What is an IATA Code?

IATA airport codes are 3-letter identifiers assigned by the International Air Transport Association to airports worldwide. Used primarily for airline operations, passenger ticketing, and baggage handling.

  • Format: 3 uppercase letters (e.g. JFK, LHR, NRT)
  • Usage: Flight booking, baggage tags, departure boards
  • Coverage: ~12,000 airports have IATA codes
JFK

Example: John F Kennedy IATA code

IATAICAOAirport NameCityCountry