International Air Transport Association

How to Get an IATA Code

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• published: 08 Dec 2010
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Watch more Flying Tips videos: http://www.howcast.com/videos/418265-How-to-Get-an-IATA-Code The trade association International Air Transport Association serves airlines, passengers, shippers, travel agents, and governments. You can obtain a numeric code from IATA to describe your location, equipment, company, and time zone. Step 1: Conduct an internet search Conduct an internet search using the keywords "IATA codes." Websites like iatacoding.com list IATA codes by category. Step 2: Consider one-character codes Look for a 1-character code to designate travel class. Step 3: Consider two-character codes Look for 2-character codes to designate airlines, railway, bus and ferry companies, computer reservation systems, and companies that handle air cargo. Tip Two-character codes are used in reservations, timetables, tickets, tariffs, and air waybills. Step 4: Consider three-character codes Look for 3-character codes to designate airports and world destinations. For example, New York, New York, is NYC and Dayton, Ohio, is DAY. Step 5: Consider four-character codes Look for 4-character codes to designate types of meals served to passengers. Step 6: Apply Complete any application forms necessary by downloading them from the IATA website. You can obtain a code whether or not you are a member, but non-members must fulfill yearly requirements. No matter which way you travel, IATA has a code for you when you are on the move. Did You Know? IATA was founded in Havana, Cuba in April of 1945.