Developer API
Aviation Data APIs
REST APIs for aircraft type data and airport records. Authenticate with an API key and query our Elasticsearch-backed indexes — with search, lookup, metadata, and geo endpoints.
Authentication
All API requests require an x-api-key header. Contact us to obtain an API key with access to the endpoints you need.
curl -H "x-api-key: YOUR_API_KEY" \
"https://api.liteapps.co.uk/aircraft/search?q=cessna"API Reference
Choose an API
Each API has its own reference page with endpoint details, example responses, and a live explorer.
3 endpoints
Aircraft API
Search and retrieve aircraft type data from our Elasticsearch-backed index. Query by manufacturer, variant, model, or TCDS reference — ideal for DOA systems that need structured aircraft identification.
- GET/aircraft/search
- GET/aircraft/get
- GET/aircraft/manufacturers
4 endpoints
Airports API
Search, retrieve, and locate airports worldwide. Query by name, ICAO/IATA codes, country, or geographic coordinates using the geo-indexed location field.
- GET/airports/search
- GET/airports/get
- GET/airports/nearby
- GET/airports/countries
Error Responses
| Status | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 401 | Missing API key |
| 403 | Invalid or disabled API key, or key not authorised for this endpoint |
| 400 | Invalid query parameter (e.g. query too short, missing lat/lon) |
| 404 | Record not found, or unknown endpoint |
| 429 | Monthly quota exceeded |
| 500 | Server error |