Overview of the AODB

IATA, in co-operation with its member airlines, has established an International Airport and Obstacle Database (AODB) to provide a single, low cost source of airport and obstacle data for takeoff and landing performance analysis for over 2600 international airports.

The IATA AODB is a primary source for airlines, corporate operators, charter operators, training centres (simulators), service bureau’s and others. Dial-up modem and Internet connectivity provide the primary mode by which information is transferred. 

In addition to the current sources widely used by airlines for airport data, the AODB serves as a clearing house for hard to obtain information. AODB enables members to share airport and obstacle data that is not readily available from public sources. This "hard to get" data is a valuable asset to AODB members since it can sometimes be obtained only by costly on site surveys.

This digital Database is structured on a computer server linked to the World Wide Web (Internet). This enables high quality data to be easily and rapidly accessed world-wide, 24 hours a day. The airport and obstacle data is continually updated.

Additional software may be required to view graphical images such as contour maps and obstruction charts. AODB staff can advise on specific needs.

User fees are based on a modest monthly subscription fee. The monthly fee includes "free" browsing time, forums, and various utility and demonstration files.