Airport Codes Decoded | Everyday Questions | Tokyo
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Ever wondered where do airport codes come from? Who assigns them? Whats the logic behind them? An IATA airport code, also known an IATA location identifier, IATA station code or simply a location identifier,is a three-letter code designating many airports around the world, defined by the International Air Transport Association (IATA). The characters prominently displayed on baggage tags attached at airport check-in desks are an example of a way these codes are used. When the Wright brothers first took to the air in 1903, there was no need for coding airports since an airport was literally any convenient field with a strong wind. So to locate the airports, the airlines simply copied the two letter codes used by the Nation Weather Service.However as the airlines service exploded in the 1930’s they needed to accompany more letters to a two letter system used by the NWS. So a third letter was added since that would give the airports about 17,576 different combinations. Much has evolved since then. So lets have a look. Subscribe for new videos every week: http://www.youtube.com/user/everydayquestions0?sub_confirmation=1 Twitter: https://twitter.com/iamrajant List of Airports by IATA Code: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_airports_by_IATA_code:_A
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airlines also have their codes. that's nice to know before you book the flights. Sometimes you buy ticket from one airline, but actually have plane from another airline. So look at airline code before booking.
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JFK is so popular :)
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Is that POS Trinidad and Tobago where I live?.... Btw great video 😄👍
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BAE, BAG, BAT, BAR xD
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Can you answer some facts on commerce basically accounts or economics that'd be great😊
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There are a whole bunch of airports in India with codes start with IX-. Where do they fit in your five logic IATA naming convention?
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Great video Rajant, can't wait for the next one! :)
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this is a great video, can't wait for your next one
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I like the concept!
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Haha I've wondered about airport codes too! Mangalore airport is "IXE" which I always thought was rather strange.
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Great effort and work! 👍 we learn everyday! I wonder though which cities are BAD and SUX though?? Looking forward to more! 😄
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OMG!!!! Second comment!!!! Love it!!!!
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I've been to HEL many times. - Helsinki Airport in Finland lol.