# SITA Airport Reference MCP for AI Agents AI Agent Connect > SITA Airport Reference API lets you query global airport infrastructure data like IATA codes, terminal layouts, and gate information through your AI agent. It connects to the world's most extensive airport database to give you precise location, timezone, and operational details for any airport on the planet. ## Overview - **Category:** data-analytics - **Price:** Free - **Endpoint:** https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_kTWY0BXWVZxS1T2i0fnWVo7Ukwc2DgxL36f38MU4/ai-agent-connect - **Tags:** airport-data, aviation, iata-codes, travel-tech, terminals, reference-data ## Description The SITA Airport Reference API lets you query global airport infrastructure data like IATA codes, terminal layouts, and gate information through your AI agent. Imagine you're building a flight tracking app or a travel booking platform and you need to know exactly where a plane lands. Usually, that means digging through messy spreadsheets or hitting multiple different APIs just to find out which terminal a gate is in. This Connector changes that by letting your AI agent pull everything from one source. You can just ask your agent to find the coordinates for a specific airport or list every terminal at a major hub like Heathrow. Instead of manual data entry, you get real-time, accurate metadata directly into your workflow. Because Vinkius makes it easy to manage these connections, you can keep your data fresh without the headache of manual updates. It's about having the right aviation data at your fingertips so you can focus on building features rather than hunting down IATA codes. ## Tools ### list_sita_airports List all global airports registered in the SITA database. Use this to get a full list of global aviation hubs. ### get_airport_reference_details Get full reference metadata for a specific airport by code (IATA). This pulls city, country, and coordinates. ### list_airport_terminals List all terminals and gate areas for a specific airport. Use this for passenger routing and infrastructure planning. ## Prompt Examples **Prompt:** ``` What are the terminals at JFK? ``` **Response:** ``` JFK (John F. Kennedy International) has the following terminals: * **Terminal 4** * **Terminal 5** * **Terminal 8** Would you like to see the gate areas for one of these? ``` **Prompt:** ``` Give me the coordinates for LHR. ``` **Response:** ``` London Heathrow (LHR) is located at: * **Coordinates:** 51.4700, -0.4543 * **Location:** London, United Kingdom * **Timezone:** Europe/London Would you like to see its terminal layout? ``` **Prompt:** ``` List all airports in the SITA database. ``` **Response:** ``` I can access the full list of airports registered with SITA. This includes thousands of global hubs across every continent. Which region or country would you like to start with? ``` ## Capabilities ### List every registered airport Get a complete list of all global airports registered in the SITA database. ### Pull full airport metadata Get city, country, coordinates, and timezone data using a 3-letter IATA code. ### Identify terminal and gate areas Retrieve all terminals and gate locations for a specific airport. ### Access aviation infrastructure data Query operational details to help with passenger routing and flight planning. ### Verify IATA codes Confirm official airport identifiers for any global hub. ## Use Cases ### Displaying terminal info for bookings A user wants to know which terminal to head to. The agent uses list_airport_terminals to show the correct gate area for their flight. ### Mapping global airport coordinates A developer needs to plot 50 airports on a map. The agent uses get_airport_reference_details to pull coordinates for every IATA code. ### Validating airport identifiers A logistics company needs to verify a list of regional hubs. The agent uses list_sita_airports to confirm they are in the official database. ### Enriching travel itineraries A travel app wants to show local time and country info. The agent pulls this metadata automatically for every destination in the user's trip. ## Benefits - Stop manually updating airport databases by getting the latest global records automatically with list_sita_airports. - Get accurate coordinates and timezones for any location to fix mapping issues in your app with get_airport_reference_details. - Improve passenger routing by pulling specific terminal and gate layouts from a reliable source using list_airport_terminals. - Reduce data errors in booking apps by using official reference metadata instead of unreliable scraped sources. - Speed up development for aviation apps by querying infrastructure data directly through your AI agent. ## How It Works The bottom line is you get instant access to global aviation infrastructure data without managing the underlying database. 1. Subscribe to the Connector on the Vinkius Marketplace. 2. Register at the SITA Developer Portal to get your unique API Key. 3. Connect your key to your AI client to start querying airport data. ## Frequently Asked Questions **Can the SITA Airport Reference API give me terminal layouts?** Yes, it provides specific details on terminals and gate areas for airports. You can ask your agent to pull these layouts to help with passenger routing or infrastructure planning. **Does this Connector include IATA codes for all global airports?** It provides access to the global airport database, which includes IATA codes, names, and locations for airports registered with SITA. It's a reliable source for standard aviation identifiers. **Can I use this to get coordinates for my travel app?** Yes, you can use the tool to get precise coordinates and timezone information for specific airports by providing their IATA code. This ensures your maps and local time displays are accurate. **How do I get my own API key for the SITA Airport Reference API?** You'll need to register at the SITA Developer Portal to get your unique API key. Once you have that, you can connect it to this Connector via Vinkius to start using it with your AI client. **Is this tool good for flight scheduling?** No, this Connector is specifically for airport reference data like terminal layouts, IATA codes, and coordinates. It does not provide real-time flight schedules or booking information. **Can I query multiple airports at once using the SITA Airport Reference API?** You can ask your agent to look up specific airports one by one or in a list. The agent will use the reference tools to pull the metadata you need for each location. **What format are airport codes in?** The API uses standard 3-letter IATA airport codes (e.g., 'LHR' for London Heathrow, 'JFK' for New York JFK, 'GRU' for São Paulo Guarulhos). **Is this a read-only API?** Yes, all 3 tools are strictly read-only queries. The integration retrieves reference data and cannot modify anything in the SITA database.