• VALIDATION
  • DETAILS
  • CLEANUP
  • HUMAN

How to verify airport IATA codes with your AI

Connect the SITA Airport Reference API to your agent to stop guessing airport codes. Your AI handles the lookup and validation against official SITA data.

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Short answer

Can my AI check if an IATA code is right?

Yes. Your AI uses the SITA database to cross-reference airport names and codes, ensuring your data matches official records. You'll get accurate code validation and detailed airport metadata immediately.

The outcomes

What you get from the validation

The AI turns raw airport names or codes into verified data points.

VALIDATION

Correct IATA codes

The AI compares your input against the SITA registry. You get the confirmed three-letter code for any airport name provided.

DETAILS

Full airport metadata

Beyond just the code, your agent pulls specific location and facility details. This ensures you have the full context for every airport.

CLEANUP

Error detection

The AI flags mismatches where a name doesn't align with a code. You'll know exactly which entries in your list are wrong.

HUMAN

Manual review

If the AI finds a code that doesn't exist in the SITA database, it flags the discrepancy for you to fix manually.

The workflow

What your AI does when you provide airport data.

Your agent acts as a bridge between your text and the official SITA registry.

  1. Scan the registry

    The AI pulls the full list of valid airports from the SITA database to establish a source of truth.

    list_sita_airports

  2. Match names to codes

    The agent looks through the airport list to find the specific code that matches the name you provided.

    list_sita_airports

  3. Fetch specific data

    Once a match is found, the AI pulls the complete reference profile for that specific airport.

    get_airport_reference_details

  4. Confirm accuracy

    The AI compares the retrieved details against your original request to ensure the IATA code is the correct one.

    get_airport_reference_details

Try it

Copy these to start.

Use these prompts to trigger the validation process.

Starting points

These are starting points. Swap out the airport names or codes with the ones you actually need to check.

SITA Connector

You're all set. Choose your MCP client and follow the setup instructions.

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_kTWY0BXWVZxS1T2i0fnWVo7Ukwc2DgxL36f38MU4/mcp

Claude Desktop

Follow the steps below to connect in seconds.

  1. 1In Claude Desktop, open Settings → Connectors.
  2. 2Click “Add custom connector” and paste the connector link above as the remote MCP server URL.
  3. 3Click Add and start a new chat — SITA capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "sita-airport-reference-api-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_kTWY0BXWVZxS1T2i0fnWVo7Ukwc2DgxL36f38MU4/mcp"
    }
  }
}
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Connect SITA Airport Reference API once, then ask.

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FAQ

How the verification works

  • 01

    Can the AI fix typos in my airport names?

    The AI can identify the correct airport if the typo is recognizable, but it won't rewrite your original source files.

  • 02

    Does the AI update the SITA database?

    No. The AI only reads from the SITA database to verify your data. It cannot change or add any official records.

  • 03

    What happens if an IATA code is missing from SITA?

    If the code isn't in the official registry, the AI will tell you it couldn't find a match. It won't guess a code.

  • 04

    Can I use this to find airport coordinates?

    Yes, as long as those details are included in the airport reference data provided by the SITA tools.

  • 05

    Does the AI handle ICAO codes too?

    The tools specifically target IATA codes, though the AI can use the reference details to help you find the corresponding ICAO if available.

  • More questions about SITA Airport Reference API? The Connector page answers them. See everything the SITA Airport Reference API Connector can do

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