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EnglishHow many airports does OurAirports cover and how current is the data?
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OurAirports states that it covers 86,157 airports "and counting" and that its coverage is worldwide rather than limited to a single country. That figure is the site's own published count, and the "and counting" wording indicates the database is treated as growing over time. For any operational decision, treat OurAirports as a broad reference and confirm critical details against official sources.
What the coverage number means
The homepage presents the count as a headline figure alongside three ways to use the data:
- Look up an airport — search by name or identifier
- World — browse the global dataset
- Near me — find airports close to a location
- Random airport — jump to an arbitrary entry
The presence of a "World" entry point and a "Near me" tool supports the claim that coverage is global, not regional. The count is a snapshot of the dataset at the time the page was generated, so it can differ slightly from what you see on a later visit.
How current is the data?
The source material only supports one conclusion about currency: the count is described as increasing ("and counting"), which implies entries are added over time. It does not state an update frequency, a last-refresh date, or a revision schedule. So:
| Question | What the source supports |
|---|---|
| Is the dataset growing? | Yes — "and counting" implies additions over time |
| Is there a stated update interval? | Not stated |
| Is there a stated last-updated date? | Not stated |
| Is coverage worldwide? | Yes — "World" and "Near me" tools, plus the global count |
Because no refresh cadence is published, you cannot assume a given record reflects conditions today. A newly opened or closed airport, a changed identifier, or a revised runway detail may or may not be reflected.
When OurAirports is a good fit
Use it when you need:
- A quick lookup of an airport by name or code
- A broad, cross-country list to scan or filter
- A starting point for finding airports near a location
When to verify elsewhere
Confirm against official sources before relying on the data for:
- Flight planning or navigation
- Anything where a wrong identifier, location, or status has real consequences
- Time-sensitive details such as closures or recent changes
The site itself is presented as a reference for "people who fly," which frames it as a lookup aid rather than an authoritative operational source.
Practical check
- Search the airport by name or code on the homepage.
- Confirm the entry exists and matches the region you expect.
- Cross-check the specific field you care about — identifier, location, status — against an official source.
- If the two disagree, trust the official source.
The main takeaway: 86,157 airports and counting, worldwide coverage, growing over time — but with no published update schedule, so verify anything critical.