FlyingWX API

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Lightning-Fast Aviation Weather Data

Clean, reliable REST API for METAR, TAF, and minima checking. Built specifically for flight planning systems, pilot tools, and aviation applications. Simple authentication, comprehensive documentation, and enterprise-grade reliability.

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Why Choose FlyingWX API?

Everything you need to integrate aviation weather data

Instant Setup

Smart Rate Limiting

Database-driven rate limits. 100 requests/hour standard, customizable per user. Fair usage for everyone.

Self-Management

Check your usage, manage your keys, view statistics. Complete transparency and control.

Real-time Data

Fresh METAR/TAF data updated every 5 minutes. Reliable, fast, and always current.

Built for Developers

Clean REST API, comprehensive docs, code examples. Everything you need to integrate quickly.

Simple Pricing

Straightforward API key authentication. 100 requests/hour standard rate limit per key.

API Endpoints

RESTful endpoints for aviation weather data and analysis

GET /api/weather

Fetch METAR and TAF data for multiple airports

curl -H "X-API-Key: your_key" \
  "https://api.flyingwx.com/api/weather?stations=KJFK,KLAX,EGLL"

GET /api/weather/metar

METAR data only for specified stations

curl -H "X-API-Key: your_key" \
  "https://api.flyingwx.com/api/weather/metar?stations=KJFK"

GET /api/weather/taf

TAF data only for specified stations

curl -H "X-API-Key: your_key" \
  "https://api.flyingwx.com/api/weather/taf?stations=KJFK"

POST /api/minima/check

Check if weather conditions meet specified minima during timeline

{
  "stations": ["KJFK", "KLAX"],
  "minima": { "ceiling": 1000, "vis": 3 },
  "timeline": {
    "fromDate": "2026-01-17", "fromTime": "12:00",
    "toDate": "2026-01-17", "toTime": "18:00"
  }
}

POST /api/audit

Detailed TAF condition-by-condition analysis with minima evaluation

{
  "station": "KJFK",
  "minima": { "ceiling": 1000, "vis": 3 },
  "timeline": {
    "fromDate": "2026-01-17", "fromTime": "12:00",
    "toDate": "2026-01-17", "toTime": "18:00"
  }
}

Why Choose FlyingWX API

Built for aviation professionals who need reliable, fast weather data

Optimized

Efficient caching and minimal external API calls to reduce latency

Reliable Infrastructure

Robust serverless deployment with comprehensive error handling and monitoring

Smart Analytics

Built-in minima checking and timeline analysis reduce development time

Simple Auth

Clean API key authentication without complex OAuth flows

Quick Start Guide

Get your first weather data in 3 simple steps

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Make Your First Request

Copy the example below and replace with your API key

curl -H "X-API-Key: YOUR_KEY" \
"https://api.flyingwx.com/api/weather/metar?icao=KJFK"

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