airportsapi vs OpenSky Network
If you need a Transportation API that's easy to integrate, go with airportsapi.
airportsapi
Get name and website-URL for airports by ICAO code. Covered airports are mostly in Germany.
OpenSky Network
Free real-time ADS-B aviation data
airportsapi
- Simple API key authentication
- HTTPS supported
OpenSky Network
- No authentication required
- HTTPS supported
- Currently flagged as inactive
| Feature | airportsapi | OpenSky Network |
|---|---|---|
| Authentication | apiKey | None |
| HTTPS | Yes | Yes |
| CORS | Unknown | Unknown |
When to use which?
OpenSky Network is the better choice for quick prototypes and hackathons since it requires no authentication.