---
license: cc-by-4.0
task_categories:
- text-classification
language:
- en
tags:
- Geospatial Data
- Aviation
- Transportation
- Location Data
pretty_name: World Airport Dataset
size_categories:
- 1M<n<10M
---
# Title: World Airport Dataset

## Dataset Summary
A comprehensive dataset containing information about airports around the world, including location, airport codes, and other relevant details.

## Dataset Description

The World Airport Dataset is a comprehensive collection of information about airports worldwide. This dataset includes various attributes for each airport, such as unique identifiers, location details, airport codes, and geographical coordinates. The data has been meticulously collected and verified from official aviation sources to ensure accuracy.

### Data Fields

- `ident`: Unique identifier for the airport.
- `type`: Type of airport (e.g., small_airport, heliport).
- `name`: Name of the airport.
- `elevation_ft`: Elevation of the airport in feet.
- `continent`: Continent where the airport is located.
- `iso_country`: ISO code for the country where the airport is located.
- `iso_region`: ISO code for the region where the airport is located.
- `municipality`: Municipality where the airport is located.
- `gps_code`: GPS code for the airport.
- `iata_code`: IATA code for the airport.
- `local_code`: Local code for the airport.
- `coordinates`: Latitude and longitude coordinates of the airport.


### Data Collection Process
Data was collected from official aviation sources and verified for accuracy.

## Usage
### Intended Use
This dataset is ideal for applications in aviation, logistics, and travel analysis.

### Limitations
The dataset may not include the most recent changes to airport information.

### Ethical Considerations
Ensure that the data is used responsibly and that privacy considerations are respected.

## Download and Access
The dataset can be accessed and downloaded from [Hugging Face Datasets](https://huggingface.co/datasets/ronnieaban/world-airports).

### Dataset Size
The dataset is approximately 10MB in size.

## Licensing
The dataset is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) license.