Hey everyone!

I’m back with another fun project I recently developed.

As a flight simulation enthusiast—especially on X-Plane—I love exploring different destinations across Europe and even more unique locations like the Middle East. However, I often find myself planning a flight to a specific city but struggling to remember the airport’s ICAO code, forcing me to look it up on Wikipedia.

To solve this problem, I built a comprehensive database of major and minor airports worldwide and developed a search tool that lets you find ICAO codes and additional useful information by simply entering a city name.

For fellow flight sim enthusiasts, key details include:

• Runway specifications and orientation
• Navigation frequencies (both ground and airborne)
• Real-time METAR reports for local weather conditions

The platform consists of a REST API built with Python and Flask, paired with a frontend developed using React and Tailwind.

You can check it out at:

➡️ https://airportsearch.federicorinaldi.dev

The project is currently in beta, so thorough testing is still needed—I’d love to hear any feedback or suggestions to improve the user experience!

To make the platform even more accessible, I’m also planning to develop a mobile app using React Native, which will be available for both Android and iOS.

Of course, this project will also be available on my GitHub.

See you on the next project!

Federico