django-airports-xtd 0.3.0

Django app providing airport data from OpenFlights

django-airports-xtd

Django app providing transport hub data (airports, train stations, ferry terminals) from OpenFlights.

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Requirements

• Python 3.10+
• Django 5.0+
• GeoDjango with PostGIS or Spatialite
• django-cities-xtd >= 0.7.0

Installation

pip install django-airports-xtd

Add to your INSTALLED_APPS:

INSTALLED_APPS = [
    ...
    "django.contrib.gis",
    "cities",
    "airports",
    ...
]

Configure the cities model settings:

CITIES_COUNTRY_MODEL = "cities.Country"
CITIES_CITY_MODEL = "cities.City"

Run migrations:

python manage.py migrate

Usage

Import data from OpenFlights:

# Import airports only (default)
python manage.py airports

# Import airports and train stations
python manage.py airports --stations

# Import airports and ferry terminals
python manage.py airports --ports

# Import all types
python manage.py airports --all

For detailed usage examples and spatial queries, see the documentation.

Models

Three models are provided, all with GeoDjango PointField support:

Model	Description
Airport	Airports and airfields
TrainStation	Train stations with IATA codes
Port	Ferry terminals with IATA codes

Common fields (shared via abstract base):

Field	Description
id	Django auto-generated primary key
openflights_id	Unique identifier from OpenFlights database
name	Hub name
iata	3-character IATA code (e.g., "JFK")
icao	4-character ICAO code (e.g., "KJFK")
altitude	Altitude in meters
location	GeoDjango PointField (SRID 4326)
country	ForeignKey to cities.Country
city	ForeignKey to cities.City
timezone	IANA timezone (e.g., "America/New_York")
source	Data source ("OurAirports", "Legacy", "User")

Compatibility

Python	Django 5.0	Django 5.1	Django 5.2	Django 6.0
3.10	Yes	Yes	Yes	-
3.11	Yes	Yes	Yes	-
3.12	Yes	Yes	Yes	-
3.13	-	Yes	Yes	Yes
3.14	-	-	Yes	Yes

Development

See the development documentation for setup instructions.

Quick Start

# Clone the repository
git clone https://github.com/arthanson/django-airports-xtd.git
cd django-airports-xtd

# Run tests
just test-quick

# Run linting
just lint

Disclaimer

This project is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or associated with OpenFlights or its maintainers. It is an independent, third-party Django integration that consumes publicly available OpenFlights data.

License

MIT License

Credits

• Original django-airports by Antonio Ercole De Luca
• Data from OpenFlights