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API for applications
Targeted queries on current network data for dashboards, analysis, research and software integrations.
- Structured JSON responses
- Search by aircraft, flight, type and area
- Personal revocable credential
ADSBITALIA DATA SERVICES
Network data access
for applications and research.
A dedicated service for organizations, researchers and developers who want to integrate aggregated ADSBItalia network data into their projects.
THE SERVICE
Network data with named access
ADSBItalia provides three integration methods (REST API, Beast ADS-B/MLAT stream, and dedicated ADS-C / HFDL / ACARS stream), enabled according to declared requirements.
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Aggregated Beast stream
High-frequency binary TCP stream (Port 30005) complete with Mode S, ADS-B, ADS-C, and real-time raw MLAT positions.
- Ultra-low latency native Beast binary format
- Direct readsb ingestion with ADS-C & MLAT included
- Dedicated personal port with IP / DDNS protection
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BaseStation / SBS Stream
Real-time standard CSV text TCP stream (Port 30003) with MSG packets, ideal for dedicated radar displays (e.g. Vulcan Radar), PlanePlotter and analytics.
- Real-time CSV text format (MSG,1 to MSG,8)
- Ideal for standalone hardware displays & PlanePlotter
- Dedicated personal TCP port with IP/DDNS protection
HOW IT WORKS
A simple, verified process
Access is not automatic. Every request is reviewed to protect the network, its feeders and service quality.
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Request
Tell us who you are, your project and the required access method.
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Review
ADSBItalia evaluates purpose, technical sustainability and terms of use.
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Activation
Access the reserved area and configure your credentials.
ELIGIBILITY
For identifiable projects
The service supports research, education, aviation analysis, non-abusive applications and technical collaboration. Requests must clearly identify the applicant and intended use.
RESPONSIBLE USE
Personal, controlled access
Credentials may not be shared or resold. Access may be limited or revoked in case of abuse, unauthorized redistribution or impact on network stability.
TECHNICAL REFERENCEView available REST endpointsOpen
Authenticate with the Authorization: Bearer or X-API-Key header.
GET /data-api/v1/hex/{hex}One or more comma-separated HEX valuesGET /data-api/v1/callsign/{callsign}Flight or callsignGET /data-api/v1/reg/{registration}Aircraft registrationGET /data-api/v1/type/{icao_type}ICAO aircraft typeGET /data-api/v1/squawk/{squawk}Squawk codeGET /data-api/v1/milAircraft with military flagGET /data-api/v1/point/{lat}/{lon}/{nm}Maximum radius 250 NMcurl -H "Authorization: Bearer adsbitalia_live_YOUR_KEY" \
https://adsbitalia.it/data-api/v1/hex/4ca123