Based on a recent user suggestion that received a high number of votes, we have been hard at work behind the scenes on a new update for you. We know that having clear, consistent information—specifically, IATA and ICAO codes—is essential for tracking your aviation logs efficiently. Over the past few weeks, we have been hard at work cleaning up our massive global database to make your experience smoother and more professional.
What’s New?
We have officially integrated IATA/ICAO code pairings across the most important areas of the web app. You will now see these codes side-by-side on:
- The Dashboard
- My Sightings
- My Search Results
- Airport Index
- My Trips
The Cleanup Operation
We didn’t just add a column; we performed a comprehensive audit of over 11,000 airport and location entries.
Over time, databases can accumulate “noise”—placeholder entries like ??? or xxxx. We have scrubbed these and standardised missing data to a simple dash (-), ensuring your lists look clean and organised.
Why This Matters for You
While much of our database already contained IATA and ICAO data, it wasn’t previously visible to you. We have prioritised double-checking the top 100 locations used by our spotters, which account for 82% of all entries on our system. To ensure you have the most accurate information where it matters most, we conducted an exhaustive manual review of these top locations.
We know that 11,000+ locations is a large number to tackle at once, and while we’ve covered the busiest hubs, there may still be gaps in less-frequented areas. If you spot an incorrect entry or notice a missing code for a specific airport, please open a support ticket—we’re happy to verify and update it for you.
A Note on Custom Locations
We respect your personal records. If you have used the “My Locations” feature to create custom entries, we have left your data strictly alone—unless it contained placeholder characters (???? or xxxx). In those specific cases, we have standardised them to a - so that your personal database stays as tidy as our global one.
What’s Next?
This update is part of our ongoing commitment to making SpottingLog the best tool for aviation enthusiasts. If you spot an airport that is still missing a code, or if you have further suggestions, please let us know by submitting a support ticket.
Happy spotting!
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