FAA LID
Definition
A location identifier assigned by the Federal Aviation Administration to airports in the United States. Often identical to the IATA code but can differ for smaller airports.
Related Terms
IATA Code
A three-letter alphanumeric code assigned by the International Air Transport Association to identify airports worldwide. Used on boarding passes, luggage tags, and flight bookings (e.g., JFK, LAX, ICN).
ICAO Code
A four-letter code assigned by the International Civil Aviation Organization to identify airports, used primarily in flight plans and air traffic control (e.g., KJFK, KLAX, RKSI).
General Aviation
All civil aviation operations other than scheduled air services and non-scheduled air transport for hire. Includes private flying, flight training, aerial work, and business aviation.