Name: AirportCharges
Author: RDC

Look no further for the most comprehensive, accurate and flexible database you’ll find for understanding and calculating airport user charges, en route fees and government taxes. Aircraft operators, airports and research agencies trust AirportCharges’ class-leading solutions and support team to help them find, interpret, and scenario plan at more than 3,000 airports globally.

Why AirportCharges?

Save time

Quick access to over 3,000 airport charges saves time spent researching and databasing, leaving you to focus on the numbers.

Plan and negotiate

The powerful calculation engine enables you to calculate and compare charges with pinpoint accuracy, maximising your ability to plan and negotiate.

Proven to reduce costs

AirportCharges gives you time to compare your invoices to the on-screen output. AirportCharges has saved network carriers millions of US dollars every year.

Your user charges partner

Our dedicated support team will work with you to ensure you’ve got the information you need, even if that means researching data we don’t yet have.

Benchmark your charges against your competitors

See how your charges compare to those of your national and international competitors. Assess the impact of discount schemes to ensure they are making a difference.

Better prepared for Regulation and Consultation

Use AirportCharges to provide independent data and analysis in support of discussions and presentations to external agencies and regulatory bodies.

Improve your negotiations

Attract new business. The extensive database of operator information allows you to accurately understand the cost to your customers and be better equipped to negotiate rates and contracts.

Accurate items

The costs associated with flying an aircraft from one destination to another are complicated and difficult to compile. RDC has done the hard work so that this critical component is as accurate as possible. A greater understanding of costs means a greater understanding of profit.

More timely information

Online and API access to the RDC airport charges database greatly improves the speed of providing items and is a vital factor in the winning/losing of business.

The only source you need for airport charges data

With original documentation, a highly accurate calculation engine, query and notification system, AirportCharges is all you will ever need for researching, calculating and understanding the world of airport user fees.

Get the big picture

With our query engine and comparison tools, you can get a macro view of the airport and country charges world.

AirportCharges features

As standard

Stay up-to-date with favourite airports

News from the world of airport charges

Airport location maps

Fuel price trends

Frequently asked questions

How do I access AirportCharges?: You can access AirportCharges online as part of a subscription. Various packages and pricing options are available to tailor to your specific requirements, so please get in touch for more details. For deeper integration into your finance systems and processes, bring AirportCharges data seamlessly into your applications via our powerful APIs
How many airports are currently in the database?: There are currently over 3000 airports
Does the database contain historical data?: Yes, we have up to ten years of historical data for major airports. More can be added upon request.
How many territories / countries does the database cover?: We have data for airports from 192 countries from all continents in our database.
Are any other types of charges covered?: AirportCharges also contains data and/or documents for terminal navigation, en-route charges, government taxes and published incentive schemes.
How often do airports update their charges?: Generally airports will update their charges on an annual basis, particularly in Europe and North America. Many airports update less often and some far more frequently! Analysts at RDC have over ten years of experience in collecting data so trust us to do the hard work for you.
How often is the data in AirportCharges updated?: Data in AirportCharges is constantly being researched and updated by a team of analysts at RDC.
What if data on the airport I need isn't there?: If the data that you need is not currently available in AirportCharges then simply let us know. We will add the information to the database as soon as possible, usually within 24 hours.
Can new aircraft fleets be added?: Aircraft can be added and tailored as required. This is particularly useful if you represent an airline, as RDC analysts can load your exact aircraft specifications to ensure complete accuracy.
How long are my studies saved for?: Any activity that you save will be stored and available to you for as long as you need.
Do you offer training and support?: All training and support is included within your subscription.