FAA NAS Airport Status Scraper
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FAA NAS Airport Status Scraper
Scrapes live FAA airport delays, ground stops, and closures from the National Airspace System status feed. Returns each airport status as a flat row with delay type, reason, and update time.
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FAA NAS Airport Status Scraper
Scrape FAA airport delays, ground stops, and closures from the National Airspace System status feed. Every status comes with the airport code, delay type, reason, and update time. No API key or login. Export to CSV, JSON, Excel, or XML.
The FAA's official API needs a developer account and rate limits you. This reads the public National Airspace System status feed directly, filtered by airport code, and returns each active delay, ground stop, or closure in one fixed schema. Search for FAA airport delays and get the same data the FAA publishes, ready for your spreadsheet or database.
| Who uses it | What they scrape FAA National Airspace System for |
|---|---|
| Airline operations teams | Which airports currently have ground stops or delays that affect their flights |
| Travel app developers | Live FAA delay data to show users before they book or fly |
| Logistics and freight planners | Airport closures and delays that could disrupt cargo connections |
| Aviation data analysts | Historical FAA status records to spot delay patterns by airport |
| Journalists covering travel | Current FAA airport delays and closures for breaking news stories |
What it does
This Actor collects live FAA airport statuses by airport code, and returns each one as a flat row with the delay type, reason, and update time.
- ๐ซ Airport filter: keep only the codes you care about, like SFO, EWR, or ATL, case insensitive.
- ๐ Live status feed: every airport with an active delay, ground stop, or closure is returned.
- ๐ข Result limit: free users get up to 10 statuses, paid users can pull up to 1,000,000.
- ๐ Fixed schema: each status is a flat row with the delay type, reason, and update time.
Results export to CSV, JSON, Excel, or XML, or straight from the API.
What you can do with FAA National Airspace System data
โ๏ธ Monitor delays at your hub airports.
An airline operations team runs the Actor every 15 minutes with their hub codes, and alerts staff when a ground stop or delay appears.
๐ฑ Power a travel app with live FAA data.
A developer feeds the Actor's output into their app so users see current FAA delays before they book a flight.
๐ Protect cargo connections from closures.
A freight planner checks the Actor for airport closures that could delay time-sensitive shipments.
๐ Analyze delay patterns by airport.
A data analyst schedules daily runs and stores the results to track which airports have the most frequent delays.
๐ฐ Report breaking travel news.
A journalist runs the Actor when a storm hits to list all FAA airport delays and closures in one dataset.
Why choose this scraper
| What you get | |
|---|---|
| No FAA developer account | The public NAS status feed needs no registration or API key. |
| One row per airport status | Each delay, ground stop, or closure is a flat record you can export. |
| Filter by airport code | Keep only the airports you track, like SFO, EWR, or ATL. |
| Live data on every run | Each run pulls the current FAA feed, so your dataset is always fresh. |
How it compares
No other Store actor targets FAA National Airspace System the same way, so the honest comparison is with the alternatives teams actually weigh.
| FAA NAS Airport Status Scraper | Build it in-house | By hand | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Setup | Run it now, zero config | Days of engineering | None, but hours per pull |
| When FAA National Airspace System changes | Maintained for you | You fix it | You re-learn the page |
| Proxies, retries, anti-bot | Built in | Your problem | Browser only |
| Output | Fixed JSON schema, CSV/Excel export | Whatever you build | Copy-paste |
| Cost | Pay per result | Engineering time | Analyst hours |
Configure the run
Drive the Actor from a list of airport codes, or leave the filter empty to return every airport that currently has a delay, program, or closure. The filter runs as each status is read, so only matching airports reach your dataset. The Input tab lists every parameter.
A first run with the defaults:
A larger pull:
Pricing
Pay-per-result: $0.0085 per result collected. You pay only for the results written to your dataset.
| Results collected | Approximate cost |
|---|---|
| 100 results | $0.85 |
| 1,000 results | $8.50 |
| 10,000 results | $85.00 |
New Apify accounts start with $5 in free credit.
Free users
Free-plan runs return up to 10 results as a preview. Upgrade your Apify plan to collect up to 1,000,000 results per run.
Run it
- Create a free Apify account with $5 in credit.
- Open the FAA NAS Airport Status Scraper.
- Set your inputs and any filters, then click Start.
- Export the results as CSV, Excel, JSON, or XML from the Dataset tab.
Run it programmatically through the Apify API (run-sync-get-dataset-items) or the ApifyClient for JavaScript and Python.
Use with AI agents (MCP)
Give an AI agent live access to FAA National Airspace System through the Model Context Protocol. Add the Actor to Claude, Cursor, or any MCP client:
Then prompt it in plain language to run the scraper and read back the results.
Troubleshooting
Why am I getting no results?
The FAA feed only lists airports with active delays, ground stops, or closures. If no airports have current conditions, the run returns an empty dataset. Check the FAA NAS status page to confirm there are active events.
Why did I get fewer results than my maxItems setting?
The Actor returns only airports that currently have a status in the FAA feed. If fewer airports have active conditions than your limit, you get fewer rows. This is normal.
Why is my airport code filter not working?
Codes are matched case insensitively against the FAA ARPT field. Make sure you entered the three-letter IATA code, like SFO, not the city name or ICAO code.
Why does the data look different from the FAA website?
The FAA feed updates frequently, and there can be a short delay between the website and the raw feed. Run the Actor again after a few minutes to get the latest status.
Can I get more than 10 results on the free plan?
No, the free plan is limited to 10 airport statuses as a preview. Upgrade to a paid plan to increase the maximum up to 1,000,000.
FAQ
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is the FAA NAS airport status feed? | It is the Federal Aviation Administration's National Airspace System status page, which lists current airport delays, ground stops, and closures across the United States. |
| Do I need an FAA API key or developer account? | No. This Actor reads the public NAS status feed directly, so you do not need to register with the FAA or manage any credentials. |
| Which airports can I scrape? | Any US airport that appears in the FAA feed with an active delay, ground stop, or closure. You can filter by airport code, like SFO or ATL, or leave the filter empty to get all airports with current conditions. |
| What data does each airport status include? | Each row includes the airport code, the type of delay or closure, the reason, and the time the status was updated. The exact fields are shown in the sample output. |
| How many airport statuses can I get in one run? | Free users are limited to 10 statuses as a preview. Paid users can set the maximum up to 1,000,000, though the FAA feed typically has far fewer active conditions at any moment. |
| Can I filter by delay type or reason? | The input schema only supports filtering by airport code. To filter by delay type or reason, export the full dataset and filter it in your spreadsheet or database. |
| How often should I run this Actor? | The FAA feed updates frequently, so running every 10 to 15 minutes gives you near real-time status. For historical analysis, schedule daily runs and store the results. |
| What export formats are supported? | You can export your results as CSV, JSON, Excel, or XML from the Apify dataset. |
| Does this Actor return historical FAA delay data? | No, it only returns the current status from the live feed. To build a history, schedule regular runs and store each dataset. |
| Is this Actor affiliated with the FAA? | No, this is an independent scraper that reads publicly available FAA data. It is not endorsed by or connected to the Federal Aviation Administration. |
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โ ๏ธ Disclaimer. This Actor is unofficial and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Federal Aviation Administration. It collects only publicly available data. You are responsible for using the collected data in compliance with the source's terms of service and applicable data-protection laws, including GDPR, CCPA, and PIPL. Do not use it to collect personal data unlawfully.
