The route taken by an aircraft is referred to as an air route, commonly abbreviated as a flight route. An air route not only specifies the direction, origin, destination, and stopovers of a flight but also defines its width and altitude according to air traffic control requirements, ensuring orderly air traffic and flight safety. The route network, composed of airports, aircraft, and other elements, serves as a prerequisite for airline operational plans such as flight schedules and crew assignments. It significantly influences airlines' operational efficiency and customer service quality, forming the foundation for their survival and development. Additionally, the accessibility of air routes reflects the vibrancy of business and travel activities in cities, thereby correlating with urban primacy and economic potential.
Based on the origin and destination of flights, air routes can be categorized into three major types: international routes, domestic routes, and regional routes.
- International routes connect two or more countries;
- Domestic routes operate within a single country and can be further divided into trunk routes, branch routes, and local routes;
- Regional routes connect ordinary regions with special regions within a country, such as routes between mainland China and Hong Kong, Macau, or Taiwan.
The CnOpenData team has compiled flight information departing from domestic cities, providing fields such as route, origin(出发地), destination(目的地), flight number(航班号), departure time(出发时间), arrival time(到达时间), departure airport(出发机场), and arrival airport(到达机场) to support relevant research.
Time Range
February 2023 (can be updated as needed)
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Related Literature
- Hanming Fang, Long Wang and Yang Yang. 2023, "Competition and Quality: Evidence from High-Speed Railways and Airlines", The Review of Economics and Statistics.
Data Update Frequency
Quarterly updates