Time Running Out for  3-Letter Airport Codes

NamesBeyond, the official registrar for .aero and a leader in sponsored and country code top level domain names, says all IATA 3-letter airport codes are now available for registration in the .aero domain name for qualified parties. "The clock is winding down for airports to secure their 3-letter codes in the .aero domain name," said Uma Murali, president & CEO, NamesBeyond. "Airports have until November 30 to register their IATA location identifiers at NamesBeyond, after which we will release these unique airport codes to the general public." In June 2007, the council of aviation associations (Dot Aero Council) decided to allow open registrations of the IATA 3-letter airport codes. "NamesBeyond is the fastest growing .aero registrar in the world," said Pierre-Yves Benain, .aero Manager at SITA, the registry sponsor for .aero. "The three letter codes uniquely represent airports, and are so globally recognizable they become part of an airport's brand. We are pleased that NamesBeyond offers this unprecedented opportunity to secure the online presence of each airport's code."