Spire Aviation

Spire Aviation, founded in 2018 and based in Boulder, Colorado, is a data and analytics provider specializing in aviation intelligence. The company focuses on collecting and delivering Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) flight tracking data, alongside weather information impacting aviation, through a variety of developer-friendly APIs and data formats. Spire Aviation distinguishes itself by utilizing space-based collection methods, enabling global coverage – particularly in remote regions like oceans, deserts, and mountains – where terrestrial tracking systems are limited or unavailable.

Spire Aviation offers a versatile dataset encompassing real-time and historical aircraft positions, flight data, and associated metadata, including aircraft type, airline information, and flight status. They provide a range of data delivery options, from lightweight APIs for specific historical requests to continuous live data streams, and customizable historical data packages. This flexibility caters to diverse needs, supporting applications such as airline performance monitoring, fleet insight, emissions tracking, route planning, and airport operations digitalization.

The company serves a broad customer base including airports, air cargo & logistics companies, and solution providers. By leveraging Spire Aviation’s data, these organizations can improve operational efficiency, enhance supply chain visibility, and develop advanced aviation solutions. Spire Aviation positions itself as a key enabler for data-driven decision-making within the aviation industry, offering a comprehensive and globally accessible source of flight tracking and intelligence.