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About FlyIndex

Why FlyIndex exists and how we build airport information pages

FlyIndex is an independent airport information project focused on helping travelers plan better airport experiences before they leave home.

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Coverage focus: U.S. airport guides

Format: terminals, TSA, maps, shops, dining, and arrival planning

Read our editorial policy

What FlyIndex is built to do

Independent project

FlyIndex is an independent airport guide built to help travelers plan better before they head to the airport.

Planning-first format

We organize terminals, TSA wait times, maps, dining, and shops into pages that are faster to use than jumping between scattered sources.

No fluff

When airport data is limited, we say so instead of filling pages with generic travel advice just to look complete.

Traveler-focused

Every page answers real questions: where to eat, how long security takes, and when to arrive.

Overview

FlyIndex is designed to make airport planning clearer. Travelers often need practical answers quickly, such as which terminal they should expect, whether an airport has useful dining options, or how early they should arrive.

Our goal is to turn that fragmented information into pages that are faster to scan, easier to understand, and more helpful on mobile devices.

Our Mission

FlyIndex exists to help travelers make better decisions about their airport experience before they leave home. We focus on practical, actionable information that reduces uncertainty and stress on the day of travel.

Whether you're trying to figure out how early to arrive, find a good meal during a layover, or navigate an unfamiliar terminal, our pages are built to get you the answer quickly. We prioritize real usefulness over search-engine optimization, and we believe that approach leads to better content for travelers and better results overall.

What we publish

FlyIndex maintains route-level airport pages built around common traveler planning tasks.

  • Airport home pages with practical planning context and airport overview.
  • Terminal guides, maps, and navigation-focused pages for major airports.
  • Restaurant and shop directories for airports with structured data coverage.
  • TSA wait-time pages with historical data and arrival-planning guidance.
  • Arrival guides with recommended arrival times based on actual wait data.
  • Category-specific listings for dining and shopping options.

How we source information

We rely on primary and operationally relevant sources whenever possible.

  1. 1 Official airport authority websites and terminal directories.
  2. 2 Published TSA wait time data and security guidelines.
  3. 3 Airport-operated tenant, dining, and shopping concession listings.
  4. 4 Airport maps and navigation resources from airport websites.
  5. 5 Public airline operational guidance and flight information.
  6. 6 Internal data normalization to keep naming and category labels consistent.

How we keep content useful

We prioritize content depth on high-traffic routes first, then expand to additional airports as structured data quality improves.

When a location has limited published details, we clearly label what is available instead of filling pages with placeholder content or generic travel copy.

Editorial principles

  • Accuracy over volume - we verify facts before publishing.
  • Clear disclosure when data is limited or unavailable.
  • Traveler-first UX with fast, mobile-friendly pages.
  • Regular updates to timing-sensitive pages like TSA guidance.
  • No auto-generated or AI-written filler content.
  • Practical guidance that helps real travel decisions.

For details on our review workflow, visit our editorial policy .

Contact us

Have questions about FlyIndex, want to suggest an airport to add, or need to report outdated information? We'd love to hear from you.

General inquiries

hello@flyindex.org

Report a factual error

If you notice incorrect information on any of our airport pages, missing@flyindex.org