Airport TAF/METAR API (Bash Script)

This script retrieves TAF and METAR aviation weather data from the public
aviationweather.gov API using an ICAO airport code.

Requirements

• Bash
• curl

Usage

1. Open a terminal and navigate to the script directory.
2. Run: ./airport_api.sh
3. Enter the ICAO code (e.g., KLAX)
4. Specify output directory and filename when prompted

Output

Saves TAF and METAR data to user-defined text files.
A success message shows the filenames and directory used.

Disclaimer

This script is provided "as-is" for educational and demonstration purposes only.
The author assumes no liability for any errors, damages, or misuse.

Author

• Mohamed Swisi
• GitHub: @swde78
• Email: swdenisse@yahoo.it

License

This project is proprietary intellectual property of Mohamed Swisi.
All rights reserved © 2025.
Unauthorized copying, modification, distribution, or use — in whole or in part —
is strictly prohibited without prior written permission.