GeoNames Forum

I'm just getting started with the Geonames database and I've noticed that there're a lot of things which I want to be in the database which aren't. Like all the Canary Islands rather than just two. How do I add things to the database.

Also, why aren't the ISO level 2 codes used for administrative subdivisions in countries. There must be a reason.

What about things like ICAO and IATA codes for airports. This is publicly available and I've accumulated my own DB of these from public sources, but it's not in your dataset.

Hi John

All you have to do in order to add places it to create an account and follow the instruction : http://www.geonames.org/manual.html

ICAO/IATA codes are in the database for most airports.

Many of our data sources are from US agencies and are using the FIPS codes. We plan to switch to ISO codes where it is possible.

Marc