# RouteMapper

> Free interactive aviation route mapping tool at https://routemapper.com

## What it does

RouteMapper plots airline and airport route networks on an interactive map. Users enter airport codes (IATA or ICAO) and the tool renders great circle routes on Mercator or globe projections. It supports CSV batch import, route animation, 3D arc visualization, distance calculation, network analytics, and map customization.

## Who it's for

- Airline route planners and network analysts
- Airport commercial and route development teams
- Aviation consultants (LEK, ICF, ASM, etc.)
- Investment analysts covering aviation
- Academic researchers studying air transport networks
- Aviation enthusiasts mapping travel history

## Key capabilities

- Plot routes using IATA codes (LHR-JFK), ICAO codes (EGLL-KJFK), or coordinates
- 40,000+ airport database worldwide
- Great circle path rendering with Vincenty distance calculation
- Mercator and globe map projections
- 3D arc height visualization (Deck.gl)
- Route animation with video recording
- CSV import with flexible column mapping
- Route values visualized as thickness, color, or altitude
- Network analytics by origin airport
- Range circles for aircraft operating range
- Population density overlays (GHS)
- Multiple basemap themes (light, dark, satellite, terrain)
- Save/load maps, share via URL
- No account required for basic use

## URL structure

- Main tool: https://routemapper.com/
- Plot routes via URL: https://routemapper.com/?routes=LHR-JFK%0ACDG-NRT
- About & tutorial: https://routemapper.com/about.html
- Changelog: https://routemapper.com/changelog.html
- Feedback: https://routemapper.com/feedback.html
- Terms: https://routemapper.com/terms.html

## Route input format

One route per line. Supports:
- Simple pairs: LHR-JFK
- Multi-stop: SIN-HKG-NRT-LAX
- With values: DXB-LHR 450000
- ICAO codes: EGLL-KJFK
- Coordinates: 51.47,-0.45-40.64,-73.78

## Full documentation

See https://routemapper.com/llms-full.txt for detailed feature documentation.