Aviation API

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7 Volcanic Ash Graphic (VAG)

The VAG provides graphical representation of atmospheric volcanic ash clouds that may impact flight operations. Only Wellington is creating a VAG at this time.

7.1 Issuing Centre

7.1.1 Description:

This returns the currently active Volcanic Ash Graphic issued by the selected issuing centre.

7.1.2 API Call:

GET /aviation/chart/vag/{issuecentre}

7.1.3 Path Parameter:

Parameter	Example	Description
issuecentre	wellington	A supported VAA issue centre as in the table below. The issue centre must be lowercase. This path parameter is Mandatory.

7.1.4 Table of Issuing Centres:

Issue Centre	Description	ICAO Code
anchorage	Anchorage, United States	PAWU
buenosaires	Buenos Aires, Argentina	SABM
darwin	Darwin, Australia	ADRM
london	London, United Kingdom	EGRR
montreal	Montreal, Canada	CAWO
tokyo	Tokyo, Japan	RJTD
toulouse	Toulouse, France	LFPW
washington	Washington, United States	KNES
wellington	Wellington, New Zealand	NZKL

7.1.5 Example:

This example would return graphical data sourced from the specified issue centre regarding the presence of volcanic ash clouds that might impact flight operations.

GET /aviation/chart/vag/wellington

7.1.6 API Response:

{
    "version":"1.0",
    "issue-time":"2018-01-24T20:38:51Z",
    "path":"/chart/vag/wellington",
    "response":[

    ]
}