AviationWeather vs Luchtmeetnet
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
AviationWeather vs Luchtmeetnet: common questions
Which is more reliable, AviationWeather or Luchtmeetnet?
On our scheduled checks, Luchtmeetnet leads on measured uptime — AviationWeather at 93.1% versus Luchtmeetnet at 100% over 90 days. These are our own probe results, not provider claims; the uptime bars above show the day-by-day record for both.
Which is faster, AviationWeather or Luchtmeetnet?
AviationWeather has the lower median latency in our checks — AviationWeather responds in 450 ms versus Luchtmeetnet at 806 ms (P50). Tail latency (P95) is in the table above; for most workloads the median is the number that shapes how the API feels.
Do AviationWeather and Luchtmeetnet need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — AviationWeather is callable with no signup, and Luchtmeetnet is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.
Can I call AviationWeather and Luchtmeetnet from the browser?
Only Luchtmeetnet is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. AviationWeather needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.
Are AviationWeather and Luchtmeetnet free for commercial use?
AviationWeather allows commercial use on its free tier, and Luchtmeetnet has unclear commercial terms. We track service terms and the data license as separate fields — see the Commercial use and Data license rows above, and confirm both before shipping either in a paid product.