Flight information display system

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Flight information display LCD board at Munich International Airport

A Flight Information Display system (FIDS) is a computer system used in airports to display flight information to passengers, in which a computer system controls mechanical or electronic display boards or TV screens in order to display arrivals and departures flight information in real-time. The displays are located inside or around an airport terminal. A virtual version of a FIDS can also be found on most airport websites and teletext systems. In large airports, there are different sets of FIDS for each terminal or even each major airline. FID systems are used to assist passengers during air travel and people who want to pick up passengers after the flight.


  • the airline name/logo and/or its IATA or ICAO airline designator
  • the city of origin or destination, and any intermediate points
  • the gate number
  • the status of the flight, such as "Landed", "Delayed", "Boarding", etc.


Modern examples of FIDS screens on monitors A video showing airport FIDS screens in operation, with FID screen captures and explanations can be found here: Airport FIDS