What is .aero?
.aero is one of the older generic TLDs: ICANN records its delegation as March 2, 2002, long before the 2012 expansion.
Jolly Host, LLC also runs 6 other TLDs, including .circle, .got, .jot, .onl and .safety.
On the technical side, .aero is served by 5 authoritative name servers, every one of them reachable over IPv6. It is also DNSSEC-signed: the root zone carries a DS record for .aero, which lets validating resolvers check its answers cryptographically. Registration data is published over RDAP and WHOIS (the WHOIS server is whois.aero).
Same registry, other endings
6 other TLDs share this operator.
.aero FAQ
What does .aero stand for?
.aero stands for "aeronautics (the air-transport industry)". It's one of the older generic TLDs, delegated in 2002.
What is .aero used for?
.aero is mostly used for government & institutions. Like most gTLDs, it's a label of intent rather than a guarantee — check the site, not just the ending.
What country is .aero?
None. .aero is a generic top-level domain, so it isn't tied to any country.
Who owns the .aero domain extension?
Jolly Host, LLC operates .aero as its registry, under a registry agreement with ICANN.
When was .aero created?
.aero was delegated to the DNS root zone on March 2, 2002.
Is .aero a valid domain?
Yes. .aero is an active top-level domain in the DNS root zone, delegated in 2002, so .aero addresses work in every browser.
Can I buy a .aero domain?
.aero names are sold through ICANN-accredited registrars. Some gTLDs restrict who can register, so read Jolly Host, LLC's policy if you're unsure.
Is .aero DNSSEC-signed?
Yes, the root zone holds a DS record for .aero.
Sources
Data from IANA root zone version 2026102000. Last changed October 13, 2026. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.
