Airtable Webhooks for n8n
Trigger n8n workflows the moment your Airtable data changes. No polling, no scripts—just clean, real-time webhook events for new, updated, and deleted records.
From Airtable to n8n, instantly
A record changes in Airtable, Simplified Webhooks catches it, and starts your n8n workflow in real time — no polling.
Real-time triggers
Events are delivered instantly the moment records change in Airtable—no more 5–15 minute polling delays.
New, Updated, Deleted
Use a webhook URL to receive new records, updates with before/after data, and deletions—all in one place.
Efficient on executions
Skip expensive polling. Only consume n8n executions when real changes happen.
Watch exactly the right scope
Trigger on as much or as little as you need — a single column, one table, or your entire base.
Records
New, updated, and deleted records in a specific table. For updates, narrow it to specific columns so your workflow only runs when the fields you care about change.
Tables & columns
Get notified when tables or columns are created, renamed, retyped, or deleted — watch one table or the whole base.
Entire base
One webhook for every record or schema change across all tables. See base-wide webhooks.
Real-time Airtable triggers for n8n, without the workarounds
| Capability | Simplified Webhooksreal-time push | n8nnative polling | Airtable Automations+ Script |
|---|---|---|---|
| Setup difficulty | Minutes | Moderate | Complex |
| Coding required | None | None | JavaScript |
| Real-time updates | Instant · 200ms | 5–15 min delay | Near real-time |
| Delete detection | Full support | Not detected | Manual workaround |
| Cost efficiency | Only real changes | Constant polling | Script runtime |
| Free tier | Generous | Limited ops | Paid plan only |
Comparison reflects default configurations. n8n polling intervals depend on plan tier.
How it works with n8n
- Create a free Simplified Webhooks account and connect Airtable using a Personal Access Token.
- In n8n, add a Webhook node (POST) and copy its webhook URL.
- Create a new webhook in your Simplified Webhooks dashboard and paste the n8n webhook URL.
- Activate your workflow—you’re live.
Need a walkthrough? See our documentation.
{
"id": "ntf_01H…",
"event": "update",
"recordId": "rec0XX…",
"tableId": "tbl0XX…",
"baseId": "app0XX…",
"fields": {
"fld0XX…": {
"name": "Status",
"previous": "Todo",
"current": "Done"
}
},
"meta": {
"source": "client",
"occurredAt": "2026-06-28T10:00:00.000Z",
"user": {
"id": "usr0XX…",
"name": "Ada Lovelace",
"email": "ada@acme.com"
}
}
}Start building with real-time Airtable triggers
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