ICAO CODES

ICAO CODES

• are four-letter alphanumeric codes, a specialized UN agency focused

• on aviation safety and regulation.

• Used for air traffic control (ATC), flight planning, and weather reporting.

• Essential for pilots and regulatory bodies.

IATA

• the three-letter codes used for passenger purposes, a trade association representing airlines and used for commercial and passenger services.

• Used for ticketing, baggage handling, and passenger communications.

• Familiar to travelers on boarding passes and luggage tags.

ICAO Airline Codes

Structure: Three letters, identifying commercial airline operators.

ICAO Aircraft Codes

Structure: Usually four alphanumeric characters to identify aircraft models.