Aviation Phonetic Alphabet
Pilots and controllers spell letters using the ICAO radiotelephony alphabet so call signs and clearances are unambiguous over a noisy radio.
Letters
| Letter | Word | Letter | Word |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | Alfa | N | November |
| B | Bravo | O | Oscar |
| C | Charlie | P | Papa |
| D | Delta | Q | Quebec |
| E | Echo | R | Romeo |
| F | Foxtrot | S | Sierra |
| G | Golf | T | Tango |
| H | Hotel | U | Uniform |
| I | India | V | Victor |
| J | Juliett | W | Whiskey |
| K | Kilo | X | X-ray |
| L | Lima | Y | Yankee |
| M | Mike | Z | Zulu |
Numbers
Some digits are pronounced distinctly to avoid confusion over the radio.
| Digit | Spoken as |
|---|---|
| 0 | Zero |
| 1 | Wun |
| 2 | Too |
| 3 | Tree |
| 4 | Fower |
| 5 | Fife |
| 6 | Six |
| 7 | Seven |
| 8 | Ait |
| 9 | Niner |
Reference only — verify against the current FAA Aeronautical Information Manual (AIM) and regulations before flight. More quick reference.