The ICAO alphabet

The spelling alphabet pilots use on the radio, from Alfa to Zulu. You hear all 26 code words, why Alfa and Juliett are spelled that way, and the three digits that sound different on the radio.

What you learn

• Spell any word with the ICAO alphabet
• Explain why letters need code words on the radio
• Spell Alfa and Juliett the ICAO way
• Say tree, fife and niner for 3, 5 and 9

In playlists

• Start here
• Radio calls and phraseology

Also on

• Wiki: ICAO Alphabet
• Wiki: NATO Alphabet
• Glossary: Phonetic alphabet
• Video course: Aviation for beginners