The NATO / ICAO spelling alphabet
| A–I | J–R | S–Z |
|---|---|---|
| A Alfa | J Juliett | S Sierra |
| B Bravo | K Kilo | T Tango |
| C Charlie | L Lima | U Uniform |
| D Delta | M Mike | V Victor |
| E Echo | N November | W Whiskey |
| F Foxtrot | O Oscar | X X-ray |
| G Golf | P Papa | Y Yankee |
| H Hotel | Q Quebec | Z Zulu |
| I India | R Romeo |
The official spellings are “Alfa” and “Juliett”, so that speakers of every language pronounce them correctly. In aviation, numbers are spoken as Wun, Too, Tree, Fower, Fife, Six, Seven, Ait, Niner and Zero.
Frequently asked questions
How do I spell my PNR or booking reference on a call?
Type it here, for example “K7PQ2M”, and read out the result: Kilo, Seven, Papa, Quebec, Two, Mike.