Manual
Designators for Aircraft Operating Agencies, Aeronautical Authorities and Services (Doc 8585/217)
217th Edition, July 2026
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Description
The designators consist of:
a) three-letter designators for use on the international aeronautical telecommunication service and for aircraft identification by air traffic control (ATC); and
b) telephony designators for aircraft operating agencies and for authorities and services operating aircraft, which may be used as appropriate.
Parts 1, 2 and 3 consist of encode and decode tables linking aircraft operating agencies, aeronautical authorities and services with their assigned ICAO three-letter and telephony designators. Addresses of government civil aviation authorities are listed in Part 4.
| SKU | DOC-08585-217-01 |
|---|---|
| Publication type | Manual |
| Edition | 217th Edition, July 2026 |
| Order No. | 8585/217 |