NATO Phonetic Alphabet Converter
Spell out names, codes and booking references in the NATO phonetic alphabet — Alfa, Bravo, Charlie — for clear calls.
How to use
- 1Type the word, name or reference number to spell.
- 2Read out the code words one by one.
Frequently asked questions
Why is it spelled 'Alfa' and 'Juliett'?
NATO and ICAO chose these spellings so speakers of other languages pronounce them correctly — 'Alpha' could be read with an F sound missing.
How are numbers said?
Digits are spoken as ordinary English words here. Aviation sometimes uses 'Niner' for 9 and 'Tree' for 3 to avoid confusion.
Is the NATO alphabet the same as the ICAO alphabet?
Yes. The International Radiotelephony Spelling Alphabet is used by NATO, ICAO, the ITU and most emergency services.