BC Airline Code, Skymark Airlines
BC is the IATA airline code for Skymark Airlines, based in Japan. Its ICAO code is SKY and its radio callsign is "Skymark".
What airline is BC?
BC is the IATA airline code for Skymark Airlines, based in Japan. Its ICAO code is SKY and its radio callsign is "Skymark".
The open dataset lists 58 scheduled routes for the carrier. You will see BC as the two-character prefix on its flight numbers, for example BC123.
| IATA airline code | BC |
|---|---|
| ICAO airline code | SKY |
| Radio callsign | Skymark |
| Country | Japan |
| Alliance | None (unaligned) |
| Scheduled routes | 58 (ranked #202) |
| Most routes at | CTS Sapporo |
| Status | Active |
What is the airline code for Skymark Airlines?
The IATA airline code for Skymark Airlines is BC, and its ICAO code is SKY. The two-character IATA code prefixes the carrier's flight numbers, for example BC123.
IATA airline codes are two characters and can reuse letters over time, so a retired airline's code may later be assigned to another carrier. ICAO codes are three letters and are more stable, which is why flight plans use them.
Where the BC code comes from
BC identifies Skymark Airlines, the Japanese independent founded in 1996 to challenge the ANA and JAL duopoly. The letters are an assignment, not an abbreviation. Skymark flies a single-type Boeing 737 fleet from Tokyo Haneda and is the main airline at Kobe Airport, and it has stayed outside every alliance.
More on how these identifiers work in what an IATA code is and airline callsigns.
What are Skymark Airlines's hub airports?
Skymark Airlines (BC) concentrates its network on HND (Tokyo), UKB (Kobe).
Which airport does Skymark Airlines serve most?
Skymark Airlines (BC) appears on more routes at CTS, Sapporo, than at any other airport in the open route dataset.
The airports Skymark Airlines appears at most often in that dataset, most routes first:
Routes flown by Skymark Airlines
The busiest pairs Skymark Airlines (BC) is listed as operating in the open route dataset (codeshare-only listings excluded), with distance and typical flight time:
Route and carrier data comes from the OpenFlights open dataset, regenerated here on . It is a historical snapshot of scheduled connections, not a live schedule, and it includes codeshare listings, so some carriers shown may no longer operate the route or exist. How we build this · Data and sources.
Frequently asked questions
What is the ICAO code for Skymark Airlines?
Skymark Airlines uses the ICAO airline code SKY and the radio callsign "Skymark". Flight plans and air traffic control use SKY, while tickets and schedules use BC.
What is the radio callsign for Skymark Airlines?
Air traffic control refers to Skymark Airlines by the radio callsign "Skymark".
What country is Skymark Airlines based in?
Skymark Airlines (BC) is based in Japan.
What is the abbreviation for Skymark Airlines?
The two-character IATA abbreviation for Skymark Airlines is BC, and its three-letter ICAO code is SKY.
How many routes does Skymark Airlines fly?
The open route dataset lists 58 route entries for Skymark Airlines, codeshare listings included, which ranks the carrier number 202 by that count. The route table below shows only the pairs Skymark Airlines is listed as operating.
Is Skymark Airlines in an airline alliance?
Skymark Airlines (BC) is not a member of Star Alliance, oneworld or SkyTeam. It relies on its own network and bilateral partnerships instead.