KL Airline Code, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines
KL is the IATA airline code for KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, based in the Netherlands. Its ICAO code is KLM and its radio callsign is "Klm".
What airline is KL?
KL is the IATA airline code for KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, based in the Netherlands. Its ICAO code is KLM and its radio callsign is "Klm".
With 830 scheduled routes in the open dataset, it is one of the most connected carriers in the world, ranked number 15 by routes. You will see KL as the two-character prefix on its flight numbers, for example KL123.
| IATA airline code | KL |
|---|---|
| ICAO airline code | KLM |
| Radio callsign | Klm |
| Country | Netherlands |
| Alliance | SkyTeam |
| Scheduled routes | 830 (ranked #15) |
| Most routes at | AMS Amsterdam |
| Status | Active |
What is the airline code for KLM Royal Dutch Airlines?
The IATA airline code for KLM Royal Dutch Airlines is KL, and its ICAO code is KLM. The two-character IATA code prefixes the carrier's flight numbers, for example KL123.
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 KL code comes from
KL abbreviates KLM, which itself abbreviates Koninklijke Luchtvaart Maatschappij, Dutch for Royal Aviation Company. KLM was founded in 1919 and is the oldest airline in the world still flying under its original name, which makes KL arguably the most senior code on this site. Its entire operation concentrates on a single hub, Amsterdam Schiphol.
More on how these identifiers work in what an IATA code is and airline callsigns.
What are KLM Royal Dutch Airlines's hub airports?
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines (KL) concentrates its network on AMS (Amsterdam).
Which airport does KLM Royal Dutch Airlines serve most?
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines (KL) appears on more routes at AMS, Amsterdam, than at any other airport in the open route dataset.
The airports KLM Royal Dutch Airlines appears at most often in that dataset, most routes first:
Routes flown by KLM Royal Dutch Airlines
The busiest pairs KLM Royal Dutch Airlines (KL) 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 KLM Royal Dutch Airlines?
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines uses the ICAO airline code KLM and the radio callsign "Klm". Flight plans and air traffic control use KLM, while tickets and schedules use KL.
What is the radio callsign for KLM Royal Dutch Airlines?
Air traffic control refers to KLM Royal Dutch Airlines by the radio callsign "Klm".
What country is KLM Royal Dutch Airlines based in?
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines (KL) is based in the Netherlands.
What is the abbreviation for KLM Royal Dutch Airlines?
The two-character IATA abbreviation for KLM Royal Dutch Airlines is KL, and its three-letter ICAO code is KLM.
How many routes does KLM Royal Dutch Airlines fly?
The open route dataset lists 830 route entries for KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, codeshare listings included, which ranks the carrier number 15 by that count. The route table below shows only the pairs KLM Royal Dutch Airlines is listed as operating.
Is KLM Royal Dutch Airlines in an airline alliance?
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines (KL) is a member of SkyTeam, the global airline alliance founded in 2000. Membership means shared lounges, frequent flyer recognition and connecting networks across the member carriers.