NW Airline Code, Northwest Airlines
NW is the IATA airline code for Northwest Airlines, based in the United States. Its ICAO code is NWA and its radio callsign is "Northwest".
What airline is NW?
NW is the IATA airline code for Northwest Airlines, based in the United States. Its ICAO code is NWA and its radio callsign is "Northwest".
You will see NW as the two-character prefix on its flight numbers, for example NW123.
| IATA airline code | NW |
|---|---|
| ICAO airline code | NWA |
| Radio callsign | Northwest |
| Country | United States |
| Status | Active |
What is the airline code for Northwest Airlines?
The IATA airline code for Northwest Airlines is NW, and its ICAO code is NWA. The two-character IATA code prefixes the carrier's flight numbers, for example NW123.
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.
Frequently asked questions
What is the ICAO code for Northwest Airlines?
Northwest Airlines uses the ICAO airline code NWA and the radio callsign "Northwest". Flight plans and air traffic control use NWA, while tickets and schedules use NW.
What is the radio callsign for Northwest Airlines?
Air traffic control refers to Northwest Airlines by the radio callsign "Northwest".
What country is Northwest Airlines based in?
Northwest Airlines (NW) is based in the United States.
What is the abbreviation for Northwest Airlines?
The two-character IATA abbreviation for Northwest Airlines is NW, and its three-letter ICAO code is NWA.