QU Airline Code, East African
QU is the IATA airline code for East African, based in Uganda. Its ICAO code is UGX and its radio callsign is "Crane".
What airline is QU?
QU is the IATA airline code for East African, based in Uganda. Its ICAO code is UGX and its radio callsign is "Crane".
The open dataset lists 4 scheduled routes for the carrier. You will see QU as the two-character prefix on its flight numbers, for example QU123.
| IATA airline code | QU |
|---|---|
| ICAO airline code | UGX |
| Radio callsign | Crane |
| Country | Uganda |
| Scheduled routes | 4 (ranked #492) |
| Status | Active |
What is the airline code for East African?
The IATA airline code for East African is QU, and its ICAO code is UGX. The two-character IATA code prefixes the carrier's flight numbers, for example QU123.
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 East African?
East African uses the ICAO airline code UGX and the radio callsign "Crane". Flight plans and air traffic control use UGX, while tickets and schedules use QU.
What is the radio callsign for East African?
Air traffic control refers to East African by the radio callsign "Crane".
What country is East African based in?
East African (QU) is based in Uganda.
What is the abbreviation for East African?
The two-character IATA abbreviation for East African is QU, and its three-letter ICAO code is UGX.
How many routes does East African fly?
The open route dataset lists 4 route entries for East African, codeshare listings included, which ranks the carrier number 492 by that count. The route table below shows only the pairs East African is listed as operating.