QU Airline Code, East African
QU is the IATA airline code for East African based in Uganda. The airline also has the 3-letter ICAO code 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.
What is the East African airline code?
The IATA airline code for East African is QU. This two-character code prefixes the airline's flight numbers and appears on tickets and schedules. The three-letter ICAO code UGX is used in flight plans and air traffic control.
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 airline code for East African?
The IATA airline code for East African is QU. Its ICAO code is UGX.
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.
What airline is QU?
QU is the IATA code for East African, based in Uganda.
What is the ICAO code for East African?
East African uses the ICAO airline code UGX and the radio callsign "Crane".
What country is East African based in?
East African (QU) is based in Uganda.
What is the radio callsign for East African?
Air traffic control refers to East African by the radio callsign "Crane".