R8 Airline Code, AirRussia
R8 is the IATA airline code for AirRussia, based in Russia. Its ICAO code is RRJ and its radio callsign is "Russiancloud".
What airline is R8?
R8 is the IATA airline code for AirRussia, based in Russia. Its ICAO code is RRJ and its radio callsign is "Russiancloud".
You will see R8 as the two-character prefix on its flight numbers, for example R8123.
| IATA airline code | R8 |
|---|---|
| ICAO airline code | RRJ |
| Radio callsign | Russiancloud |
| Country | Russia |
| Status | Active |
What is the airline code for AirRussia?
The IATA airline code for AirRussia is R8, and its ICAO code is RRJ. The two-character IATA code prefixes the carrier's flight numbers, for example R8123.
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 AirRussia?
AirRussia uses the ICAO airline code RRJ and the radio callsign "Russiancloud". Flight plans and air traffic control use RRJ, while tickets and schedules use R8.
What is the radio callsign for AirRussia?
Air traffic control refers to AirRussia by the radio callsign "Russiancloud".
What country is AirRussia based in?
AirRussia (R8) is based in Russia.
What is the abbreviation for AirRussia?
The two-character IATA abbreviation for AirRussia is R8, and its three-letter ICAO code is RRJ.