SR Airline Code, Swissair
SR is the IATA airline code for Swissair based in Switzerland. The airline also has the 3-letter ICAO code SWR, and its radio callsign is "Swissair". You will see SR as the two-character prefix on its flight numbers, for example SR123.
What is the Swissair airline code?
The IATA airline code for Swissair is SR. This two-character code prefixes the airline's flight numbers and appears on tickets and schedules. The three-letter ICAO code SWR 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 Swissair?
The IATA airline code for Swissair is SR. Its ICAO code is SWR.
What is the abbreviation for Swissair?
The two-character IATA abbreviation for Swissair is SR, and its three-letter ICAO code is SWR.
What airline is SR?
SR is the IATA code for Swissair, based in Switzerland.
What is the ICAO code for Swissair?
Swissair uses the ICAO airline code SWR and the radio callsign "Swissair".
What country is Swissair based in?
Swissair (SR) is based in Switzerland.
What is the radio callsign for Swissair?
Air traffic control refers to Swissair by the radio callsign "Swissair".