XJ Airline Code, Mesaba Airlines
XJ is the IATA airline code for Mesaba Airlines, based in the United States. Its ICAO code is MES and its radio callsign is "Mesaba".
What airline is XJ?
XJ is the IATA airline code for Mesaba Airlines, based in the United States. Its ICAO code is MES and its radio callsign is "Mesaba".
You will see XJ as the two-character prefix on its flight numbers, for example XJ123.
| IATA airline code | XJ |
|---|---|
| ICAO airline code | MES |
| Radio callsign | Mesaba |
| Country | United States |
| Status | Active |
What is the airline code for Mesaba Airlines?
The IATA airline code for Mesaba Airlines is XJ, and its ICAO code is MES. The two-character IATA code prefixes the carrier's flight numbers, for example XJ123.
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 Mesaba Airlines?
Mesaba Airlines uses the ICAO airline code MES and the radio callsign "Mesaba". Flight plans and air traffic control use MES, while tickets and schedules use XJ.
What is the radio callsign for Mesaba Airlines?
Air traffic control refers to Mesaba Airlines by the radio callsign "Mesaba".
What country is Mesaba Airlines based in?
Mesaba Airlines (XJ) is based in the United States.
What is the abbreviation for Mesaba Airlines?
The two-character IATA abbreviation for Mesaba Airlines is XJ, and its three-letter ICAO code is MES.