XW Airline Code, Sky Express
XW is the IATA airline code for Sky Express, based in Russia. Its ICAO code is SXR and its radio callsign is "Skystorm".
What airline is XW?
XW is the IATA airline code for Sky Express, based in Russia. Its ICAO code is SXR and its radio callsign is "Skystorm".
You will see XW as the two-character prefix on its flight numbers, for example XW123.
| IATA airline code | XW |
|---|---|
| ICAO airline code | SXR |
| Radio callsign | Skystorm |
| Country | Russia |
| Status | Active |
What is the airline code for Sky Express?
The IATA airline code for Sky Express is XW, and its ICAO code is SXR. The two-character IATA code prefixes the carrier's flight numbers, for example XW123.
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 Sky Express?
Sky Express uses the ICAO airline code SXR and the radio callsign "Skystorm". Flight plans and air traffic control use SXR, while tickets and schedules use XW.
What is the radio callsign for Sky Express?
Air traffic control refers to Sky Express by the radio callsign "Skystorm".
What country is Sky Express based in?
Sky Express (XW) is based in Russia.
What is the abbreviation for Sky Express?
The two-character IATA abbreviation for Sky Express is XW, and its three-letter ICAO code is SXR.