NATO / ICAO Phonetic Alphabet
Radio communication spelling
Free
Mastering the International Radiotelephony Spelling Alphabet
The International Radiotelephony Spelling Alphabet, also known as the NATO phonetic alphabet or ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization) phonetic alphabet, is a standardized set of words used to clearly represent the letters of the English alphabet in radio communications.
This essential tool is widely adopted by:
• pilots and air traffic controllers
• military personnel
• sailors and other marine personnel
• anyone requiring clear communication in noisy environments or with people from different countries
Benefits of learning the ICAO phonetic alphabet:
• enhance your communication skills in aviation and maritime industries
• comply with industry standards and regulations
• improve understanding in challenging acoustic environments
• facilitate effective communication across languages and cultures
Easy learning on your iPad, iPhone, or Apple Watch:
• swipe horizontally (on iPad/iPhone) or vertically (on Apple Watch) to browse letter cards
• tap a card to reveal the corresponding codeword and hear its pronunciation
• long press a card to access settings and customize the app to your preferences
Get started and have fun learning!
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Updated for iOS 26, watchOS 26 and iPadOS 26.
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Information
- Seller
- Andrzej Rozga
- Size
- 6.2 MB
- Category
- Education
- Compatibility
Requires iOS 15.0 or later.
- iPhone
Requires iOS 15.0 or later. - iPad
Requires iPadOS 15.0 or later. - iPod touch
Requires iOS 15.0 or later. - Apple Watch
Requires watchOS 8.0 or later.
- Languages
- English
- Age Rating
4+
- 4+
- Copyright
- © 2022-2025 Andrzej Rozga
