EL
Air Nippon
Japan
IATA
EL
Echo Lima
ICAO
ANK
Radio Callsign
ANK AIR
Example: "ANK AIR One Two Three" for EL123
About the "ANK AIR" Callsign
When Air Nippon pilots communicate with air traffic control, they identify themselves using the radio callsign "ANK AIR" followed by the flight number spoken in aviation pronunciation. For example, flight 456 would be "ANK AIR Four Five Six." Radio callsigns are assigned by ICAO and are distinct from the airline's marketing name.