XJ
Mesaba Airlines
United States
IATA
XJ
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ICAO
MES
Radio Callsign
MESABA
Example: "MESABA One Two Three" for XJ123
About the "MESABA" Callsign
When Mesaba Airlines pilots communicate with air traffic control, they identify themselves using the radio callsign "MESABA" followed by the flight number spoken in aviation pronunciation. For example, flight 456 would be "MESABA Four Five Six." Radio callsigns are assigned by ICAO and are distinct from the airline's marketing name.