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Master Aviation IATA Codes Knowledge Quiz

Enhance Your Airport Code Identification Skills

Difficulty: Moderate
Questions: 20
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Ready to test your IATA codes expertise? This Aviation IATA Codes Knowledge Quiz challenges you with multiple-choice questions designed for aviation enthusiasts and students. You'll gain sharper airport code recognition and a solid foundation for route planning. All questions are fully editable to match your learning needs - you can tweak them in our quizzes editor with ease. For more flight-related tests, try the Aviation Knowledge Assessment Quiz or dive into fun facts with the Regional & Aviation Trivia Quiz.

What is the IATA code for Los Angeles International Airport?
JFK
LAX
LAS
LHR
LAX is the IATA code for Los Angeles International Airport. LAS refers to Las Vegas McCarran, LHR is London Heathrow, and JFK is New York John F. Kennedy.
What is the IATA code for London Heathrow Airport?
LTN
LHR
LGW
LCY
LHR is the official IATA code for London Heathrow Airport. LGW is Gatwick, LTN is Luton, and LCY is London City Airport.
What is the IATA code for Tokyo Haneda Airport?
ITM
KIX
NRT
HND
HND is the IATA code for Tokyo Haneda Airport. NRT is Tokyo Narita, KIX is Osaka Kansai, and ITM is Osaka Itami.
Which IATA code represents New York John F. Kennedy International Airport?
JFK
BOS
EWR
LGA
JFK is the code for New York John F. Kennedy International Airport. EWR is Newark, LGA is LaGuardia, and BOS is Boston Logan.
What is the IATA code for Dubai International Airport?
DOH
DXB
JED
DWC
DXB is Dubai International Airport's IATA code. DWC is Al Maktoum, DOH is Doha, and JED is Jeddah.
Which IATA code represents Singapore Changi Airport?
SGN
SIN
SIA
SGP
SIN is the IATA code for Singapore Changi. SGP is the country code, SIA is an airline code, and SGN is Ho Chi Minh City.
A traveler is booking a flight from Sydney (SYD) to Auckland (AKL). Which city does AKL represent?
Akkala, Russia
Auckland, New Zealand
Adelaide, Australia
Aalborg, Denmark
AKL is the IATA code for Auckland, New Zealand. The other options refer to different cities.
Which of the following codes denotes a Canadian airport?
YYZ
SFO
NRT
LHR
Canadian airport codes often start with 'Y'. YYZ is Toronto Pearson. SFO is San Francisco, LHR is London, and NRT is Tokyo Narita.
A flight from Johannesburg (JNB) to CPT. What city is represented by the IATA code CPT?
Conakry, Guinea
Caracas, Venezuela
Copenhagen, Denmark
Cape Town, South Africa
CPT is Cape Town International Airport. The other codes correspond to airports in Europe, South America, and Africa respectively.
To avoid confusion, which IATA code corresponds to Salt Lake City International Airport?
SFO
SJC
SLC
SEA
SLC is Salt Lake City. SEA is Seattle, SJC is San Jose, and SFO is San Francisco.
Identify the IATA code for Hong Kong International Airport.
HKG
HKE
HKI
HOK
HKG is the official code for Hong Kong International Airport. The other codes are invalid or unused.
If a flight is scheduled from Los Angeles (LAX) to Narita (NRT), which city is NRT associated with?
Seoul, South Korea
Osaka, Japan
Tokyo, Japan
Taipei, Taiwan
NRT stands for Tokyo Narita Airport. Osaka is KIX, Seoul is ICN or GMP, and Taipei is TPE or TSA.
What is the IATA code for Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport?
MBM
MUM
BOM
MBA
BOM is the IATA code for Mumbai International. MUM is not official, MBM is Mbeya in Tanzania, and MBA is Mombasa.
Which IATA code corresponds to Frankfurt am Main Airport in Germany?
FRK
FRE
FRA
FAK
FRA is the designated IATA code for Frankfurt am Main. FRK and the others are not valid IATA airport codes.
A flight is booked from Incheon (ICN) to PVG. Which city does PVG represent?
Shanghai Pudong, China
Shenzhen, China
Guangzhou, China
Beijing Capital, China
PVG is the IATA code for Shanghai Pudong. Beijing is PEK, Guangzhou is CAN, and Shenzhen is SZX.
Evaluate these codes and identify which one is the IATA code for Rio de Janeiro - Galeão International Airport.
GRU
CGH
VCP
GIG
GIG is the code for Galeão in Rio de Janeiro. GRU is São Paulo - Guarulhos, CGH is São Paulo - Congonhas, and VCP is Viracopos.
What is the correct IATA code for Buenos Aires - Ministro Pistarini International Airport (Ezeiza)?
EZE
BUE
EZI
BAI
EZE is the IATA code for Ezeiza Airport. BUE is a city code for Buenos Aires but not used for flight itineraries.
To distinguish between ORD and OMA, which city does ORD represent?
Orlando International Airport
Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier Airport
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
Omaha Eppley Airport
ORD is the IATA code for Chicago O'Hare. OMA is Omaha, MCO is Orlando, and YOW is Ottawa.
Identify the entry that is NOT a valid IATA airport code.
ABC
JFK
DXB
LHR
ABC is not assigned to a major airport, whereas LHR, JFK, and DXB are official IATA codes for major international airports.
Among the London airports, which IATA code refers to the airport located closest to the city's financial district?
STN
LHR
LCY
LGW
LCY is London City Airport, situated near the financial district. LHR, LGW, and STN are located farther from central London.
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Learning Outcomes

  1. Identify key global IATA airport codes and their corresponding cities.
  2. Analyse code patterns to determine airport regions.
  3. Apply IATA code knowledge to plan hypothetical flight routes.
  4. Evaluate similarities between similar airport codes to avoid confusion.
  5. Demonstrate accurate recall of IATA codes under time constraints.
  6. Master the association of codes with airport names and locations.

Cheat Sheet

  1. Understand the structure of IATA codes - These three-letter codes usually come from the city or airport name, making them memorable (think ATL for Atlanta or JFK for John F. Kennedy). They're the global shorthand on your boarding pass, telling the world exactly where you're going. Learn more on Wikipedia
  2. Recognize exceptions in IATA coding - Not every code lines up neatly with its city: EWR stands for Newark because it's derived from "Newark Liberty" and historical quirks. Understanding these exceptions prevents mix-ups when booking or studying flight routes. Spot the oddballs on Wikipedia
  3. Learn common patterns in IATA codes - Many airports use the first three letters of their city, like AMS for Amsterdam, while others sneak in letters from legacy names - ORD for Chicago O'Hare comes from Orchard Field. Spotting these patterns gives you a clever shortcut to memorize dozens of codes at once. Discover patterns on Wikipedia
  4. Differentiate between IATA and ICAO codes - IATA codes are the three-letter buddies you see on tickets and baggage tags, while ICAO codes are the four-letter pros used by air traffic control and pilots. Knowing the difference helps you read flight plans and airline tickets like a pro. Dive deeper on Pilot Institute
  5. Use mnemonic devices to memorize codes - Craft fun associations or mini-stories - imagine the "MAD" code flying you straight to the madness of Madrid's nighttime tapas scene. Mnemonics turn abstract letters into unforgettable mental images. Check out mnemonic tips
  6. Practice with flashcards - Flashcards are your memory's best friend: quiz yourself by matching codes to cities and watch your recall skyrocket. A quick daily session turns random letters into instant recognition. Try flashcards on Quizlet
  7. Understand regional code patterns - Some regions follow unique rules, such as Canada's airports often starting with "Y" (e.g., YVR for Vancouver). Spotting these regional quirks adds another layer of code-cracking fun. Explore regional rules on Wikipedia
  8. Be aware of similar codes - Certain codes look and sound alike - like SFO for San Francisco and SJO for San José - so mixing them up could lead to travel troubles. Highlighting these near-twins helps you avoid embarrassing booking errors. Browse similar codes on IATA
  9. Apply codes in real-world scenarios - Plan pretend flight routes on paper or digital maps, stringing codes together like a secret language. This hands-on play cements codes in your mind, so they pop up effortlessly during exams or travel planning. Map routes on SkyVector
  10. Stay updated on code changes - Airports can be renamed or rebranded, causing code shake-ups (remember when Bombay became BOM to MAA?). Keeping your list current ensures you're never left scratching your head at an unfamiliar set of letters. Check updates on Wikipedia
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