List of countries and their aircraft registration prefixes

An aircraft registration number identifies the country or territory where an aircraft is registered. The first characters of the registration form the aircraft registration prefix assigned to a specific country or territory.

Below is a comprehensive table of aircraft registration prefixes used around the world. It includes registration codes and numbering ranges for airplanes, helicopters, gliders and other types of aircraft.

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Aircraft Registration Prefixes by Country

An aircraft registration number is a unique identification code assigned to an aircraft when it is entered into the aircraft register of a particular country or territory. Registration is required for civil aircraft under international aviation regulations.

An aircraft registration normally consists of several letters and/or numbers displayed on the aircraft's fuselage, tail or other designated areas. The registration prefix can be used to identify the country or territory of registration and, in some cases, provide additional information about the type or category of aircraft.

The allocation and administration of aircraft nationality and registration marks are established within the international aviation framework coordinated by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO).