NATO Alphabet Links and Resources

By Juan Mediavilla. Published April 3, 2026. Last updated May 31, 2026.

This page gathers useful references for learning the NATO phonetic alphabet and related communication systems.

Official references

• NATO phonetic alphabet, codes and signals
• NATO alphabet, codes and signals PDF
• ICAO history of the International Radiotelephony Spelling Alphabet
• FAA Aeronautical Information Manual: phonetic alphabet

ABC Nato guides

• A-Z NATO phonetic alphabet reference
• NATO alphabet expressions glossary
• Why A is Alfa in the NATO phonetic alphabet
• Zulu in the NATO phonetic alphabet
• How aviation uses the NATO phonetic alphabet

Related topics

• International Morse code.
• International signal flags and flaghoist communication.
• Aviation radio phraseology.