What is the main mission of the ICAO?

ICAO was created in 1944 by the Chicago Convention to promote the safe and orderly development of civil aviation around the world. The organization sets standards and regulations necessary for aviation safety, security, efficiency, and regularity, as well as for aviation environmental protection.



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ICAO airport codes are of great importance to pilots as they allow them to uniquely identify each airport around the world. This is essential for air navigation, as pilots need to know exactly which airport they are using in order to plan their route and make navigational decisions in the air.

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As a Specialized Agency of the UN, ICAO works closely with the UN, and particularly with the Economic and Social Council. In light of its technical mandate, ICAO also works closely with other UN Specialized Agencies and International Organizations, such as: ?The International Telecommunications Union (ITU);

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The only non-Contracting States are the Holy See and Liechtenstein.

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Both IATA and ICAO are international organizations that oversee civil aviation operations. However, the IATA generally supports the airline industry, while the ICAO provides global standards for air transport operations. Furthermore, the IATA uses a different list of airport codes that passengers can easily relate to.

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They are defined by the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) and are used by Air Traffic Control (ATC) and airline operations for flight planning. Typical examples are London Heathrow (ICAO: EGLL) and London Gatwick (ICAO: EGKK).

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As an initiating member state of ICAO, China remains committed to the purposes and objectives of the Convention on International Civil Aviation and has actively promoted the safe, efficient and sustainable growth of international civil aviation.

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