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Avianca

The second oldest continuously operating airline in the world, founded in 1919. Avianca survived a century of Colombian politics, a bankruptcy, and a pandemic to emerge as Latin America's most storied carrier. Star Alliance's key South American member.

Callsign
AVIANCA
ICAO code
AVA
IATA code
AV
Founded
1919
Headquarters
Bogota, Colombia
Hubs
BOG · SAL
Fun fact

Avianca is the second oldest airline in the world (after KLM) that has been in continuous operation since founding. They were flying when commercial aviation was barely a concept.

Quick answers

What is Avianca's callsign?

"AVIANCA". On the radio a flight is called by that word plus its flight number, and on a live map its callsign starts with AVA.

What are Avianca's airline codes?

ICAO AVA, IATA AV. Tickets and departure boards use the two-letter IATA code; air traffic control and flight data use the three-letter ICAO code.

Where are Avianca's hubs?

Bogota (BOG), Santa Clara (SAL).

Is Avianca in an airline alliance?

Yes: Star Alliance.

Aircraft you’ll see in Avianca colors

Avianca special liveries

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