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NATO Phonetic Alphabet Converter

Convert text into the NATO phonetic alphabet so it can be spelled out clearly over phone or radio.

Hotel Echo Lima Lima Oscar (space) Four Two

How to use it

  1. Type your text A word, code or reference number.
  2. Read the spelling Each letter becomes a NATO code word.
  3. Copy or read it aloud Clear over phone or radio.

Examples

Hi Hotel India
42 Four Two

About this tool

Reading out a code or a name over a crackly phone line is error-prone — was that a B or a P? The NATO phonetic alphabet solves this by giving each letter a distinct code word, and this converter spells out any text for you instantly.

It covers letters and numbers, so booking references, postcodes and serial numbers all come out crystal clear. Used in aviation, the military and call centres worldwide, it’s the reliable way to be understood. Everything runs in your browser.

Frequently asked questions

What is the NATO phonetic alphabet?

It's the international standard for spelling letters unambiguously — Alfa, Bravo, Charlie and so on — used in aviation, the military and customer service.

Does it handle numbers?

Yes. Digits are spelled out too, so a full reference like "A1B" becomes "Alfa One Bravo".

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Updated June 15, 2026