Use this table by finding a letter, digit, space, or period in the Character column, then read the NATO Word aloud. The Aliases column shows alternate spellings the converter accepts.
| Character | NATO Word | Aliases | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | Alpha | Alfa | A as in Alpha |
| B | Bravo | — | B as in Bravo |
| C | Charlie | — | C as in Charlie |
| D | Delta | — | D as in Delta |
| E | Echo | — | E as in Echo |
| F | Foxtrot | — | F as in Foxtrot |
| G | Golf | — | G as in Golf |
| H | Hotel | Aitch | H as in Hotel |
| I | India | — | I as in India |
| J | Juliett | Juliet | J as in Juliett |
| K | Kilo | — | K as in Kilo |
| L | Lima | — | L as in Lima |
| M | Mike | — | M as in Mike |
| N | November | — | N as in November |
| O | Oscar | — | O as in Oscar |
| P | Papa | — | P as in Papa |
| Q | Quebec | — | Q as in Quebec |
| R | Romeo | — | R as in Romeo |
| S | Sierra | — | S as in Sierra |
| T | Tango | — | T as in Tango |
| U | Uniform | — | U as in Uniform |
| V | Victor | — | V as in Victor |
| W | Whiskey | Whisky | W as in Whiskey |
| X | X-ray | Xray | X as in X-ray |
| Y | Yankee | — | Y as in Yankee |
| Z | Zulu | — | Z as in Zulu |
| 0 | Zero | — | 0 as in Zero |
| 1 | One | — | 1 as in One |
| 2 | Two | — | 2 as in Two |
| 3 | Three | — | 3 as in Three |
| 4 | Four | — | 4 as in Four |
| 5 | Five | — | 5 as in Five |
| 6 | Six | — | 6 as in Six |
| 7 | Seven | — | 7 as in Seven |
| 8 | Eight | — | 8 as in Eight |
| 9 | Niner | Nine | 9 as in Niner |
| ⎵ | Space | Blank | Word separator |
| . | Stop | Decimal | Decimal point |
About the NATO Phonetic Alphabet
The NATO phonetic alphabet is an international standardized phonetic alphabet used especially by military personnel and aviation. Each letter of the alphabet is assigned a codeword to ensure clear communication in voice transmissions and radio communications.
This table includes all 26 letters (A-Z), digits (0-9), and common special characters (space and period). Some words have alternative pronunciations listed as aliases, such as Alfa and Alpha for the letter A.