Audience
Students
Grade Levels
Grades 5-8, Grades 9-12
Subject
Physical Science, Flight and Aeronautics
Type
Play and Learn, Read About It, Coloring and Puzzles
Smart Skies Crossword Puzzle
Download and print the Smart Skies Airport Crossword puzzle to read and learn about airport codes.
Airport Codes are shortened to make finding an airport easier worldwide. Flight planning, baggage care, and air traffic control can use these codes as an efficient way to communicate.
In the early days of aviation, US airports used two letters but over time, mostly transitioned to three letter codes. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) designates three to five character codes, with most major airports having three letter codes. How well do you know your US airports? Complete the crossword puzzle to find out!