Airplane Symbol
The airplane symbol ✈ represents air travel, flights, and aviation in a compact icon form.
U+2708
The ✈ symbol is widely recognized as an airplane icon. It’s commonly used in travel, navigation, and event-related messaging. You can copy it directly or use its Unicode code point for consistent display across platforms.
Airplane Symbol Meaning
✈ (Unicode: U+2708) is the standard airplane character used to communicate air travel quickly. It often appears in flight-related contexts such as departure/arrival announcements, travel itineraries, and airline or booking messages. Because it reads clearly at small sizes, it’s also used to label “travel by air” on maps, diagrams, or mobile UI. In everyday writing, it can suggest going on a trip, heading to a destination, or referencing aviation in general. While it’s not tied to a specific place or organization, it’s a strong shorthand for flight and aviation topics.
Common uses
- •Flight status and booking messages (e.g., “Boarding ✈”)
- •Travel itineraries and schedule labels for departures/arrivals
- •Wayfinding and maps to indicate air routes or airport directions
- •Event or newsletter sections for destination trips
- •User interface icons for “air travel” filters or categories
Examples
✈ Airplane Symbol (Copy & Unicode U+2708)
- ✈Next flight ✈ departs at 7:15 PM.
- ✈Your boarding pass is ready ✈.
- ✈Non-stop route ✈ to New York.
- ✈We fly ✈ every Friday during summer season.
- ✈Tip: Add your airport code near ✈.
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+2708 | |
| HTML Entity | ✈ | |
| HTML Code | ✈ | |
| CSS | \2708 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 9992 | |
| Decimal | 9992 |
How to type Airplane Symbol (✈)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 9992 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 2708 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 2708. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 2708, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ✈ with the button above and paste it wherever you need it — this works on every device and in every app, with no keyboard shortcut to remember.
FAQ
What is the Unicode for the airplane symbol ✈?
The airplane symbol ✈ is Unicode code point U+2708.
How can I copy the symbol ✈ for use in websites or documents?
Copy the character directly from this page, or use the provided escapes: CSS \\2708, JavaScript \\u{2708}, and HTML entity ✈.
What does ✈ usually mean in messages?
It most commonly indicates air travel, flights, departures/arrivals, or aviation-related information.
Will ✈ display the same on all devices?
It should render consistently as a Unicode character (U+2708), but exact appearance can vary slightly by font and platform.