Airplane Symbol codes and values
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| Unicode | U+2708 |
| HTML (decimal) | ✈ |
| HTML (hex) | ✈ |
| CSS | \2708 |
| JavaScript | \u2708 |
The official Unicode name is "Airplane".
How to type the airplane symbol
Windows
- In Microsoft Word, type
2708and press Alt + X to turn the code into ✈. - Or press Win + . to open the emoji and symbol panel and search for it.
Mac
- Press Control + Command + Space to open the Character Viewer and search for "airplane".
- Or add the "Unicode Hex Input" keyboard in System Settings, hold Option and type
2708.
Linux
- In GTK apps press Ctrl + Shift + U, type
2708and press Enter.
Web pages
Write ✈ in HTML, or paste the character directly into a UTF-8 page.
Encoding details
| Encoding | Value |
|---|---|
| Code point | U+2708 (decimal 9992) |
| UTF-8 bytes | E2 9C 88 |
| URL encoded | %E2%9C%88 |
| Category | So |
What the airplane symbol means
The airplane symbol depicts a commercial aircraft and commonly represents air travel or aviation. It appears on airport signage, travel itineraries, booking applications, and transportation maps to guide passengers quickly.
Using the airplane symbol well
Use Unicode U+2708 for digital implementations. Check contrast against your background color to ensure visibility, and provide alternative text when using it as an icon in web interfaces.
Characters next to it in Unicode
| Character | Code | Name |
|---|---|---|
| ✅ | U+2705 | White Heavy Check Mark |
| ✆ | U+2706 | Telephone Location Sign |
| ✇ | U+2707 | Tape Drive |
| ✉ | U+2709 | Envelope |
| ✊ | U+270A | Raised Fist |
| ✋ | U+270B | Raised Hand |
FAQ
What is the Unicode for the airplane symbol?
The airplane symbol ✈ is U+2708 (Airplane).
How do I type ✈ on a keyboard?
There is no classic Alt code for it. On Windows type 2708 in Word and press Alt + X, on Mac use the Character Viewer, and on Linux press Ctrl + Shift + U then 2708.
What is the HTML code for ✈?
Use ✈. The hexadecimal form is ✈.
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