Airline Guide · South America
Avianca (AV)
The world's second-oldest airline and Colombia's flag carrier, Avianca is a Star Alliance member with strong intra-Latin American and trans-American service.
AV airline facts
IATA Code
AV
ICAO Code
AVA
Callsign
Avianca
Country
Colombia
Headquarters
Bogotá
Region
South America
Alliance
Star Alliance
Founded
1919
Avianca hubs
Primary airports where Avianca concentrates operations and offers the most connections.
BOG · SKBO
Bogotá
El Dorado International Airport
SAL
SAL hub
Airport guide coming soon
LIM · SPJC
Lima
Jorge Chávez International Airport
Frequently asked: AV
Where is Avianca based?
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Avianca (IATA: AV, ICAO: AVA) is headquartered in Bogotá, Colombia. The airline was founded in 1919 and operates a fleet of approximately 150 aircraft.
What is Avianca's IATA code?
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The IATA code for Avianca is AV. The ICAO code is AVA. The radio callsign used by air traffic control is "Avianca".
Which alliance does Avianca belong to?
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Avianca is a member of Star Alliance, which means passengers can earn and redeem frequent flyer miles with partner airlines, access partner lounges, and enjoy other alliance benefits.
What are Avianca's primary hubs?
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Avianca operates primary hubs at BOG, SAL, LIM. These are the airports where the airline concentrates its operations and offers the most onward connections.
How many aircraft does Avianca have?
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Avianca operates a fleet of approximately 150 aircraft. Fleet size and composition change frequently as airlines retire older aircraft and add new ones — check the airline's website for the current fleet.
When was Avianca founded?
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Avianca was founded in 1919, making it one of the airlines with a long operational history from the early decades of commercial aviation.
Can I track Avianca flights on TripDesk365?
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