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      <title>How Are Airport Codes Assigned? The Stories Behind ORD, MCO, SUX, and the Weird Ones</title>
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      <description>Why is Chicago O&#x27;Hare ORD and Orlando MCO? How IATA airport codes are assigned, why the obvious letters are often taken, and the stories behind the strangest 3-letter codes in the US.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 19:05:38 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>IATA vs ICAO Airport Codes: What Is the Difference and Which Should You Use?</title>
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      <description>IATA codes are 3 letters for tickets and bags; ICAO codes are 4 letters for pilots and air traffic control. Learn the difference, the K-prefix rule, and why you should never convert one to the other.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 19:05:38 GMT</pubDate>
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