Airplane Departure emoji meaning
People use it to announce travel plans or that they're heading to the airport. Common in posts like 'off to Tokyo π«' or texts like 'boarding now, see you soon π«'. Sometimes paired with π¬ to show departure and arrival.
The official Unicode name for π« is airplane departure. It belongs to the travel & places group and the air transportation subgroup. Keyboards and search boxes find it with keywords such as aeroplane, airplane, check-in, departure, departures, plane.
It was added in Emoji 1, so it displays on every current phone, computer and browser.
How to get π« on iPhone and iPad
- Tap the emoji key (the smiley face) or the globe key on the keyboard.
- Tap Search Emoji at the bottom and type airplane departure.
- Tap π« to insert it.
If the emoji keyboard is missing, turn it on in Settings β General β Keyboard β Keyboards β Add New Keyboard β Emoji.
How to get π« on Android
On Gboard, tap the emoji button next to the space bar, then use the search bar at the top and type "airplane departure". On Samsung Keyboard, tap the emoji icon and use the search field the same way. Or copy π« from this page and paste it.
How to type π« on Windows
- Click where you want the emoji.
- Press Win+. (the Windows key and the period key) to open the emoji panel.
- Type "airplane departure" and click π«.
The panel remembers recently used emoji, so it will be one click away next time.
How to type π« on a Mac
Press Control+β+Space to open the emoji picker, type "airplane departure" and double-click π«. On a MacBook with a Touch Bar, or on recent macOS versions, the fn or globe key also opens the picker.
π« in Word and Google Docs
Both accept emoji as normal text. On Windows use Win+., on Mac use Control+β+Space, or paste π« from this page. In Google Docs you can also go to Insert β Emoji. In Word, Insert β Symbol lists emoji under the Segoe UI Emoji font.
π« in HTML, CSS and code
| Format | Code |
|---|---|
| HTML decimal | 🛫 |
| HTML hex | 🛫 |
CSS content | "\1F6EB" |
| JavaScript | "\u{1F6EB}" |
| Python | "\U0001F6EB" |
| URL encoded | %F0%9F%9B%AB |
| Shortcode (GitHub, Slack, Discord) | :flight_departure: |
Because π« is standard Unicode, you can paste it straight into any UTF-8 file. The escapes are for when the file encoding is uncertain or the emoji must be entered in code.
Frequently asked questions
What does the airplane departure emoji mean? +
Shows a plane taking off, used to signal that someone is leaving on a trip or about to board a flight. Its official Unicode name is "airplane departure".
What's the difference between π« and π¬? +
π« means departing or taking off, while π¬ means landing or arriving at a destination.
When do people send π«? +
Usually right before or during travel, like at the airport or when announcing a trip is starting.
How do I get the airplane departure emoji on my keyboard? +
On iPhone, open the emoji keyboard and search "airplane departure". On Android, tap the emoji key on Gboard and search the same. On Windows press Win + . (period), and on Mac press Control + Command + Space, then type the name. Or simply copy π« from this page.
What is the Unicode for π«? +
The airplane departure emoji is U+1F6EB. In HTML use 🛫.
Why does π« look different on other phones? +
Every platform draws its own artwork for the same emoji character. Apple, Google, Samsung and Microsoft each have their own design, so π« looks slightly different but means the same thing everywhere.