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Airbus A220-100 specs, size & range

The Airbus A220-100 (ICAO code BCS1, IATA CS1) is a landplane with 2 jet engines in the medium wake-turbulence category. It is 34.9 m long, a 35.1 m wingspan and a maximum take-off weight of 60,781 kg.

Landplane with 2 jet engines Wake category: Medium Airliners & big jets
Airbus A220-100
Photo: Markus Eigenheer · source · CC BY SA 2.0

A220-100 specifications

Length
34.90 m (114.5 ft)
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Wingspan
35.10 m (115.2 ft)
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Height
11.80 m (38.7 ft)
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Max take-off weight
60,781 kg (133,999 lb)
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Max landing weight
52,390 kg (115,500 lb)
Max zero-fuel weight
50,349 kg
Max ramp weight
61,235 kg
Approach speed
130 kn (241 km/h)
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Absolute ceiling
41,000 ft (12,497 m)
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Models & engines

ModelEnginesCertified
A220-100Pratt & Whitney PW1524G15 Jun 2016

The Airbus A220-100 is a landplane with 2 jet engines built by Airbus. Air-traffic control and flight-tracking sites identify it by the ICAO type code BCS1, while airline timetables and booking sites use the IATA code CS1. It belongs to the medium wake-turbulence category.

A220-100 size and dimensions

The A220-100 is 34.90 m (114.5 ft) long, has a wingspan of 35.10 m and stands 11.80 m tall. That makes it the #50 longest of 67 airliners & big jets in our database — longer than 25% of them.

A220-100 weight and fuel

The maximum take-off weight is 60,781 kg (133,999 lb) and it may land at up to 52,390 kg — 86% of take-off weight, so after a short flight it has to burn off fuel before landing at full weight. Among airliners & big jets it ranks #55 of 69 by weight. Without fuel it may weigh at most 50,349 kg, leaving up to 10,432 kg for fuel at maximum take-off weight.

A220-100 speed and range

On final approach it flies at around 130 knots (241 km/h).

A220-100 models and engines

Our database lists 1 certified model of the A220-100: A220-100. The first was certified in June 2016. Engines come from Pratt & Whitney.

Aircraft similar to the A220-100

Comparable airliners & big jets include Antonov An-148, Boeing 720, Embraer E190 and Boeing 737-500.

Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code of the Airbus A220-100?

BCS1 (IATA code: CS1) — the code used in flight plans and on flight-tracking sites.

How big is the Airbus A220-100?

Length 34.90 m, wingspan 35.10 m and height 11.80 m.

Which engines does the Airbus A220-100 use?

Pratt & Whitney PW1524G.

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