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Airbus A220-300 specs, size & range

The Airbus A220-300 (ICAO code BCS3, IATA CS3) is a landplane with 2 jet engines in the medium wake-turbulence category. It is 38.7 m long, a 35.1 m wingspan and a maximum take-off weight of 67,585 kg.

Landplane with 2 jet engines Wake category: Medium Airliners & big jets
Airbus A220-300
Photo: Steve Lynes · source · CC BY 2.0

A220-300 specifications

Length
38.70 m (127.0 ft)
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Wingspan
35.10 m (115.2 ft)
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Height
11.50 m (37.7 ft)
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Max take-off weight
67,585 kg (148,999 lb)
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Max landing weight
58,740 kg (129,499 lb)
Max zero-fuel weight
55,792 kg
Max ramp weight
68,039 kg
Approach speed
135 kn (250 km/h)
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Absolute ceiling
41,000 ft (12,497 m)
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Models & engines

ModelEnginesCertified
A220-300Pratt & Whitney PW1524G15 Jun 2016

The Airbus A220-300 is a landplane with 2 jet engines built by Airbus. Air-traffic control and flight-tracking sites identify it by the ICAO type code BCS3, while airline timetables and booking sites use the IATA code CS3. It belongs to the medium wake-turbulence category.

A220-300 size and dimensions

The A220-300 is 38.70 m (127.0 ft) long, has a wingspan of 35.10 m and stands 11.50 m tall. That makes it the #43 longest of 67 airliners & big jets in our database — longer than 36% of them.

A220-300 weight and fuel

The maximum take-off weight is 67,585 kg (148,999 lb) and it may land at up to 58,740 kg — 87% 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 #49 of 69 by weight. Without fuel it may weigh at most 55,792 kg, leaving up to 11,793 kg for fuel at maximum take-off weight.

A220-300 speed and range

On final approach it flies at around 135 knots (250 km/h).

A220-300 models and engines

Our database lists 1 certified model of the A220-300: A220-300. The first was certified in June 2016. Engines come from Pratt & Whitney.

Aircraft similar to the A220-300

Comparable airliners & big jets include Tupolev Tu-134, McDonnell Douglas AV-8B Harrier II, McDonnell Douglas MD-83 and British Aerospace BAe 146-300.

Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code of the Airbus A220-300?

BCS3 (IATA code: CS3) — the code used in flight plans and on flight-tracking sites.

How big is the Airbus A220-300?

Length 38.70 m, wingspan 35.10 m and height 11.50 m.

Which engines does the Airbus A220-300 use?

Pratt & Whitney PW1524G.

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