How much runway does a 737-800 need to land?
According to the performance chart for the Boeing 737-800, at sea level under ISA conditions with a takeoff weight of 140,000lbs, the runway length requirement is 1510 metres. At an altitude of 1220 metres that same 737-800, requires 1830 metres.
What is the landing speed of a 737-800?
The average landing speed for a Boeing 737-800 with flaps deployed is about 145 knots, but this can be higher depending on the plane’s weight. The number of flaps deployed can also vary due to crosswinds and wind shear. When landing without flaps, the speed on a 737-800 is more like 200 knots.
How fast is a 737 going at takeoff?
| Aircraft | Takeoff Weight | Takeoff Speed |
|---|---|---|
| Boeing 737 | 100,000 lb 45,360 kg | 150 mph 250 km/h 130 kts |
| Boeing 757 | 240,000 lb 108,860 kg | 160 mph 260 km/h 140 kts |
| Airbus A320 | 155,000 lb 70,305 kg | 170 mph 275 km/h 150 kts |
| Airbus A340 | 571,000 lb 259,000 kg | 180 mph 290 km/h 155 kts |
How many feet does a 737 need to takeoff?
9,700 feet
This is especially true for the critical aircraft – the Boeing 737-900 which requires a landing length of 6,800 feet under wet conditions and a takeoff length of 9,700 feet under maximum takeoff weight.
Who is flightDeck2sim?
Boeing 737 pilot Sam, aka flightDeck2sim, is a captain with one of Europe’s largest airlines and shares his knowledge by explaining real-world procedures to the flightsim community on his YouTube channel.
How thick is the concrete on a runway?
Typical narrow body runways usually have 11 to 13 inches (28 to 33 centimeters) of concrete thickness, and runways that serve wide body aircraft usually have 17 to 20 inches (43 to 51 centimeters) of concrete thickness. This type of construction qualifies a runway to be referred to as “hard surfaced” or “paved”.