Airport Technology
Frequently Asked Questions
This section links to a number of frequently asked questions that come into the Airport Technology Group at Boeing. Please select from the following topics:
Operational Topics
- Aircraft Design Groups/Codes
- Aircraft Engine Hazard Areas
- Aircraft Fuel Jettison Capabilities
- Aircraft Ops in Volcanic Ash Environment
- Aircraft Rescue & Fire Fighting Categories (FAA & ICAO)
- Airport Reference Codes & Approach Speeds/Boeing Aircraft
- Boeing Guidance for Design of Run-Up Areas
- ETOPS, EROPS and EnRoute Alternate Airports
- Procedures for Obtaining 3D CAD Drawings
- Using Payload/Range & Takeoff Charts
- Visual Landing Aids Data
- 737 / BBJ / 757 Wingspan Increases with the Addition of Winglets
Runway-Related Topics
- Aircraft Tire Dimensions
- Arresting Gear Systems -- Commercial
- Boeing Pavement Overload Guidance
- Boeing Pavement Surface Types
- British LCG/LCN Pavement Strength Reporting System
- Calculating Tire Contact Area
- Estimating Runway PCN
- FAA Strength Rating Conversions
- ICAO-ACN Pavement Rating System
- ICAO-LCN Pavement Rating System
- Runway Roughness -- Boeing Criteria
- Runway Roughness Software
For more information, please contact us at:
Airport Technology
P.O. Box 3707, MC: 67-KR
Seattle, WA 98124-2207
Phone: 425-237-0126
Fax: 425-237-8281
e-mail: AirportTechnology@boeing.com