The Airbus A300 (ICAO type A306) is an aircraft of France origin, certificated in the Transport Aircraft category. It has a maximum take-off weight of 165,000 kg. It offers a maximum range of 3,700 nm, a cruise speed of 470 knots, a service ceiling of 41,000 ft and seating for up to 360 across its variants.
Airbus A300
Fleet & certification
- Built
- 275
- Active
- 275
- Origin
- France
Per-variant specifications
| Variant | Engine | MTOW | Range | Cruise | Pax |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B2-1A B2-1A | — | — | — | — | — |
| B2-1C B2-1C | — | — | — | — | — |
| B2-203 B2-203 | — | 165,000 kg | 3,400 nm | 470 kt | 360 |
| B2K-3C B2K-3C | — | — | — | — | — |
| B4-103 B4-103 | — | 165,000 kg | 3,400 nm | 470 kt | 360 |
| B4-203 B4-203 | — | 165,000 kg | 3,400 nm | 470 kt | 360 |
| B4-2C B4-2C | — | — | — | — | — |
| B4-601 B4-601 | — | — | — | — | — |
| B4-603 B4-603 | — | 165,000 kg | 3,700 nm | 470 kt | 360 |
| B4-605R B4-605R | — | 165,000 kg | 3,400–3,700 nm | 470 kt | 360 |
| B4-620 B4-620 | — | — | — | — | — |
| B4-622 B4-622 | — | 165,000 kg | 3,400–3,700 nm | 470 kt | 360 |
| B4-622R B4-622R | — | 165,000 kg | 3,400–3,700 nm | 470 kt | 360 |
| C4-605R Variant F C4-605R Variant F | — | 165,000 kg | 3,700 nm | 470 kt | 360 |
| F4-605R F4-605R | — | 165,000 kg | 3,700 nm | 470 kt | 360 |
| F4-622R F4-622R | — | 165,000 kg | 3,700 nm | 470 kt | 360 |
The FAA paperwork
TCDS A35EU · Rev 28 · issued 2017-11-13
- Category
- Transport Aircraft
- MTOW
- 165,000 kg
- MZFW
- 130,000 kg
- Seats
- 2 crew · 345 passengers
- Fuel
- 23,466 L
- Ceiling
- 40,000 ft
2 Pratt and Whitney PW 4158
Where to look next
Airbus A300 market & fleet intelligence
Registry, flight-tracking and market data on the Airbus A300 fleet — updated daily.
27 yearsmedian age
Of the 120 registered Airbus A300 with a known build year (44% of the 275 we track), the median age is 27 years.
- Aircraft seen flying
- 130
- Tracked flights
- 3,630
- Tracked flight hours
- 13,381
- Share of fleet flying
- 47%
130 Airbus A300 were tracked flying in the last 90 days (47% of the registered fleet), across 3,630 flights. Sprinkle flight tracking began May 2026; coverage is ADS-B-derived and not exhaustive.
What is the range of the Airbus A300?
The Airbus A300 has a maximum range of 3,700 nautical miles across variants.
How many people can the Airbus A300 carry?
The Airbus A300 seats up to 360 across its variants.
What is the MTOW of the Airbus A300?
The Airbus A300's maximum take-off weight is 165,000 kg.
What is the ICAO type designator for the Airbus A300?
The Airbus A300's ICAO type designator is A306.
How many Airbus A300 aircraft are registered worldwide?
Sprinkle tracks 275 registered Airbus A300 airframes worldwide.