The Boeing 727 (ICAO type B722) is an aircraft of United States origin. It has a maximum take-off weight of 115,600 kg. It offers a maximum range of 3,920 nm, a cruise speed of 495 knots, a service ceiling of 43,000 ft and seating for up to 228 across its variants.
Boeing 727
Fleet & certification
- Built
- 113
- Active
- 112
- Origin
- United States
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Per-variant specifications
| Variant | Engine | MTOW | Range | Cruise | Pax |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 727 Series 727 Series | — | — | — | — | — |
| 727-100 Series 727-100 Series | — | — | — | — | — |
| 727-100C Series 727-100C Series | — | — | — | — | — |
| 727-200 Series 727-200 Series | — | 75,000–115,600 kg | 2,150–3,920 nm | 454–495 kt | 131–228 |
| 727-200F Series 727-200F Series | — | 95,000 kg | 2,400 nm | 467 kt | 189 |
| 727C Series 727C Series | — | — | — | — | — |
The FAA paperwork
TCDS A3WE · Rev 19
The FAA-issued Type Certificate for this model is on file (TCDS A3WE), but we haven't yet extracted the structured spec values.
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Boeing 727 market & fleet intelligence
Registry, flight-tracking and market data on the Boeing 727 fleet — updated daily.
48 yearsmedian age
Of the 47 registered Boeing 727 with a known build year (42% of the 113 we track), the median age is 48 years.
- Aircraft seen flying
- 4
- Tracked flights
- 12
- Tracked flight hours
- 32
- Share of fleet flying
- 4%
4 Boeing 727 were tracked flying in the last 90 days (4% of the registered fleet), across 12 flights. Sprinkle flight tracking began May 2026; coverage is ADS-B-derived and not exhaustive.
What is the range of the Boeing 727?
The Boeing 727 has a maximum range of 3,920 nautical miles across variants.
How many people can the Boeing 727 carry?
The Boeing 727 seats up to 228 across its variants.
What is the MTOW of the Boeing 727?
The Boeing 727's maximum take-off weight is 115,600 kg.
What is the ICAO type designator for the Boeing 727?
The Boeing 727's ICAO type designator is B722.
How many Boeing 727 aircraft are registered worldwide?
Sprinkle tracks 113 registered Boeing 727 airframes worldwide.
Registered 727 aircraft
Individual 727 airframes by tail number — registration history, operator and lineage.
- N216WE· 1984
- N215WE· 1984
- PR-IOD· 1983
- N729CK· 1982
- PR-IOC· 1982
- PT-MTT· 1981
- N726US· 1981
- N752DH· 1981
- PP-VQV· 1981
- N289MT· 1981
- N708AA· 1981
- N727US· 1981
- PP-LBO· 1980
- PT-MTQ· 1980
- PR-MTJ· 1980
- C-GCJD· 1980
- PR-TTB· 1980
- PR-IOF· 1979
- N909PG· 1979
- N727NK· 1979
- PR-IOA· 1978
- PR-RLJ· 1978
- N281FL· 1978
- N874AA· 1978