Narrowbody airliners · Airbus (designed by Bombardier)
Airbus A220-300 BCS3
The Airbus A220-300 is the stretched version of the A220, seating about 120 to 160 passengers. It is about 3.7 m longer than the A220-100 and is the more popular of the two. Its fuel efficiency makes it attractive for both mainline airlines and start-ups.
A220-300s airborne over the US now
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Specifications
- ICAO code
- BCS3
- First flight
- 2015
- Typical cruise
- 447 kt / 514 mph
- Service ceiling
- 41,000 ft
- Range
- 3,450 nm / 3,970 mi
- Capacity
- 120-160 seats
- Length
- 38.7 m / 127 ft
- Wingspan
- 35.1 m / 115 ft
Engines: 2 x Pratt & Whitney PW1500G geared turbofans. Family: A220. Figures are typical published values, rounded; real performance depends on variant, weight and conditions.
What it does in US skies
Delta, JetBlue and Breeze fly growing A220-300 fleets in the US. Breeze uses it on longer point-to-point routes, while JetBlue is replacing its Embraer E190s with it.
Main US operators: Delta Air Lines, JetBlue, Breeze Airways.
How to recognize a A220-300
- Same nose, wing and big-engine look as the A220-100, but a longer body.
- Two overwing exits on each side.
- Large cabin windows for its size.
- Often confused with an A319 at a distance; look for the A220's slimmer nose and no wingtip fences.
How it looks on a flight tracker
Typically at FL330 to FL410 at 420 to 510 kt. Look for DAL, JBU and MXY (Breeze) callsigns.
History
The CS300 entered service with airBaltic in 2016. Airbus builds A220s at Mirabel in Canada and at Mobile, Alabama, for US customers.
Where A220-300s are right now
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What is the ICAO code for the Airbus A220-300?
The ICAO aircraft type designator for the Airbus A220-300 is BCS3. Flight trackers and flight plans use this four-character code.
How fast does the A220-300 fly?
The Airbus A220-300 typically cruises at about 447 knots true airspeed (about 514 mph). Ground speed on a tracker varies with the wind.
How high can the A220-300 fly?
Its service ceiling is about 41,000 ft.