AIRCRAFT APPROACH CATEGORY
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AIRPLANE DESIGN GROUP (ADG) WING SPAN
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- A: Speed less than 91 Knots
- B: Speed 91 Knots but less than 121
- C: Speed 121 Knots but less than 141
- D: Speed 141 Knots but less than 166
- E: Speed 166 Knots or more
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- I: Wingspan up to but not including 49 feet
- II: Wingspan 49 feet up to but not including 79 feet
- III: Wingspan 79 feet up to but not including 118 feet
- IV: Wingspan 118 feet up to but not including 171 feet
- V: Wingspan 171 feet up to but not including 214 feet
- VI: Wingspan 214 feet up to but not including 262 feet
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DEFINITION OF TERMS
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- Air Carrier: Commercial
Service/Primary Category CI or larger
- A & B II > 12,500lbs.
(60%): 60% Length of all Category A & B Aircraft
- A & B II < 12,500lbs.
(100%): 100% Length Category A & B II less than 12,500lbs
- A & B II < 12,500lbs.
(95%): 95% Length Category A & B I less than 12,500lbs
- A & B II < 12,500lbs.
(75%): 75% Length Category A & B I less than 12,500lbs
- Turf Landing Strip: 75% Length
Category A & B I less than 12,500lbs
- Secondary Runway Length
does not meet FAA Category A & B I design criteria
- Private: Privately owned
public approved airports
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