Airbus A380
ICAO type designator: A388
ICAO type description: L4J
Wake turbulance category: H (S)
Max operationg level: FL 430
Typical cruising speed: Fast
Climb performance: Good
Approach category: D
Special Remarks:
A-380 is listed in the ICAO Doc 8643 as a heavy. Special handling regarding WT-seperation is however required.
Preceding A-380, following by A-380 4 nm, (H) 6 nm, (M) 7 nm and (L) 8 nm.
(H) departing behind A-380: 2 min
(M/L) departing behind: 3 min.
”Super” behind callsign should be used in order to distinguish the A-380 from other (H) aircraft.
Nice to know:
Capacity: Typical 3-class config: 525
MTOW: 560.000 kg
What to look for
- Full upper deck
- 4 Engines
- Wingtip fence