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Airbus A319

Airbus · A319

Short-haul workhorse popular with European carriers. easyJet, Frontier, and Spirit have operated large fleets.

Large-category jet with 2 engines that cruises at about 454 kts.

2x JetLargeRECAT DFL390 ceilingILS capable

Performance

ParameterValue
Engines2 x Jet
Weight classLarge (L)
RECAT-EU categoryD (Upper medium)
Service ceiling39,000 ft (FL390)
Max climb rate2,500 fpm
Max descent rate3,500 fpm

Speed envelope

Speeds are approximate true airspeed (TAS). At cruise altitude, the Mach number is the governing limit where shown.

ParameterValue
Minimum speed110 kts
Landing speed125 kts
Cruise speed~454 kts TAS
Maximum speedM0.83 (~487 kts TAS)

Runway requirements

Field lengths used in the simulation for takeoff/landing calculations.

ParameterValue
Takeoff field length10,937 ft / 1.80 nm / 3,334 m
Landing field length8,506 ft / 1.40 nm / 2,593 m

Equipment

CapabilityStatus
ILS approachesYes
Fix navigationYes
SRS category3
LAHSO category7

Where you'll see it

The Airbus A319 flies with American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, and United Airlines among others. You'll encounter it regularly in New York, Frankfurt, London, Istanbul airspace.


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