What sizes of aircraft can Toulouse-Blagnac Airport accommodate?
Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS / LFBO) is one of the largest airports in France and a strategic site for Airbus. Located just a few minutes’ drive from our Solution Parking car park, it handles aircraft of all sizes every day, from regional flights to the largest long-haul aircraft.
The runways at Toulouse-Blagnac
The airport has two parallel tarmac runways:
- Runway 14R/32L : 3,503 m long × 45 m wide
- Runway 14L/32R : 3,025 m long × 45 m wide
These dimensions mean it can accommodate a very wide range of appliances, including the largest ones.
ICAO code and maximum capacity
Toulouse-Blagnac is classified for operations up to ICAO code F. This means it can accommodate aircraft with a wingspan exceeding 65 metres, such as the Airbus A380 or the Boeing 747-8.
Taxiways are also designed to Code F standards across the majority of the network, which facilitates the movement of large aircraft, particularly those from Airbus for testing and deliveries.
Examples of accepted aircraft
Here are a few examples of the sizes of aircraft we commonly accommodate:
- Regional and single-aisle aircraft (code C): ATR 72, Airbus A320, Boeing 737 – wingspan approximately 28 to 36 m
- Medium-haul and medium-range long-haul flights (code D/E): Airbus A330, A350, Boeing 777, 787 – wingspan approximately 60 to 65 m
- Very large aircraft (code F): Airbus A380 (wingspan 79.8 m, length 72.7 m, height approximately 24 m), Boeing 747-8
The A380 has completed its maiden flight from Toulouse and is still being assembled and tested there. Airbus’s parking and delivery areas are specifically designed for these oversized aircraft.
Why is this important for travellers?
Knowing what sizes of aircraft Toulouse-Blagnac Airport can accommodate is not just a technical detail for aviation enthusiasts. It has a direct impact on your travel experience.
More destinations and more choice : Thanks to its ability to accommodate ATRs, A350s and A380s alike, Toulouse-Blagnac offers a wide range of flights. Whether you’re heading off for a weekend in Paris, travelling within Europe or flying to long-haul destinations, the airport is equipped to handle all types of aircraft without any major restrictions.
Appropriate infrastructure : The long, wide runways, together with taxiways designed to Code F standards, ensure smooth operations even at peak times. This results in shorter waiting times on the ground, safer take-offs and landings, and better overall punctuality for passengers.
An airport designed to cater for all types of traveller : Whether you’re a family, a business traveller or a tourist, there’s something for everyone. Wide-body aircraft offer direct flights to distant destinations, whilst single-aisle and regional aircraft provide more frequent services on short and medium-haul routes.
And what about stress-free parking? Whatever the size of the aeroplane you’re flying on, your journey will start (and end) much more peacefully if your car is safe and sound. Parking Solution offers a 24-hour secure car park just 5–6 minutes from the terminals, with a free electric shuttle service running both ways, available 7 days a week.
Book your seat now and travel with peace of mind, whatever aircraft you’re on!
