Boeing 737-200
Boeing · jet, 2 engines · ICAO B732
The Boeing 737-200 has the shortest length, the lowest maximum takeoff weight and the shortest wingspan among the 39 Boeing types. Within the 11-variant Boeing 737 line it has the shortest length, shortest wingspan and lowest maximum takeoff weight.
Airport design codes
- III
Design Group III. Set by wingspan and tail height alike.
- C
Approach Category C. From its FAA reference approach speed of 129 kt (band 121 to 140 kt).
Gear and weights
| Cockpit to main gear | 42.6 ft | 13.0 m |
|---|---|---|
| Max. takeoff weight | 115,500 lb | 52,390 kg |
| Max. landing weight | 103,000 lb | 46,720 kg |
| Main gear code | D | |
| Taxiway Design Group | 3 | |
| ICAO wake category | Medium |
Where it sits
The 737-200 also has the 3rd-shortest wheelbase among the 39 Boeing types. By length it falls between the Douglas DC-6 and the Gulfstream G650.
Main gear 20.9 ft wide (6.4 m), 22% of the span; wheelbase 37.3 ft (11.4 m), 37% of the length.
US records: 5,202 US flight-plan operations in FY2024; 17 on the US register.
One of 11 variants on the Boeing 737 page.
Closest in size on this site
- Boeing 737-200
- Boeing 737-500
- Sukhoi Superjet 100
- Boeing 737-300
Source: FAA Aircraft Characteristics Database, October 2024 release. How we measure.