Aircraft

A Lufthansa Boeing 747-400 in Star Alliance livery taxiing at Frankfurt Airport under overcast skies.

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📝 Spotter's notes

Lufthansa Boeing 747 at FRA apron.

✈️ Aircraft identity

ICAO Type B744
Model 747-400
Manufacturer Boeing
Airline Lufthansa
Airline Code DLH / LH
Livery Lufthansa (Star Alliance livery)
Military Civilian

🔧 Technicals

Engine CF6-80C2B1F, PW4056, or RB211-524G/H (varies by frame)
Thrust Each engine approximately 254–282 kN (57,000–63,300 lbf)
Wingspan 64.4 m
Length 70.66 m
Height 19.41 m
MTOW 396,890 kg
Range 13,450 km
Capacity 416 passengers (typical 3-class); up to 524 in high-density
Cruise Speed 907 km/h
Noise Rating Varies - typically ICAO Chapter 3 for older models, some retrofitted to Chapter 4

📍 Location

Airport Code FRA/EDDF
Airport Name Frankfurt Main Airport