Airplane Design Group (ADG)
Airplane Design Group (ADG)
Definition
The Airplane Design Group (ADG) is an FAA-defined grouping of aircraft types which has six groups based on wingspan and tail height. These groups are defined in FAA Advisory Circular 150/5300-13. It is sometmes used in place of element 2 of the ICAO Aerodrome Reference Code
Description
The ADG is based on the most restrictive of either the aircraft wingspan or the aircraft tail height. The ADG categories are as follows:
| Group | Wingspan in feet (m) | Tail Height in feet (m) | Typical Aircraft |
|---|---|---|---|
| I | < 49' (15m) | < 20' (6.1m) | CESSNA 421 Golden Eagle/PIPER PA-31 |
| II | 49' (15m) - < 79' (24m) | 20' (6.1m) - < 30' (9.1m) | CRJ/SAAB 340 |
| III | 79' (24m) - < 118' (36m) | 30' (9.1m) - < 45' (13.7m) | BOEING 737-700/AIRBUS A-320/EMBRAER ERJ 190-100 |
| IV | 118' (36m) - < 171' (52m) | 45' (13.7m) - < 60' (18.3m) | B767 Series/AIRBUS A-310 |
| V | 171' (52m) - < 214' (65m) | 60' (18.3m) - < 66' (20.1m) | B777 Series/B787/A330 Family |
| VI | 214' (65m) - < 262' (80m) | 66' (20.1m) - < 80' (24.4m) | BOEING 747-8/AIRBUS A-380-800 |
The ADG is part of the FAA's Runway Design Code (RDC) described in AC 150/5300-13 which three aircraft type-related classifications are combined to form the RDC for a particular runway for design purposes
Further Reading
- FAA AC 150/5300-13 Airport Design (issued 2012, updated to Change 1 2014)
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