The story
The A380 is a flying city — two full passenger decks, certified for 853 people, and a wingspan of nearly 80 metres. Production ended in 2021, so the fleet can only shrink from here, which makes every sighting more special.
Emirates operates the world's largest A380 fleet. Some of their A380s have onboard showers and a lounge bar.
Quick answers
How do you identify a A380?
Unmistakable — double-decker with four engines. Larger than anything at the airport. Wingtip fences. Two passenger decks visible through windows.
What does a A380 sound like?
Surprisingly quiet for its size. Four engines blend into a wall of white noise.
How fast is the A380?
Top speed is 472 kts.
How many passengers does the A380 carry?
Up to 853. A typical layout is 525 (3-class).
How far can the A380 fly?
Range is about 8,000 nmi.
How big is the A380?
It is 238 ft 7 in long and 261 ft 8 in across the wings.
When did the A380 first fly?
Its first flight was in 2005.
How many A380s have been built?
254 built.
How rare is a A380 in Bogey?
RARE. A good day. Most spotters go weeks between sightings of something this rare. Your first A380 catch is worth 250 points.
