ALL AIRCRAFT Boeing 737-300F

Boeing 737-300F

One of the most widely used twin-engined, medium-range aircraft, the 737 is known for efficiency, reliability, and low operating costs. Large cargo doors allow loading oversized and bulky freight.

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The Boeing 737-300 is a narrow-body jet powered by two wing-mounted turbofan engines. It was used by both commercial and military operators for a variety of purposes because of its versatility and sound design. In its role as a commercial airliner, the aircraft seated up to 180 passengers. Now popular with air freight companies, the dedicated freighter version, known as the 737-300F, was upgraded by removing the passenger seats and installing large cargo doors and structurally reinforced floor panels to support the loading and transportation of heavy cargo.

The advantages of the medium-haul freighter are its payload capacity, fuel efficient engines, and low maintenance costs due to its reliability and availability of spare parts. It can operate from smaller airports with shorter runways than wide-body jets, which increases the number of available destinations for shipping cargo.

The aircraft was designed to take off and land from relatively short paved and concrete runways typically found at small and large commercial airports. When properly modified, the aircraft can service undeveloped areas where only gravel or unpaved runways are available.

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Cargo Capacity & Access

The main deck occupies the space just behind the forward passenger door and ends near the back of the fuselage. The lower deck is separated into two smaller sections located fore and aft of the wing. With the main deck and lower decks combined, the aircraft can hold 4,600 cubic feet of cargo weighing up to 42,300 pounds.

Cargo Doors: The cargo door for the main deck is 139 inches wide and 81 inches in height and located on the left side of the aircraft directly behind the first passenger door and forward of the engine. There is enough space around the door to easily maneuver service equipment. The door swings upward and clear of the doorway and cargo can be loaded using a scissor lift or cargo loader.

The lower deck is accessed through two doors approximately 44 inches wide by 33 inches in height on the right side of the aircraft, fore and aft of the wing. Belt ramps are typically used to service the lower deck.

Moderate-sized industrial equipment and assemblies.

Oil and gas assemblies and components.

Replacement parts for critical machinery or vehicles.

Specialized tools for repair or maintenance.

Time-sensitive goods.

Emergency equipment for disaster-affected areas.

Top Down Cutaway

Main Deck (Top)
Lower Deck (Bottom)

Max Payload

Cubic ft: 4,600
Weight: 42,300

Side Cargo Doors

Main Deck
Width: 139 in
Height: 81 in

Lower Deck Fore
Width: 44 in
Height: 33 in

Range & Routes

The Boeing 737-300F has a non-stop range of approximately 1,820 miles at maximum payload, making it ideal for domestic routes and remote locations throughout the US, Canada, and Mexico.

Airport Requirements

The 737-300F is a narrow-body jet designed to takeoff and land from relatively short paved and concrete runways typically found at small and large commercial airports. If properly modified, the aircraft can service undeveloped areas where only gravel or unpaved runways are available.

Taxiway Width: The aircraft’s length of 110 feet and wingspan of 95 feet allows it to operate on standard commercial size taxiways with a minimum width of 75 feet.

Parking Apron Space: At the minimum, the 737-300F requires a parking apron of 120 feet x 120 feet to accommodate the external dimensions of the aircraft with additional room for ground and service equipment.

Ground Handling: The aircraft requires a scissor lift or cargo loader to lift cargo to the main deck. Belt or cargo loaders may be used to transfer cargo on the lower deck.

Fueling: Fueling may be carried using large capacity fuel trucks or fueling systems capable of transferring large quantities of fuel. Fuel capacity is dependent on the weight of the payload carried by the aircraft and the range of travel required but can be up to 5,400 gallons.

Power and Air Support: The aircraft is equipped with an internal auxiliary power unit to provide electrical and pneumatic power when the engines are not running. The aircraft may also be connected to a ground power unit to power electrical and pneumatic systems.

Runway Requirements

Takeoff Runway Length: The minimum runway length for a 737-300F at maximum payload is approximately 6,500 feet. This requirement will vary based on altitude, temperature, wind conditions and runway conditions. High-altitude airports with elevations over 8,000 feet may require longer runways due to lower air density.

Landing Runway Length: The 737-300F at maximum payload requires a minimum runway length of 6,100 feet. Wet, icy, unpaved, gravel, or grass runways may increase the minimum landing distance required for safe operation.

Crew

The Boeing 737-300F is operated by two pilots. Additional cargo support personnel may be assigned to the flight by the carrier to monitor the cargo and coordinate seamless end-to-end delivery.

KEY AIRCRAFT SPECIFICATIONS

Length

110 feet

Wingspan

95 feet

Maximum Takeoff Weight

138,500 pounds

Maximum Payload

Approximately 42,300 pounds

Range

Approximately 1,820 miles with a full payload including crew, fuel, and cargo

Cargo Volume

Approximately 4,600 cubic feet

Cruise Speed

495 miles per hour

Engines

Typically equipped with two CFM International CFM56 turbofan engines

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We do all the logistical legwork to find the best solution for your ultra-critical delivery deadlines. You won’t have to worry about coordinating ground and air transportation during any part of your shipment because we handle it all for you. That includes exclusive same-day air charters or expedited ground transportation from door to door as fast as humanly possible; sometimes faster.

The Challenge

Your production facility fabricates parts for manufacturers of finished goods. A very large company using just-in-time methodology in its production line placed a one-time order for 50,000 precision parts, which was ten times larger than any orders your plant had ever received. It was a major win that could set the stage for future growth, but you had never had to fabricate and ship that many parts at one time and guarantee delivery on a specific day. You temporarily hired additional staff and your facility worked around the clock to ensure the order would be completed in time.

You called on your regional shipper, who had always provided you with reliable service, to coordinate ground transportation and secure space on an aircraft to transport ten full-sized pallets from your facility to your customer’s assembly plant on the date specified by your customer. With shipping arranged, you turned your attention back to production.

Three days before the shipping deadline, you’re ahead of schedule with 95 percent of the parts completed and palleted. You’re feeling very proud of your team’s success—until your phone rings. It’s your shipper.

Your heart sinks as they explain your carefully planned shipment has been bumped from the scheduled flight and placed in a “subject to load” status.

Without your knowledge, your regional shipper had subcontracted an international shipper who bumped your shipment on their aircraft in favor of “prioritized cargo.” There is nothing your regional shipper can do but wait and hope your shipment can be loaded onto the next available open flight. At this point, you decide you can’t afford to wait and hope. Too much is at stake.

You scramble for alternatives, calling every other carrier and shipping company you can think of, but amid the holiday season, no one will guarantee pick up or timely placement on an aircraft. Frustration and panic creep in as you scour the internet for answers. You need a miracle.

How We Solve It

Then, you find Airfreight.com. Their promise of urgent, time-sensitive freight delivery and first-class customer service catches your eye. With nothing to lose, you make the call.

You are connected with an experienced Expeditor who is happy to provide you with solutions even on short notice, and would work with you directly from the initial phone call to final delivery. Together, you create a plan: an exclusive same-day air charter supported by expedited ground transportation to ensure seamless door-to-door delivery. Every detail is handled for you—from coordinating the pickup at your facility to securing space on an aircraft and arranging final delivery to your customer’s assembly plant.

The trucks arrive at your facility as scheduled, precisely on time, and deliver the pallets of completed parts to the waiting aircraft at the airport. Throughout the shipping process, your Expeditor proactively monitors the status of the ground and air transportation and provides you with real-time tracking notifications, so you know exactly where your shipment is at all times.

What Sets Us Apart

At the destination airport, trucks pre-arranged by the Expeditor are waiting to complete the final leg of the journey. Your parts arrive at your customer’s assembly plant exactly on schedule, fulfilling your promise and solidifying your reputation.

What began as a logistical nightmare ended as a complete success, thanks to the expertise and dedication of AirFreight.com. When your reputation and future are on the line, you need more than just a shipping service. You need a partner who makes the impossible, possible.