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Airbus · ICAO A306

Track Airbus A300-600 aircraft live

The Airbus A300-600 is a twin-engine widebody developed from the earlier A300. The FAA groups passenger, convertible and freighter models under the aircraft type code A306. That means the radar filter can show more than one kind of aircraft. The cabin example in this guide comes from Airbus’s airport planning manual and describes a passenger layout.

Manufacturer
Airbus
ICAO type code
A306
Engine type
Jet

Airbus A300-600 live radar

The map shows available positions reported under A306. Coverage depends on location and reception. Check the registration and aircraft model record to distinguish a passenger aircraft from a freighter.

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Airbus A300-600 live radar

Live aircraft identified by exact type code A306.

Airbus A300-600 flight statistics

Flight statistics for this aircraft type are not available yet. Aircraft specifications below describe the model, not current flight activity.

About the Airbus A300-600

The A300-600 first flew in 1983. Airbus describes it as a development of the A300B4 with a redesigned rear fuselage derived from the A310. The change made room for two additional seat rows and more underfloor cargo space. Airbus also developed the A300-600F, which entered service in 1993.

Seating capacity

Airbus’s airport planning manual shows a passenger layout with 247 seats. That number applies to the drawing. An airline could divide the cabin into a different number of rows or use more space for service areas. The 247-seat example describes the passenger cabin, while the freighter uses its main deck for cargo.

Cabin layout

The passenger drawing shows a wide cabin with two aisles separating three blocks of seats. It marks forward, middle and rear doors along with emergency exits, galleys and lavatories. These features can interrupt the pattern of rows. Use the operator’s map for the exact aircraft to see how a row is arranged and where it sits relative to those facilities.

How to recognize an Airbus A300-600

Look for the wide fuselage and one engine under each wing. Earlier A300s and the A310 share that general shape. Airbus’s changes to the rear fuselage help explain the model’s development, but small differences in proportions can be hard to judge from a single photo. A registration matched to the model record gives a firmer identification.

Variants and related aircraft

The FAA lists A300B4-600, A300C4-600 and A300F4-600 under A306. Earlier A300B2 and B4 variants use A30B, and the A310 uses A310. Check the full model name to distinguish them when reading a fleet list or choosing a radar filter.

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Frequently asked questions

How many seats does an Airbus A300-600 have?

Airbus illustrates a 247-seat passenger configuration. The count depends on the aircraft’s layout. A freighter has a separate cargo configuration.

Does A306 always mean a passenger aircraft?

A306 can also identify a convertible or freighter model. Check the registration and full aircraft designation to confirm the variant.

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