About the BAe 146-100
The BAe 146 made its first flight from Hatfield on September 3, 1981. British Aerospace developed longer -200 and -300 versions from the original short aircraft.
Seating capacity
The table in the 1989 British Aerospace brochure lists 82 to 93 seats. The same brochure describes 80 to 90 seats as typical. These historical figures describe offered or usual configurations. The actual seat count depended on the operator’s cabin.
Cabin layout
The passenger cabin has a single aisle. The operator’s layout determines how many seats are in each row and how much room is reserved for galleys, lavatories and storage. A seat map for the specific aircraft shows where each seat sits in relation to the aisle and exits.
How to recognize a BAe 146-100
Look for a high wing with two jet engines underneath on each side and a tailplane mounted at the top of the fin. Other BAe 146 and Avro RJ variants share that shape. The relatively short fuselage is a clue, and the registration and full model designation can confirm the variant.
Variants and related aircraft
ICAO lists the BAe 146-100 and the 146-100 Statesman under B461. The longer BAe 146-200 and BAe 146-300 use B462 and B463 respectively.
Frequently asked questions
How many seats does a BAe 146-100 have?
British Aerospace described 80 to 90 seats as typical in its 1989 brochure. Actual seating varied with the operator and layout.
What does B461 mean on the radar?
B461 is the aircraft type code for the BAe 146-100. It also covers the 146-100 Statesman.