About the Boeing 737-200
Boeing’s planning manual shows passenger and cargo arrangements for the 737-200 series, including the convertible -200C. The main deck can hold passenger rows, freight or a combination, depending on the aircraft and its layout.
Seating capacity
Nolinor publishes a 119-passenger example. It also shows a combi layout for 77 passengers and two cargo pallets, and another for 59 passengers and three pallets. Check with the operating airline for the capacity on your flight.
Cabin layout
Nolinor’s passenger diagram shows three seats on each side of the aisle in many rows. Its mixed layouts reserve part of the forward main deck for cargo and place passenger rows behind it. The boundary changes with the amount of space allocated to freight.
How to recognize a Boeing 737-200
Look for long, narrow engine nacelles under the wings. They can help distinguish the -200 from the later 737-300 in a clear side view. Check the registration when the engines are hard to see or you need to confirm the variant.
Variants and related aircraft
The FAA lists the 737-200 and specialized versions such as the CT-43 under B732. The seating examples here describe civilian passenger and combi aircraft. The later 737-300 uses B733.
Frequently asked questions
Does every Boeing 737-200 have 119 seats?
Nolinor shows 119 in its passenger example. Its combi plans show lower passenger capacities because some of the main deck is used for freight.
What does combi mean on a Boeing 737-200?
A combi layout carries passengers and freight on the same main deck, in separate sections. Check with the airline for the layout used on your flight.