Boeing 747-400F

AJWeiss10 🇺🇸

07 Mar 2026 · © Unknown

The presence of two dedicated 747-400Fs together is increasingly uncommon as the model's numbers dwindle.

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Aircraft

747-400F B744

CargoLogicAir; Atlas Air Cargo

Airline

CargoLogicAir; Atlas Air Cargo

Manufacturer

Boeing

Achievements

Queen of the Skies

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Location

John F. Kennedy International Airport

JFK/KJFK

40.6394, -73.7793

Open map

John F. Kennedy International Airport JFK

Airport

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Aviation History

The Boeing 747-400F is a dedicated large capacity freighter and was once the backbone of long-haul air cargo worldwide.

Fleet Rarity

Fewer than 200 active 747-400Fs remain worldwide as the type is increasingly retired.

Record Flights

Used for some of the world's longest cargo flights; flown on specialized charter, humanitarian, and outsize cargo routes.

Safety & Events

The type is known for reliability but some frames have been involved in non-fatal technical issues.

Future Outlook

Gradually being replaced by 747-8F and other newer freighters, but still active for major cargo carriers.

Specifications

CF6-80C2B1F or PW4056

Engine

64.4 m

Wingspan

70.7 m

Length

8,240 km

Range

907 km/h

Speed

Payload up to 112,760 kg

Capacity

396,890 kg

MTOW

19.4 m

Height

Each engine approx 255–282 kN (26,000–28,000 kgf)

Thrust

QC2 (approach), ICAO Chapter 3

Noise

Identification at airline level (CargoLogicAir and Atlas Air Cargo) based on visible livery; engine model inferred – not confirmed without closer view.