Airbus A380-800 · PlaneSpot

Log in Sign up

Mystery Spotter 🇺🇸

16 Apr 2026 · © this photo is a test

british airways airbus a380

Spotting

2 likes 1 comments

Comments (1)

Log in to leave a comment.

Kiwi Aviation · 16 Apr 2026

So clean!

More like this

Boeing 777-200

Airbus A380-800

Airbus A321neo

Airbus A320-232

Boeing 777-200ER

Boeing 777-200ER

Boeing 747-436

Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner

Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner

Airbus A380-800

Aérospatiale/BAC Concorde

Airbus A380

Aircraft

British Airways standard livery

Airline

British Airways

Manufacturer

Achievements

Rare Bird, Ultra-Long-Haul, Airbus Aficionado, Superjumbo Spotter

4 badges earned

Location

Miami International Airport

MIA/KMIA

25.7960, -80.2897

Open map

Miami International Airport MIA

Insights

Aviation History

The Airbus A380 is the world\'s largest passenger aircraft and British Airways is one of several major global operators.

Fleet Rarity

British Airways operates 12 Airbus A380-800s, a significant subfleet but fewer in service globally since COVID-19.

Record Flights

Used on ultra-long-haul and high-density routes, such as London–Los Angeles, London–Hong Kong.

Safety & Events

British Airways\' A380 fleet has not been involved in notable major incidents.

Future Outlook

BA\'s A380s are returning to service post-pandemic; most are expected to remain in operation through the 2030s.

Specifications

Rolls-Royce Trent 900 or Engine Alliance GP7200 (cannot confirm which from angle)

Engine

79.75 meters

Wingspan

72.72 meters

Length

15,200 kilometers

Range

903 km/h

Speed

469 passengers (typical BA configuration)

Capacity

575,000 kilograms

MTOW

24.09 meters

Height

311–340 kN each (Rolls-Royce Trent 900) / 340–356 kN each (Engine Alliance GP7200)

Thrust

ICAO Chapter 4, ~94-98 dB on approach

Noise