ULD freighter

Boeing 747-8F — ULD positions and doors

Boeing 747-8F: 34 main-deck ULD positions and 12 on the lower deck, main-deck door 340 × 312 cm, contour up to 299.7 cm high.

Decks and positions

DeckPositionsPosition sizeContour heightDoor (W × H)
Main deck496 × 125 in
243.8 × 317.5 cm
243.8 cm
Q6 / A — 96 × 96 in
340 × 312 cm
main deck side door
3096 × 125 in
243.8 × 317.5 cm
299.7 cm (est.)
Q7 / D — 96 × 118 in
Lower deck12125 × 96 in
317.5 × 243.8 cm
162.6 cm (est.)
U — 186 × 64 in, 2 × 30.5 in wings
264 × 168 cm
lower cargo door

What fits?

A ULD built up on a 96 × 125 in base must stay inside the position contour (243.8 cm high on the main deck) and pass the 340 × 312 cm door. AeroStow builds your pieces up on every ULD type and IATA contour, checks the door, and plans the whole deck.

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Frequently asked

How many pallets fit on the Boeing 747-8F?

Standard: 34 on the main deck, 12 on the lower deck.

What is the main-deck door size of the Boeing 747-8F?

340 × 312 cm; the lower-deck door is 264 × 168 cm.

Data notes

Main deck 5,430 cm, 34 × 96 × 125 in positions (3 in the nose, 15 pairs, 1 at the tail); main deck height 304 cm, width 579 cm; side door 340 × 312 cm, nose door 350 × 250 cm; lower doors 264 × 168 cm; lower deck 168 cm high (82.3 + 68.7 + 23.6 m³). Lower deck: 12 PMC (Atlas Air), split estimated. Values marked or described as estimated are approximations. All figures are for planning and information only — always confirm with the operating airline before booking or loading.

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