Which dimension specifies the span from wingtip to wingtip?

Which dimension specifies the span from wingtip to wingtip?

• A. Wing span
• B. Aircraft length
• C. Tail height
• D. Min Runway Width

Answer: (A)

Wing span is the total width of the aircraft measured from the tip of one wing to the tip of the other wing. This horizontal distance defines how much space the airplane occupies side-to-side, including any winglets that extend beyond the main wing. It’s the measurement you use when planning gate clearance, taxi paths, and hangar fit, because it directly affects the clearance around the wings. This differs from aircraft length (nose to tail), tail height (vertical size), and minimum runway width (a separate airport requirement, not a dimension of the airplane itself). For the SkyWest ERJ 175, the span is the dimension that matters for fitting safely between nearby equipment and structures.

Wing span is the total width of the aircraft measured from the tip of one wing to the tip of the other wing. This horizontal distance defines how much space the airplane occupies side-to-side, including any winglets that extend beyond the main wing. It’s the measurement you use when planning gate clearance, taxi paths, and hangar fit, because it directly affects the clearance around the wings. This differs from aircraft length (nose to tail), tail height (vertical size), and minimum runway width (a separate airport requirement, not a dimension of the airplane itself). For the SkyWest ERJ 175, the span is the dimension that matters for fitting safely between nearby equipment and structures.