Will my wheelchair fit on an airplane? What are the dimensions of the cargo hold?
Powered wheelchairs and scooters almost always have to be stored underneath the airplane in the cargo hold. Cargo holds vary in size, based on the aircraft type. Many travelers have been surprised at the airport when they are told that their power wheelchair will not fit. This is a major inconvenience, as it can disrupt your travel plans.
Depending on the size of your wheelchair/scooter, you may need to fold down your seatback in order for it to fit into the hold. Airline personnel can assist you with this, if you bring the tools (typically a small wrench to loosen bolts) with you. A list of aircraft types and the dimensions of their cargo holds can be found below:
Aircraft TypeCargo Door Height (inches)Cargo Door Width (inches)
Airbus A220
32″
44″
Airbus A310
66″
104″
Airbus A319
48″
71″
Airbus A320
48″
71″
Airbus A321
48″
71″
Airbus A330
66″
106″
Airbus A340
66.2″
107.1″
Airbus A350
66″
96″
Airbus A380
64″
67″
ATR 42
48.2″
25.5″
ATR 72
48.2″
25.5″
Boeing 717
30″
35″
Boeing 727
44″
54″
Boeing 737
33″
48″
Boeing 747
66″
104″
Boeing 757
44″
55″
Boeing 767
69″
70″
Boeing 777
64″
101.9″
Boeing 787
67″
106″
Bombardier CS100
32″
44″
Bombardier CS300
32″
44″
Canadair Regional Jet CRJ/CRJ 200
43″
33″
Canadair Regional Jet CRJ 700
33″
43″
Canadair Regional Jet CRJ 900
33″
43″
deHavilland Dash 8-100
60″
50″
deHavilland Dash 8-300
60″
50″
deHavilland Dash 8-400
60″
55″
Embraer EMB 120
51″
54″
Embraer ERJ 135/145
39″
39″
Embraer E170 & E175
35″
43″
Embraer E190 & E195
35″
43″
Fokker 100
35″
44″
McDonnell Douglas DC9-50
31″
51″
McDonnell Douglas MD80
28″
53″
McDonnell Douglas MD90
28″
53″
Saab 2000
51″
53″
Saab 340b
51″
53″
Sukhoi Superjet 100/95
35″
48″
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