FAQ · FAQ-021

What is Code F and why is it in the news?

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Illustration: Luís de Camões Airport Observatory (original work). Not to scale; not the airport design.

Code F is the largest aircraft category in the international aerodrome reference code, used for aircraft with the widest wingspans. Runways, taxiways and stands must be designed for it. In September 2026 the Government asked ANA to demonstrate full Code F compatibility.

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  1. Government responds to ANA’s technical report on the new Lisbon airportPortuguese Government — Ministry of Infrastructure and Housing · · 2 — Official report, plan or statement Original (opens the issuer’s website)

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Answer checked against the cited sources on 18 Oct 2026.

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