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C-17 Globemaster

Military cargo hauler — 130 capacity Large runway ops.

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C-17 Globemaster

The C-17 Globemaster military transport brings $65,000 landings at 130 capacity in Itty Bitty Airport. Sharing Large ATC Tower, Large Runway, and Medium Jetbridge with Airbus Beluga, it fills the gap between 100-capacity cargo ops and 150-capacity Boeing 747 jumbo service.

Quick stats

StatValue
Capacity130
Payout$65,000
ATCLarge ATC Tower
RunwayLarge Runway
JetwayMedium Jetbridge
GamepassNo
TierLate

Requirements

  1. 130 indoor floor tiles
  2. Large ATC Tower
  3. Large Runway
  4. Medium Jetbridge

Capacity calculator — verify 130+

Progression placement

Natural order after Beluga (100) before 747 (150):

777 → Beluga → C-17 → 747 → Concorde

How to get all planes checklist item.

Income strategy

$65k landings accelerate tile expansion 130→150 for 747.

Consider dedicated military cargo apron in airport layouts — cosmetic fun

Troubleshooting

130 capacity exact — 129 fails

Wrong jetway (Double not needed — Medium sufficient)

Planes not landing

C-17 Globemaster — Itty Bitty Airport BETA.

Frequently asked questions

What capacity for C-17 Globemaster?
130 indoor floor tiles.
C-17 payout?
$65,000 per landing.
What jetway does C-17 use?
Medium Jetbridge — same as Beluga and 777.
Does C-17 need Large Runway?
Yes with Large ATC Tower.
C-17 vs Boeing 747?
747 needs 150 cap, Double Jetbridge, pays $70k. C-17 needs 130 cap, Medium Jetbridge, pays $65k.
Is C-17 endgame?
Late game — not Concorde/A380 tier but strong income before 747.
Can C-17 share gates with Beluga?
Same Medium Jetbridge tier — pathfinding uses last placed jetway.

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