Capacity Calculator
Count tiles, see planes — instant capacity eligibility check.
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Airport Capacity Calculator
The Airport Capacity Calculator answers the most repeated question in Itty Bitty Airport: “Can I host this plane yet?” Enter your indoor floor tile count and the tool lists every aircraft your capacity supports — from Beechcraft Premier I (0 tiles) through Airbus A380 (200 tiles).
How capacity works
Capacity = number of indoor floor tiles
1 tile = 1 capacityOutdoor runways, taxiways, and aprons do not count. Multi-story enclosed terminals count each indoor floor tile. This matches airport capacity guide and Taco Dev’s BETA design.
Airport Capacity Calculator
Each indoor floor tile equals 1 passenger capacity in Itty Bitty Airport.
Using the Capacity Calculator
This wiki page embeds the CapacityCalculator interactive component. On the live site:
- Navigate to this page (
/tools/capacity-calculator/) - Find the CapacityCalculator widget below this article
- Enter your total indoor floor tiles in the input field
- Click Calculate eligible planes
- Review the results list showing all planes at or below your capacity
The component reads plane data from the same source as planes hub — capacity thresholds for all 12 aircraft.
Example calculations
| Tiles entered | Planes unlocked (capacity only) |
|---|---|
| 0 | Beechcraft Premier I |
| 20 | + Q400 |
| 40 | + Boeing 737 |
| 60 | + Airbus A320 |
| 80 | + Boeing 777 |
| 150 | + Boeing 747 |
| 200 | + Airbus A380 (all planes) |
Capacity alone doesn’t guarantee landings — you still need matching ATC, runway, and jetway. Use plane requirements checker next.
Key capacity milestones
| Milestone | Plane | Payout |
|---|---|---|
| 20 | Q400 | $12,000 |
| 40 | Boeing 737 | $25,000 |
| 60 | Airbus A320 | $35,000 |
| 80 | Boeing 777 | $45,000 |
| 100 | Airbus Beluga | $55,000 |
| 120 | Concorde | $85,000 |
| 130 | C-17 Globemaster | $65,000 |
| 150 | Boeing 747 | $70,000 |
| 200 | Airbus A380 | $95,000 |
When to recalculate
After every terminal expansion session
Before announcing “747 ready” — must be 150+, not 149
After accidental demolition — save and protect
When planes not landing despite correct infrastructure
Counting tiles accurately
Walk terminal indoors — count floor tiles in enclosed areas
Include hallways and food courts if roofed — terminal design
Exclude jetway outdoor extensions unless indoor floor present
Double-count multi-floor levels separately
Capacity vs funding
Calculator shows eligibility, not affordability. Long Range ATC ($400K) for Concorde and A380 requires separate cash planning — how to get money
Bootstrap with codes — $162,000 total
Related tools and guides
CapacityCalculator component available on live wiki page. Data June 2026.