Which of the following aircraft is categorized as Category H?

• A. CL60
• B. BE40
• C. B737
• D. GLF4

Answer: (B)

Aircraft categories in tower operations group airplanes by size and performance to set appropriate separation and sequencing standards. Category H is used for a mid-size, faster jet commonly operated as a corporate or charter aircraft. The Beechcraft BE40 fits this group as a mid-size business jet, with performance and weight smaller than the large airliners and bigger jets but larger than light general aviation aircraft. In contrast, the Challenger CL60 and Gulfstream GLF4 are larger, heavier jets that would fall into higher categories, and the B737 is a large airliner that clearly belongs to the heavier category. So the Beechcraft BE40 is categorized as Category H.