737800BCF

The 737-800BCF, or Boeing 737-800 Boeing Converted Freighter, is a converted freighter based on the Boeing 737-800 passenger airliner. It is designed to provide dedicated cargo capability on routes suitable for a narrow-body aircraft. The BCF designation indicates that the aircraft is a Boeing-converted freighter rather than a purpose-built production freighter.

Development and conversion of the 737-800BCF involve taking existing 737-800 airframes and modifying them to operate as freighters. The program began in the late 2010s, and subsequent years saw multiple operators take delivery of converted aircraft. Boeing supports the program with collaboration from external conversion service providers, sourcing airframes from airlines or lessors before converting them for cargo use.

Design and capabilities of the conversion include a large main deck cargo door and a strengthened floor, along with a cargo handling system to support palletized freight. The interior is configured to carry standard palletized loads and LD3 containers on the main deck. The airframe retains its flight deck and general aerodynamics, while modifications focus on payload, systems, and safety. Typical payload is around 23 metric tons, enabling regional and short-haul cargo missions, with range varying according to payload.

Operational use and market presence: since entering service, 737-800BCF conversions have been adopted by a number of airlines and cargo operators worldwide. The aircraft provides a cost-efficient means to expand cargo capacity using existing airframes and complements larger freighter fleets for regional networks. It forms part of Boeing’s family of Converted Freighters, alongside other models such as the 737-700BCF and the 767-300BCF.