How much runway does a Cessna 150-152 require ?
When it comes to runways, Cessna 150-152’s are surprisingly good performers for airplanes with relatively low horsepower. Like other specifications, the Cessna “book” numbers are a bit optimistic, Cessna claims the airplanes can take off in less than 750 feet, and land in less than 500. Again wind pays a significant role. An airplane taking off and landing into a strong headwind will use only a small portion of the distance required without a headwind. At the Cessna 150-152 club national convention takeoff contest, one airplane used just 408 feet of runway for takeoff (into a headwind). If we remove wind from the equation, the realistic runway length requirement for a Cessna 150-152’s takeoff is about 1,500 feet, about 750 feet is the realistic minimum runway length for landing. With a 10-15 knot headwind, these distances can easily be cut in half.
