What is the temperature in the cargo hold of a plane?

You should have no concerns about temperatures in the cargo hold. According to a 1996 New York Times story, Federal Aviation Administration tests showed that temperatures inside pressurized luggage compartments ranged from 65 to 70 degrees, comparable to passenger compartments.



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Many things including bottles containing liquids break when the temperature drops below zero, so the cargo hold is always maintained above freezing; 7°C is typical (source). This applies to both pure cargo aircraft and mixed passenger/cargo airplanes.

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The cargo hold is pressurized and temperature controlled, with the temp usually at about 20 degrees colder than the cabin (at altitude).

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Doing your pre-start scan, the temperature controller for the cargo holds is usually just left at 12 o'clock. That should result in a zone temperature of about 15C.

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Air pressures on FedEx Express aircraft vary from as low as 8.3 psi at cruise altitude to as much as 14.7 psi on the ground.

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What is the temperature on an airplane? AeroTime Hub reports that, typically, planes are kept between 22°C and 24°C (or, roughly, between 71°F and 75°F). Seems warm enough, right? Well, it may seem cooler than usual to some passengers because they're sitting still in their seats.

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Being trapped inside a baggage compartment during a flight is no picnic. The hold is pressurized. There is plenty of oxygen, but some airline cargo holds are not climate-controlled, Thompson said.

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The reality is that there is no way to access it. It is true that pilots have access to a room under the cockpit, known as the avionics bay. The 'brain' of the aircraft is kept there. However, under no circumstances may the cargo hold be accessed from any part of the passenger cabin.

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That being said, most flight crew will have considerably higher tolerance for turbulence than most passengers, and crews flying freighters are considerably more likely to just ignore some light turbulence than crews flying passengers (the boxes* neither shriek, nor write nasty letters to the airline).

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As long as the inside of the aircraft is kept warm enough, planes can take off and land in temperatures as low as minus 67 degrees Fahrenheit. It's often not much warmer than that outside your window at altitude. If you've ever put your hand on the wall or window when you're flying, you'll note that it's cold, sure.

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The first question that arises is whether a commercial cargo plane is pressurised. If asked in one word, it's yes. Most commercial air freighters predominantly use pressurised fleets. The majority of cargo that is shipped requires temperature and pressure controls.

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Your pet dog or cat is secured inside their IATA-compliant crate before boarding the flight. Most airlines ensure your pet boards and disembarks the aircraft on priority. The cargo hold has a special area for pets, and your pet's crate is secured in the plane in its designated space.

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Ice builds up on aircraft in two ways: in flight or on the ground. On the ground, precipitation falls onto the airplane and freezes on upper surfaces much like what happens if you leave your car out overnight. On planes, ground icing forms on the upper surfaces of the wing and tail.

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Because of ram-air heating of the wings. Forward motion of the airplane keeps the wings heated sufficiently to keep fuel temperatures just above freezing. (However, once the fuel flows down into the pipes on its way to the engines, it will start freezing, unless the path is very short.)

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Air is less dense and generates less lift in extreme heat, making it harder for airplanes to take off, according to the FAA. In some cases, airlines must reduce the amount of cargo and/or passengers on the plane in order to take off in high-heat conditions.

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