LEGO Set 60101 Airport Cargo Plane: Pieces, Year, Figures

Specifications

Set number	60101
Release year	2016
Piece count	157
Minifigures	2
Theme	City
Subtheme	Airport
Building instructions	Download the instructions on lego.com

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LEGO City 60101 Airport Cargo Plane depicts an airport freight aircraft with crew for flying and ground handling roles. Released in 2016 under City, Airport, the set contains 157 pieces and includes 2 minifigures.

Set 60101 Airport Cargo Plane belongs to LEGO City, within the Airport subtheme. Its subject is air cargo rather than passenger travel, giving a city airport layout a working freight role. The model fits scenes built around runway activity, loading operations and everyday airport service work.

The build centers on a cargo plane made from 157 pieces, with 2 minifigures included. Together they cover cockpit duties and ground crew handling for a compact airport scenario.

This set suits builders who want to add a freight aircraft to a LEGO City airport. It can stand alone as a small play model, support a larger display with service vehicles and terminal areas, or serve as a collection entry for the 2016 Airport range.

Inventory of set 60101

The inventory of set 60101 lists 157 pieces, spare parts excluded: 96 different lots (one shape in one color) for 77 part shapes. The box also contains 7 spare parts, for small elements that are easy to lose.

Colors of set 60101

Main color: light bluish gray, making up 27% of the parts, followed by white (19%) and black (17%).

Color	Parts	Share
Light Bluish Gray	43	27%
White	30	19%
Black	27	17%
Yellow	15	9.6%
Green	15	9.6%
Dark Bluish Gray	10	6.4%
Red	5	3.2%
Trans-Red	4	2.5%
Trans-Green	2	1.3%
Trans-Light Blue	1	0.6%
Other colors (4)	4	2.5%

Part types

Type	Parts	Share
Plates	32	20%
Wheels and Tyres	21	13%
Tiles	19	12%
Bricks Curved	12	7.6%
Bricks Sloped	10	6.4%
Plates Wedged	8	5.1%

Most common parts in set 60101

Part	Color	Quantity
Plate 1 x 2 3023	Black	6
Wheel 8 x 6 4624	Light Bluish Gray	6
Tyre 14 x 4 Smooth Small Single [New Style] 59895	Black	6
Panel 1 x 4 x 2 with Side Supports - Hollow Studs 14718	White	4
Brick Curved 2 x 2 x 2/3 15068	White	4
Tyre 14 x 9 Smooth Small Wide Slick 30028	Black	4
Brick Sloped Inverted 45° 2 x 1 3665	White	4
Plate 1 x 6 3666	Light Bluish Gray	4
Tile 1 x 6 with Groove 6636	Light Bluish Gray	4
Wheel 8 x 9 with Hole Notched for Wheels Holder Pin, Re-inforced Back 74967	Light Bluish Gray	4

68 of the 77 part shapes in this set have their own page on Setopedia, with their colors, element numbers and the other sets that use them. See all LEGO parts

Exclusive parts in set 60101

One part shape in set 60101 appears in no other set in the catalog, most often a printed element, a sticker or a mold specific to the model. If it gets lost, you will need to look for it individually, for example on BrickLink, rather than in another set. Counting colors, 2 lots in the set are not found in any other set.

Part	Color
Sticker Sheet for Set 60101-1 24546

No similarly sized set supplies more than a quarter of its parts: set 60101 relies on a little-shared assortment.

Size of set 60101 within its line

With 157 pieces, set 60101 ranks #426 out of 723 City sets in our database, which have an average of 306 parts. Among the 459 sets released in 2016, it ranks #232.

The set in 3D

Spin the official model of the set, brick by brick.

Load the 3D model

3D model: Philippe Hurbain, LDraw.org Official Model Repository (CCAL 2.0 licence)

Included minifigures

Pilot, White Shirt with Tie and Wing Badge, Black Legs, Black Hat, Silver SunglassesQuantity : 1
Ground Crew, Orange Safety Vest, Medium Blue Legs, Red Hard Hat, StubbleQuantity : 1

Frequently asked questions

How many pieces does LEGO set 60101 Airport Cargo Plane have?

LEGO set 60101 Airport Cargo Plane has 157 pieces. It was released in 2016 as part of the City theme.

What year was LEGO set 60101 released?

Set 60101 Airport Cargo Plane was released in 2016 and belongs to the City theme.

Which minifigures are included in set 60101?

Number of minifigures in LEGO set 60101 Airport Cargo Plane: 2. Their names and quantities are listed in the “Included minifigures” section.

Where can I find the building instructions for set 60101?

The instructions for LEGO set 60101 Airport Cargo Plane can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 60101.

What is the main color of LEGO set 60101?

Light bluish gray, with 43 out of 157 pieces, or 27%. Next come white (19%) and black (17%).

How many different parts does set 60101 contain?

Set 60101 has 96 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 77 part shapes. Most common part: Plate 1 x 2 in black, with 6 copies.

Does LEGO set 60101 contain any exclusive parts?

Yes: one part shape exists in no other set: Sticker Sheet for Set 60101-1.

Which minifigures are included in LEGO City 60101 Airport Cargo Plane?

The set includes a pilot with white shirt, tie, wing badge, black legs, black hat and silver sunglasses, plus a ground crew worker with orange safety vest, medium blue legs, red hard hat and stubble.

What role does this set represent in a LEGO City airport layout?

It represents the freight side of airport operations. It works well for scenes involving cargo handling, ground support and preparation for a cargo flight.