it's easier than you might think. for example, on a 747 you don't need external stairs, since access is available via the nose wheel landing gear bay [0] accord

it's easier than you might think. for example, on a 747 you don't need external stairs, since access is available via the nose wheel landing gear bay [0] according to a pilot. 0. https://aviation.stackexchange.com/questions/2605/can-large-airliners-be-operated-without-ground-support?rq=1#comment141427_2605 https://aviation.stackexchange.com/questions/2605/can-large-...