Boeing 737-800

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29 May 2026 · © SoonerAlum93

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Aircraft

737-800 B738

Southwest Airlines Heart livery

N8673F

Registration

Airline

Southwest Airlines

SWA / WN

Manufacturer

Boeing

Gear

Apple iPhone 15 Pro Apple iPhone 15 Pro back triple camera 9mm f/2.8

Achievements

Winglet Watcher, Boeing Beginner, Narrowbody Ninja

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Photo grade

Silver

Score: 81.0

Nice side-on profile with registration visible; colors pop, though light is a bit flat and there's some background clutter.

Location

Chicago O\'Hare International Airport

ORD/KORD

41.9786, -87.9048

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Chicago O\'Hare International Airport ORD

Airport

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Aviation History

Workhorse of the US domestic market; backbone of the Southwest Airlines fleet; part of the best-selling commercial jet family.

Fleet Rarity

One of hundreds in Southwest\'s large 737-800 fleet; not rare within Southwest but rarer globally as most recent deliveries are 737 MAX series.

Record Flights

Used on some of Southwest\'s longer US domestic routes (e.g. Baltimore-Las Vegas, Oakland-Honolulu).

Safety & Events

737-800s have had a handful of non-fatal Southwest mechanical incidents, but overall a strong safety record.

Future Outlook

Still flying, with many years of service expected.

Specifications

CFM56-7B24

Engine

35.8 m

Wingspan

39.5 m

Length

5,765 km

Range

842 km/h

Speed

175 passengers

Capacity

79,015 kg

MTOW

12.5 m

Height

24,000 lbf (107 kN) per engine

Thrust

80-86 dB, ICAO Chapter 4 compliant

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