Boeing 737-800

27 Apr 2026 · © Judge Dredd

Virgin Australia Boeing 737-800 (VH-YFK) taxiing at a major Australian airport with city construction in the background.

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Aircraft

737-800 B738

Virgin Australia standard livery

VH-YFK

Registration

Airline

Virgin Australia

VOZ / VA

Manufacturer

Boeing

Gear

FUJIFILM X-S10 XC 50-230mm F4.5-6.7 OIS II

Achievements

Winglet Watcher, Boeing Beginner, Narrowbody Ninja

3 badges earned

Location

Shep’s Mound

Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport · SYD/YSSY

-33.9461, 151.1770

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Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport SYD

Airport

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Aviation History

The Boeing 737-800 is one of the world\'s most popular narrow-body airliners, key to short-haul and medium-haul routes.

Fleet Rarity

Virgin Australia operates a large fleet of 737-800s; not a rare aircraft within the airline.

Record Flights

Used on some of Australia\'s busiest domestic trunk routes.

Safety & Events

The 737-800 is a workhorse for Virgin Australia, known for reliability; no major incidents tied to this airframe.

Future Outlook

Still in active service with Virgin Australia. No immediate retirement plans.

Specifications

CFM56-7B

Engine

35.8 m

Wingspan

39.5 m

Length

5,420 km

Range

840 km/h

Speed

162-189 passengers

Capacity

79,015 kg

MTOW

12.5 m

Height

121-123 kN (per engine)

Thrust

Approaches ICAO Chapter 4 standards (~85-90 dB takeoff)

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