Boeing 737-8H4 (commonly referred to as 737-800 in Southwest's fleet)

13 Feb 2026 · © Unknown

Southwest Airlines operates its 737-800s in a single-class configuration; the split scimitar winglets are visible in this image. The city skyline in the background is a signature LAX spotting feature.

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Aircraft

737-8H4 (commonly referred to as 737-800 in Southwest's fleet) B738

Southwest Airlines Heart Livery

N8532S

Registration

Airline

Southwest Airlines

SWA / WN

Manufacturer

Boeing

Insights

Aviation History

The Boeing 737-800 is one of the world's best-selling and most widely used narrow-body airliners. Southwest Airlines is the largest operator of the 737 in the world.

Fleet Rarity

Very common; Southwest operates one of the largest fleets of 737-800s.

Record Flights

The 737-800 has regularly performed cross-country flights in the US; no special world records but is notable for high utilization in high-frequency, short to medium haul routes.

Safety & Events

The type has had some notable incidents across operators but no major incidents specific to this airframe or livery are widely documented. Southwest is recognized for its safety record with this model.

Future Outlook

Still in wide active service with Southwest and many other carriers.

Specifications

CFM56-7B

Engine

35.8 m

Wingspan

39.5 m

Length

5,765 km

Range

842 km/h

Speed

175 passengers

Capacity

79,016 kg

MTOW

12.5 m

Height

121.4 kN (27,300 lbf) per engine

Thrust

ICAO Stage 4, typical departure 85-90 dB

Noise

Registration may be partially obscured but matches Southwest's 737-800 fleet format. Model is inferred from livery, airline, and visible features.