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24 Jul 2026 · © SoonerAlum93

Gate area of International Terminal at ORD.

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Aircraft

Icelandair (2022 new livery, blue tail with green accent, large titles)

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Gear

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

Achievements

Golden Hour Glory, Winglet Watcher, Boeing Beginner, Narrowbody Ninja

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Photo grade

B

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Score: 77.0

Golden-hour tones are nice, but busy foreground vehicles and slight softness lower the impact.

Location

Chicago O\'Hare International Airport

ORD/KORD

41.9786, -87.9048

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Chicago O\'Hare International Airport ORD

Insights

Aviation History

First Icelandair Boeing 737 MAX 8, delivered in 2018; represents the airline\'s new era of efficient narrowbody transatlantic operations.

Fleet Rarity

One of several 737 MAX 8s in Icelandair\'s fleet; Icelandair operates both MAX 8 and MAX 9s.

Record Flights

Used on Reykjavík-Keflavík to European and US East Coast routes, regular transatlantic service.

Safety & Events

No major incidents involving this frame reported; part of the MAX family which was grounded between 2019-2021.

Future Outlook

Active, as of 2024 operating scheduled passenger flights.

Specifications

CFM International LEAP-1B

Engine

35.9 m

Wingspan

39.5 m

Length

6,570 km

Range

839 km/h

Speed

178 passengers (2-class typical, up to 210 max)

Capacity

82,191 kg

MTOW

12.3 m

Height

28,000 lbf (125 kN) each

Thrust

ICAO Chapter 4 compliant (~85-88 EPNdB on departure)

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