Boeing 737-800

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A Southwest Airlines Boeing 737-800 taxis during a stunning golden hour after rain, with dramatic clouds and wet ramp reflections.

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Aircraft

737-800 B738

Southwest Airlines standard livery

Airline

Southwest Airlines

SWA / WN

Manufacturer

Boeing

Gear

Apple iPhone 15 Apple iPhone 15 back dual wide camera 5.96mm f/1.6

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Golden Hour Glory, Winglet Watcher, Weather Warrior, Boeing Beginner, Narrowbody Ninja, Frequent Spotter

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Photo grade

Bronze

Score: 76.0

Stunning golden hour and reflection, but the plane is small and less sharp due to distance.

Location

Denver International Airport

DEN/KDEN

39.8600, -104.6740

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Denver International Airport DEN

Airport

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Aviation History

Workhorse of US low-cost carriers and airlines worldwide; cornerstone of Southwest Airlines\' operations.

Fleet Rarity

Not rare; one of the most common narrowbody jets globally (over 5000 produced).

Record Flights

No notable record flights (737-800 is a very common aircraft for US domestic and short international routes).

Safety & Events

737 family has had some notable incidents, though the specific -800 model has a strong safety record.

Future Outlook

Expected to remain in service for many years, being gradually supplemented by 737 MAX models in Southwest\'s fleet.

Specifications

35.8 m

Wingspan

39.5 m

Length

5,420 km

Range

842 km/h

Speed

162-189 passengers

Capacity

79,015 kg

MTOW

12.5 m

Height

2 x 121.4 kN (CFM56-7B engines, typical for 737-800)

Thrust

ICAO Chapter 4 compliant (typically ~85 dB on sideline measurement)

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