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Delta Air Lines Boeing 737-900ER on the taxiway against a mountain backdrop.

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Aircraft

Delta Air Lines standard

Airline

Delta Air Lines

Manufacturer

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Photo grade

B

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Score: 74.0

Nice profile; foreground equipment slightly distracts but mountains add depth. Aircraft details are clear under decent light.

Location

El Paso International Airport

ELP/KELP

31.8099, -106.3760

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El Paso International Airport ELP

Insights

Aviation History

The Boeing 737-900ER is the largest and final variant of the 737 Next Generation series, widely used by major airlines in North America.

Fleet Rarity

Delta is one of the largest operators of this type; as of 2024, 737NGs are common but the -900ER is less common than -800 variant.

Record Flights

Capable of US transcontinental flights; often used by Delta on long domestic routes.

Safety & Events

No major incidents specific to Delta\'s 737-900ER fleet.

Future Outlook

Still flying actively, gradually being supplemented by newer 737 MAX models.

Specifications

CFM International CFM56-7B

Engine

35.8 meters

Wingspan

42.1 meters

Length

5,990 kilometers

Range

840 km/h

Speed

Up to 220 passengers

Capacity

85,139 kilograms

MTOW

12.5 meters

Height

121.4 kN (27,300 lbf) per engine

Thrust

ICAO Chapter 4 compliant, 87-90 dB on approach

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