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01 May 2026 · © Unknown

Ryanair B737-8AS LTD-NQY

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Tbaiavgeek · 02 May 2026

Great spot!

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Gear

Nikon D3300 55-300mm

Achievements

Winglet Watcher, Boeing Beginner, Narrowbody Ninja

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Location

Spitfire Corner

Cornwall Airport Newquay · NQY/EGHQ · Runway 30

50.4343, -4.9755

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Cornwall Airport Newquay NQY

Insights

Aviation History

The Boeing 737-800 is a mainstay of short-haul and medium-haul low-cost operations, with Ryanair being the largest operator.

Fleet Rarity

Ryanair operates one of the world’s largest 737-800 fleets; this type is extremely common.

Record Flights

Commonly operates busy European city-pairs; not noted for special record routes.

Safety & Events

Generally reliable; there have been isolated mechanical issues, but no notable events specifically involving Ryanair 737-800s of major historical impact.

Future Outlook

Still widely in service as of 2024; Ryanair is beginning to integrate 737 MAX types.

Specifications

CFM56-7B

Engine

35.8 m

Wingspan

39.5 m

Length

5,765 km

Range

842 km/h

Speed

189 passengers

Capacity

79,015 kg

MTOW

12.5 m

Height

121.4 kN (27,300 lbf) per engine

Thrust

Approximatively 85-90 dB on takeoff, ICAO Chapter 3/4 compliant

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