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25 Apr 2026 · © SSGTRocky

United Airlines Boeing 737-800 (N77538) at the gate, ready for boarding at a major U.S. airport.

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Aircraft

United Airlines (Post-Merger Globe Livery)

Airline

United Airlines

Manufacturer

Gear

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Location

Denver International Airport

DEN/KDEN

39.8600, -104.6740

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Denver International Airport DEN

Insights

Aviation History

One of the most widely used medium-haul jets, core of airline fleets worldwide. Boeing 737-800 is an essential workhorse for United and many other airlines.

Fleet Rarity

One of over 70 Boeing 737-800s in United\'s fleet (as of 2024), so not rare.

Record Flights

Commonly used on high-frequency U.S. domestic and North American routes, but not for ultra-long-haul flights.

Safety & Events

737 series has had many notable events, but the -800 variant has one of the safest records in its class. No major incidents are associated with this specific registration.

Future Outlook

Expected to remain in service until replaced gradually with Boeing 737 MAX family or Airbus A321XLRs in the coming decade.

Specifications

CFM International CFM56-7B

Engine

35.8 m

Wingspan

39.5 m

Length

5,765 km

Range

842 km/h

Speed

162-189 passengers

Capacity

79,015 kg

MTOW

12.5 m

Height

121.4 kN (27,300 lbf) per engine

Thrust

Chapter 4, ICAO (typically under 86 dB on takeoff, varies with load)

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