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26 Apr 2026 · © Jwiggins1220

Southwest Airlines Boeing 737 on short final, viewed from below with signature split scimitar winglets.

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Aircraft

737-800 or 737 MAX 8 B737

Southwest Airlines (Standard Livery)

Airline

Southwest Airlines

Manufacturer

Achievements

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Location

Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport

BWI/KBWI

39.1754, -76.6683

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Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport BWI

Insights

Aviation History

One of the most common short-haul jets in the world; Southwest Airlines is the largest 737 operator.

Fleet Rarity

Extremely common; Southwest operates hundreds of 737s.

Record Flights

Frequently used on high-frequency domestic US routes.

Safety & Events

Southwest\'s 737 fleet has had notable non-fatal incidents but a strong safety record overall.

Future Outlook

Active; Southwest is steadily upgrading to 737 MAX.

Specifications

CFM International CFM56-7B (737-800) or CFM LEAP-1B (737 MAX 8)

Engine

35.8 m (737-800 with winglets) or 35.9 m (MAX 8)

Wingspan

39.5 m

Length

5,765 km (737-800); 6,570 km (MAX 8)

Range

842 km/h

Speed

175 passengers (in Southwest configuration)

Capacity

79,015 kg (737-800); 82,190 kg (MAX 8)

MTOW

12.5 m

Height

CFM56-7B: 121-129 kN, LEAP-1B: 120-140 kN

Thrust

ICAO Chapter 4 compliant (~85-90 dB at takeoff)

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