Boeing 737-700

28 Dec 2025 · © Unknown

The aircraft is on approach at low altitude, likely for an airport such as San Jose (SJC) or Oakland (OAK), both of which have approaches passing over major freeways.

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Boeing 737-700 (guessed, based on Southwest and size; may also be 737-800)

Aircraft

737-700 B737

Southwest Airlines Heart livery

Airline

Southwest Airlines

SWA / WN

Manufacturer

Boeing

Insights

Aviation History

Workhorse of US domestic airlines, Southwest is the world's largest operator of the 737-700 fleet.

Fleet Rarity

Very common; Southwest operates over 450 examples.

Record Flights

Routinely used on high-density short- and medium-haul US routes, including coast-to-coast and Hawaii.

Safety & Events

Some Southwest 737-700s involved in well-publicized non-fatal decompression and engine failure incidents; overall excellent safety record.

Future Outlook

Gradual phase-out planned as airline up-gauges to 737-8 MAX.

Specifications

CFM56-7B

Engine

34.32 meters

Wingspan

33.63 meters

Length

6,370 kilometers

Range

828 kilometers per hour

Speed

143 passengers (typical Southwest single-class)

Capacity

70,080 kilograms

MTOW

12.57 meters

Height

Each engine up to 121 kN (27,300 lbf)

Thrust

ICAO Chapter 3 (typically 89-99 dB for this class)

Noise

Registration not visible; variant inferred by livery, operator, and proportions.