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10 Apr 2026 · © Judge Dredd

Qantas Boeing 737-800 (VH-VYD) rotates off a wet runway under overcast skies, classic sight at major Australian airports.

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Kiwi Aviation · 11 Apr 2026

Incredible capture!

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Aircraft

Standard Qantas livery

Airline

Manufacturer

Gear

FUJIFILM X-S10 XF 16-80mm f/4 R OIS WR

Achievements

Runway Royalty, Winglet Watcher, Weather Warrior, Boeing Beginner, Narrowbody Ninja

5 badges earned

Location

Shep’s Mound

Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport · SYD/YSSY

-33.9461, 151.1770

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Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport SYD

Insights

Aviation History

Workhorse of short/medium-haul fleets; Qantas is one of the largest 737-800 operators in the Southern Hemisphere.

Fleet Rarity

One of over 75 active 737-800s in the Qantas fleet; very common worldwide.

Record Flights

Commonly flies transcontinental Australia routes; the 737-800 type has flown notable domestic long sectors.

Safety & Events

Boeing 737-800s have had a strong safety record; Qantas maintains an excellent safety record on this type.

Future Outlook

Gradually being replaced by 737 MAX and Airbus A321XLR in the future, but still actively flying.

Specifications

CFM56-7B

Engine

35.79 m

Wingspan

39.5 m

Length

5,665 km

Range

842 km/h

Speed

162-189 passengers

Capacity

79,015 kg

MTOW

12.5 m

Height

121.4 kN (27,300 lbf)

Thrust

ICAO Chapter 4, ~85 dB (at takeoff, typical)

Noise