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18 May 2026 · © KevinS

Paxton the Puffin at SNA

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Aircraft

Frontier Airlines \'Paxton the Puffin\'

Airline

Frontier Airlines

Manufacturer

Gear

iPhone 17ProMax

Achievements

Livery Legend, Winglet Watcher, Airbus Aficionado, Neo Navigator, Narrowbody Ninja

5 badges earned

Photo grade

B

Bronze

Score: 75.0

Good clarity on the Frontier jet, though the ramp railing partially blocks the nose and distracts from the subject.

Location

Gate 22

John Wayne Orange County International Airport · SNA/KSNA

33.6748, -117.8650

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John Wayne Orange County International Airport SNA

Insights

Aviation History

The Airbus A320neo is one of the most popular and fuel-efficient narrowbody jets in world airline fleets, representing a major technological evolution for single-aisle aircraft.

Fleet Rarity

Common in Frontier\'s fleet; Frontier operates ~70 A320neo family aircraft.

Record Flights

Not typically used for very long flights, but Frontier operates some of the longest A320neo routes in the US.

Safety & Events

No major incidents with this specific frame.

Future Outlook

Active, likely to remain in service for over a decade.

Specifications

CFM International LEAP-1A

Engine

35.8 meters

Wingspan

37.57 meters

Length

6,300 km

Range

828 km/h

Speed

180-194 passengers

Capacity

79,000 kg

MTOW

11.76 meters

Height

2 × 27,000 lbf (120 kN)

Thrust

ICAO Chapter 4 compliant (~85 EPNdB on approach)

Noise