Boeing 737-800

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03 Aug 2026 · © J.PURCELL

Ryanair B737-800

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Aircraft

737-800 B738

Ryanair standard livery

EI-DPN

Registration

Airline

Ryanair

RYR / FR

Manufacturer

Boeing

Gear

NIKON CORPORATION NIKON D3300 55.0-300.0 mm f/4.5-5.6

Achievements

Winglet Watcher, Boeing Beginner, Narrowbody Ninja

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Photo grade

Bronze

Score: 75.0

Nice full-side view with readable reg; fence posts in foreground are a little distracting, and light's a bit flat.

Location

Winters Lane

Bristol Airport · BRS/EGGD

51.3807, -2.7289

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Bristol Airport BRS

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Aviation History

The Boeing 737-800 is the most widely used variant of the Boeing 737NG series and a staple of low-cost carrier fleets such as Ryanair.

Fleet Rarity

Ryanair operates more than 400 Boeing 737-800s. The type itself is very common and not rare.

Record Flights

737-800s are often used on high-density short to medium-haul routes across Europe by Ryanair, but not notable for record-breaking flights.

Safety & Events

Ryanair has operated one of the largest 737-800 fleets with a very strong safety record; the type has occasionally been involved in bird strikes/technical diversions but without major incidents in Ryanair service.

Future Outlook

Still in active service; newer Boeing 737 MAX jets are gradually being added to the Ryanair fleet, but 737-800s expected to remain for years.

Specifications

CFM56-7B

Engine

35.8 meters

Wingspan

39.5 meters

Length

5,765 kilometers

Range

842 km/h

Speed

189 passengers

Capacity

79,015 kg

MTOW

12.5 meters

Height

121.4 kN (27,300 lbf) per engine

Thrust

Certified under ICAO Chapter 4 (varies by engine mod); typically 85-90 dB on approach

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