Boeing 737-800

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29 May 2026 · © Unknown

Winglet view from an Alaska Airlines Boeing 737-800 cruising above mountainous terrain, with the iconic blue and green striped winglet.

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Aircraft

737-800 B737

Alaska Airlines (new colors, blue/green themed)

Airline

Alaska Airlines

ASA / AS

Manufacturer

Boeing

Gear

Apple iPad (10th generation) Apple iPad (10th generation) back camera 3mm f/1.8

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Winglet Watcher, Boeing Beginner, Narrowbody Ninja

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Photo grade

Bronze

Score: 77.0

Winglet colors pop but window frame dominates; sharp detail and clear view of terrain below.

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Aviation History

The 737-800 is one of Boeing’s most widely used and successful single-aisle aircraft, popular among airlines globally for short and medium-haul routes.

Fleet Rarity

Very common; over 4,700 produced.

Record Flights

No record flights specific to this model, but 737s have flown on transcontinental and long thin routes.

Safety & Events

737-800s have been involved in several incidents, generally typical of a high-volume fleet but not unusually incident-prone.

Future Outlook

Still flying in considerable numbers, although being replaced over time by 737 MAX variants.

Specifications

CFM56-7B

Engine

35.8 m (with winglets)

Wingspan

39.5 m

Length

5,765 km

Range

842 km/h

Speed

162–189 passengers

Capacity

79,016 kg

MTOW

12.5 m

Height

89–120 kN (20,000–27,000 lbf)

Thrust

ICAO Chapter 4 compliant (~85 dB approach)

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