Boeing 737-8FE (737-800) · PlaneSpot

Log in Sign up

Judge Dredd 🇦🇺

28 Apr 2026 · © Judge Dredd

Virgin Australia Boeing 737-800 (VH-YFL) taxis on the ramp under clear blue skies.

Spotting

4K

1 likes 0 comments

Comments (0)

Log in to leave a comment.

No comments yet.

More like this

Boeing 737-8FE (737-800)

Airbus A320-200

Boeing 737-8FE (737-800)

Boeing 737-800

Boeing 737-8FE (Boeing 737-800)

Boeing 737-800

Boeing 737-800

Boeing 737-800

Boeing 737-800

Boeing 737-8 MAX

Boeing 737-8FE (737-800)

Boeing 737-700

Aircraft

737-8FE (737-800) B738

Virgin Australia standard livery

Airline

Virgin Australia

Manufacturer

Gear

FUJIFILM X-S10 XC 50-230mm F4.5-6.7 OIS II

Achievements

Winglet Watcher, Boeing Beginner, Narrowbody Ninja

3 badges earned

Location

Shep’s Mound

Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport · SYD/YSSY

-33.9461, 151.1770

Open map

Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport SYD

Insights

Aviation History

The Boeing 737-800 is one of the most successful and widely operated narrowbody jets, forming the backbone of short- and medium-haul fleets worldwide.

Fleet Rarity

Virgin Australia operates a sizable fleet of 737-800s, and over 5000 units of this model were built, so it is not rare.

Record Flights

No special long or record flights; common domestic sectors in Australia.

Safety & Events

VH-YFL has not been involved in any major incidents (as of knowledge cutoff). The 737-800 series has had some noted incidents worldwide but is considered reliable.

Future Outlook

Still in active service as of 2024; expected to remain so for several years.

Specifications

CFM56-7B26

Engine

35.8 meters

Wingspan

39.5 meters

Length

5,765 km

Range

842 km/h

Speed

162-189 passengers (usually ~176 in typical Virgin Australia configuration)

Capacity

79,015 kg

MTOW

12.6 meters

Height

121.4 kN (27,300 lbf)

Thrust

ICAO Chapter 4 (typically ~85 dB on approach)

Noise