Boeing 737-900

10 Apr 2026 · © Siliconserver

Turkish Airlines Boeing 737-900 (TC-JYH) on short final, captured during landing with the city and mountains in the background.

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Kiwi Aviation · 11 Apr 2026

Nice catch! ✈️

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Aircraft

737-900 B739

Turkish Airlines standard livery

TC-JYH

Registration

Airline

Turkish Airlines

THY / TK

Manufacturer

Boeing

Gear

Sony Alpha 6000 Sony SELP1650 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6

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Location

Visitors terrace

Stuttgart Airport · STR/EDDS

48.6899, 9.2220

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Stuttgart Airport STR

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Aviation History

The Boeing 737-800 is one of the most prolific aircraft types in the world, forming the backbone of many airlines\' short and medium-haul operations for over 20 years.

Fleet Rarity

This aircraft type is very common, including in the Turkish Airlines fleet.

Record Flights

Not known for setting notable record flights—commonly used for intra-Europe and regional routes.

Safety & Events

The 737-800 is a safe and widely used aircraft with a typical safety record. Notably, some 737-800s have been involved in runway excursions and hard landings, but the model has an excellent operational history.

Future Outlook

Still flying and in active service; expected to remain in operation worldwide for at least another decade.

Specifications

CFM International CFM56-7B

Engine

35.8 m

Wingspan

39.5 m

Length

5,765 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 compliant (~85 dB takeoff at sideline)

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