McDonnell Douglas MD-83

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03 Apr 2026 · © SSGTRocky

Classic American Airlines MD-83 taxiing under dramatic skies—a rare sight now since their retirement from U.S. skies.

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Judge Dredd · 03 Apr 2026

Amazing shot!

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Aircraft

MD-83 MD83

American Airlines classic polished metal livery

Airline

American Airlines

AAL / AA

Manufacturer

McDonnell Douglas

Achievements

Retro Wings, Rare Bird, Vintage Voyager, Golden Hour Glory

4 badges earned

Location

Dallas Fort Worth International Airport

DFW/KDFW

32.8968, -97.0380

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Dallas Fort Worth International Airport DFW

Airport

Insights

Aviation History

Last generation of the iconic MD-80 line, once the workhorse of American domestic fleets in the 80s, 90s, and early 2000s.

Fleet Rarity

At retirement, American operated the world’s largest MD-80 fleet. As of 2024, almost all MD-83s retired from U.S. airline service.

Record Flights

Used on many high-frequency domestic U.S. routes, but not typically on record-breaking flights.

Safety & Events

MD-80s have had several incidents historically, but no major accidents specific to American\'s MD-83 fleet. The MD-80s were widely referenced as \'Super 80\' in AA advertising.

Future Outlook

Retired from American Airlines in 2019; most are stored, scrapped, or flown by smaller operators (few remain in service globally).

Specifications

Pratt & Whitney JT8D-219

Engine

32.87 m

Wingspan

45.06 m

Length

4,630 km

Range

811 km/h

Speed

155 passengers (two-class typical)

Capacity

72,575 kg

MTOW

9.02 m

Height

89.0 kN (20,000 lbf) per engine

Thrust

Stage 3 (ICAO); typical noise level: approach 92-94 dB

Noise