Boeing 737-800

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19 Mar 2026 · © Unknown

Southwest Airlines Boeing 737-800 N8737L at the gate with distinctive Heart livery and split scimitar winglets.

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Aircraft

737-800 B737

Southwest Airlines Heart Livery

N8737L

Registration

Airline

Southwest Airlines

SWA / WN

Manufacturer

Boeing

Location

Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport

SJC/KSJC

37.3625, -121.9290

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Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport SJC

Airport

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Aviation History

The 737-800 is the most popular variant of the Boeing Next Generation 737 series and forms the backbone of Southwest\'s fleet.

Fleet Rarity

Southwest Airlines is the largest operator of 737-800 in the world; very common in their fleet.

Record Flights

Commonly used for high-frequency short-to-medium-haul domestic U.S. routes; not typically used for record flights.

Safety & Events

737-800 has a strong safety record with a few notable, generally non-fatal, incidents across the global fleet.

Future Outlook

Still flying as of 2024; likely to remain a fleet mainstay through the decade.

Specifications

CFM56-7B

Engine

35.8 m (with blended winglets)

Wingspan

39.5 m

Length

5,665 km

Range

842 km/h

Speed

175 passengers

Capacity

79,015 kg

MTOW

12.5 m

Height

121.4 kN (27,300 lbf)

Thrust

ICAO Chapter 4 compliant (~85-90 dB at takeoff)

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