Boeing 737-800

01 Dec 2025 · © Unknown

This classic livery is gradually being phased out for Southwest's heart livery. The shot features the aircraft in rotation or taxi at what appears to be dusk or dawn with terminal backdrop.

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Aviation from DK · 01 Dec 2025

That’s a Boeing 737-700 not a 737-800…

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Boeing 737-7H4 (Next Generation, commonly 737-700)

Aircraft

737-800 B738

Southwest Airlines (classic canyon blue livery)

Airline

Southwest Airlines

SWA / WN

Manufacturer

Boeing

Insights

Aviation History

The Boeing 737-800 is a widely used member of the 737 Next Generation family, essential for short- and medium-haul operations worldwide.

Fleet Rarity

Not rare; over 4,600 737-800s produced, with Southwest operating a large subfleet.

Record Flights

Commonly used on North American domestic routes, including coast-to-coast pairs.

Safety & Events

Involved in routine non-fatal mechanical diversions and rare overruns, none particularly notable for Southwest's 737-800 fleet.

Future Outlook

Active; gradually being replaced by 737 MAX variants in the future.

Specifications

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

Noise

Registration number is not clearly visible. The lighting suggests this is either dawn or dusk, which might relate to golden hour achievements depending on exact time.