Boeing 757-251

30 Jun 2026 · © Medico :)

Delta Air Lines Boeing 757-251 (N589NW) waits on the taxiway, displaying its iconic narrow fuselage and blended winglets.

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Edgeworthy Robinson · 04 Jul 2026

This is a B757-300

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Aircraft

757-251 B752

Delta Air Lines Standard Livery

N589NW

Registration

Airline

Delta Air Lines

DAL / DL

Manufacturer

Boeing

Gear

Canon EOS Rebel T7 EF75-300mm f/4-5.6

Achievements

Vintage Voyager, Winglet Watcher, Boeing Beginner

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Photo grade

Bronze

Score: 73.0

Nice side-on capture; slight softness and overcast light mute the Delta colors but composition is clean and uncluttered.

Location

Seattle–Tacoma International Airport

SEA/KSEA

47.4479, -122.3100

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Seattle–Tacoma International Airport SEA

Airport

Insights

Aviation History

The Boeing 757-200 is a highly successful narrowbody airliner, known for its strong performance and versatility—Delta is one of its largest operators, and the type is increasingly rare in passenger service.

Fleet Rarity

Fewer than 170 Boeing 757-200s remain in passenger service worldwide; Delta is the largest operator of the type as of 2024.

Record Flights

757s frequently operate medium- and transcontinental US flights, and have also been used on unique transatlantic and high-elevation routes due to their performance.

Safety & Events

The 757 series has a strong safety record, with a few notable incidents over its long operational history; no specific notable events for N589NW are widely reported.

Future Outlook

Delta is planning to retire its Boeing 757 fleet within the decade, as newer models enter service.

Specifications

Pratt & Whitney PW2037

Engine

38.05 m

Wingspan

47.32 m

Length

6,315 km

Range

850 km/h

Speed

200-239 passengers

Capacity

115,680 kg

MTOW

13.56 m

Height

37,400 lbf (166 kN) per engine

Thrust

QC1.0/ICAO Chapter 3

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