Boeing 737-800

25 Jul 2026 · © Unknown

A Southwest Airlines Boeing 737-800 (N8537Z) sits at the gate amidst a double rainbow—a classic sight for aviation spotters at a US hub.

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Sunny · 25 Jul 2026

Incredible capture!

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Boeing 737-700 (guessed, based on Southwest and size; may also be 737-800)

Aircraft

737-800 B737

Southwest Airlines Heart livery

N8537Z

Registration

Airline

Southwest Airlines

SWA / WN

Manufacturer

Boeing

Gear

Apple iPhone 15 Apple iPhone 15 back dual wide camera 5.96mm f/1.6

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Photo grade

Silver

Score: 83.0

Rainbow dramatically frames the Southwest 737, though ground clutter slightly distracts from an otherwise vibrant ramp shot.

Location

C43

Denver International Airport · DEN/KDEN

39.8600, -104.6740

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Denver International Airport DEN

Airport

Insights

Aviation History

Mainstay single-aisle airliner, backbone of Southwest’s fleet and a bestseller of its class.

Fleet Rarity

Southwest operates one of the largest 737-800 fleets; this model is a mainstay and not rare.

Record Flights

737-800 types have accomplished many transcontinental US flights; not typically used on long-haul overwater flights.

Safety & Events

737NG series has seen some non-fatal incidents, but generally an industry workhorse. No notable events for this specific registration visible.

Future Outlook

Most are still in active service. This particular aircraft is likely to remain active with Southwest.

Specifications

CFM56-7B

Engine

35.8 m

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

Approximated at 85 EPNdB, ICAO Chapter 4 compliant

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