Boeing 737-800

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03 Apr 2026 · © AFL1464

United 737 MAX 8 takes off while United 737-800 lands!

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Aircraft

737-800 B738

United Airlines new livery (post-2019)

N37275

Registration

Airline

United Airlines

UAL / UA

Manufacturer

Boeing

Gear

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Achievements

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Location

Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport

PHX/KPHX · Runway 26R

33.4350, -111.9970

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Airport

Insights

Aviation History

The 737-800 is one of the most successful and widely operated narrow-body jets in commercial aviation history, helping usher in the era of high-frequency domestic and regional flying.

Fleet Rarity

Boeing 737-800 is very common; United operates over 140 frames.

Record Flights

The 737-800 serves short-haul and medium-haul flights; no special record flights, but highly utilized for transcontinental US routes.

Safety & Events

The 737-800 has been involved in routine non-fatal and some fatal incidents across global operators, but United\'s fleet has maintained a strong safety record.

Future Outlook

Still actively flown and will remain in service for years, with gradual phase-out expected later this decade in favor of 737 MAX models.

Specifications

CFM56-7B

Engine

35.8 meters

Wingspan

39.5 meters

Length

5,765 km

Range

842 km/h

Speed

162–189 passengers

Capacity

79,015 kg

MTOW

12.5 meters

Height

121.4 kN (27,300 lbf) per engine

Thrust

Approximates to ICAO Chapter 3/4, 85–90 dB (varies by phase)

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