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24 May 2026 · © Unknown

American Airlines meets old livery TWA! Wingtips meets tail!

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Aircraft

TWA heritage (American Airlines retro livery)

Airline

American Airlines

Manufacturer

Gear

Apple iPhone 16 Pro Apple iPhone 16 Pro back triple camera 2.22mm f/2.2

Achievements

Retro Wings, Livery Legend, Winglet Watcher, Weather Warrior, Boeing Beginner, Narrowbody Ninja

6 badges earned

Photo grade

D

D

Score: 55.0

Raindrops add atmosphere, but blur and window glare obscure the TWA retrojet in the distance.

Location

Terminal C

LaGuardia Airport · LGA/KLGA

40.7702, -73.8628

Open map

LaGuardia Airport LGA

Insights

Aviation History

One of a handful of AA 737-800s painted in historic TWA livery as a retrojet; part of a special heritage series recognizing legacy airlines post AA/US Airways merger.

Fleet Rarity

One of only one or two in TWA heritage livery in the American fleet.

Record Flights

Operates regular domestic US routes for American Airlines.

Safety & Events

No major incidents linked to this specific livery/model; often appears at airshows and in enthusiast media.

Future Outlook

Still currently operating but may be repainted or retired in coming years as older 737s are phased out.

Specifications

CFM56-7B

Engine

35.8 m

Wingspan

39.5 m

Length

5,765 km

Range

842 km/h

Speed

160-189 passengers

Capacity

79,015 kg

MTOW

12.5 m

Height

121.4 kN (27,300 lbf)

Thrust

ICAO Chapter 4, ~85 dB EPNdB (approach, typical)

Noise