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Aircraft

737-800 (Next Generation series) B737

Southwest Airlines Heart livery

Airline

Southwest Airlines

Manufacturer

Gear

Apple iPhone 15 Pro Apple iPhone 15 Pro back triple camera 9mm f/2.8

Achievements

Winglet Watcher, Boeing Beginner, Narrowbody Ninja

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Photo grade

B

Bronze

Score: 75.0

Bright profile of the Southwest 737, but ramp clutter and harsh midday light hold it back.

Location

Austin Bergstrom International Airport

AUS/KAUS

30.1975, -97.6620

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Austin Bergstrom International Airport AUS

Insights

Aviation History

One of the most widely built commercial jetliners; Southwest Airlines is the largest operator of the Boeing 737 family worldwide.

Fleet Rarity

Southwest operates hundreds of Boeing 737-700 and 737-800s; not rare in their fleet.

Record Flights

Commonly used on high-frequency domestic U.S. routes and short-haul flights.

Safety & Events

737-800s have had isolated non-fatal incidents, but the type itself is known for reliability.

Future Outlook

Expected to fly into the late 2020s and early 2030s as Next Generation models are replaced by the 737 MAX.

Specifications

CFM56-7B

Engine

35.8 m with blended winglets

Wingspan

39.5 m

Length

5,765 km

Range

842 km/h

Speed

175 passengers (typical two-class config)

Capacity

79,015 kg

MTOW

12.5 m

Height

24,000–27,300 lbf (107–121 kN)

Thrust

ICAO Chapter 3/4 compliant (~87–93 dB on approach, varies with operation)

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