Boeing 747-200

27 Jan 2026 · © Unknown

This aircraft no longer flies; it serves as an interactive exhibit and event space for aviation fans and history buffs. Northwest merged into Delta in 2008, making this one of the last flying US passenger 747-200s before being retired.

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Aircraft

747-200 B742

Delta Airlines (former Northwest)

N803NW

Registration

Airline

Delta Air Lines

DAL / DL

Manufacturer

Boeing

Gear

iPhone

Insights

Aviation History

The Boeing 747-200 is a key member of the legendary "Jumbo Jet" series, instrumental in democratizing global intercontinental air travel. N803NW was originally operated by Northwest before the Delta merger, and is now a preserved museum exhibit.

Fleet Rarity

One of only a tiny handful of 747-200s preserved in the US, no longer in airline/passenger operation worldwide.

Record Flights

747s historically operated many of the world’s longest non-stop routes including Detroit-Nagoya and Minneapolis-Amsterdam for Northwest. Some remaining examples serve as government VIP or cargo transports.

Safety & Events

N803NW did not have notable incidents during its commercial career. Delta’s 747-400s flew the type’s final scheduled US passenger flight in 2017.

Future Outlook

Preserved at the Delta Flight Museum in Atlanta, Georgia.

Specifications

Pratt & Whitney JT9D-7Q

Engine

59.6 m

Wingspan

70.6 m

Length

12,650 km

Range

907 km/h

Speed

416 passengers (typical 3-class)

Capacity

377,842 kg

MTOW

19.3 m

Height

222 kN (50,000 lbf) per engine

Thrust

99-104 dB (ICAO Chapter 3/4 depending on modification)

Noise

This is a preserved non-operational 747-200, not an active fleet aircraft.