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18 May 2026 · © TangoLima

United Airlines Boeing 737-900ER taxiing at the airport under blue skies – a workhorse of the U.S. domestic fleet.

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Maulin_Agrawal · 19 May 2026

Nice catch! ✈️

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Aircraft

United Airlines (current globe livery)

Airline

United Airlines

Manufacturer

Gear

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Achievements

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Photo grade

B

Bronze

Score: 78.0

Good clarity and side profile, but ramp cones and distant hangar add distractions to the scene.

Location

Jacksonville International Airport

JAX/KJAX

30.4925, -81.6878

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Jacksonville International Airport JAX

Insights

Aviation History

Last and largest variant of the Boeing 737 Next Generation series, popular with U.S. major airlines for domestic and short-haul international flights.

Fleet Rarity

United is one of the airline world\'s largest 737-900ER operators; not rare in North America.

Record Flights

Not known for long-range or ultra-long-haul; used on high-capacity domestic trunk routes and some international legs up to ~5 hours.

Safety & Events

No major accidents specifically attributed to the United 737-900ER fleet; general model has excellent safety record.

Future Outlook

Still active; replacement likely after 2030 with new narrowbody types.

Specifications

CFM56-7B

Engine

35.8 m (117 ft 5 in) with winglets

Wingspan

42.1 m (138 ft 2 in)

Length

5,990 km (3,220 nmi)

Range

842 km/h (523 mph, Mach 0.785)

Speed

178-220 passengers (typical 2-class seating: 179)

Capacity

85,139 kg (187,700 lb)

MTOW

12.6 m (41 ft 2 in)

Height

121.4 kN (27,300 lbf) per engine

Thrust

Stage 4 ICAO compliant (approx. 85 dB on approach)

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