Boeing 737-800

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22 Jan 2026 · © Unknown

Distinctive Southwest Heart livery and signature split scimitar winglets visible. Classic workhorse of US domestic travel.

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Aircraft

737-800 B737

Southwest Airlines Heart livery

Not visible

Registration

Airline

Southwest Airlines

SWA / WN

Manufacturer

Boeing

Gear

iPhone

Insights

Aviation History

The Boeing 737-800 is the most widely built Next Generation (NG) 737; Southwest is the largest 737 operator in the world.

Fleet Rarity

One of hundreds in service with Southwest; not rare.

Record Flights

Routinely flies transcontinental US routes, and longest Southwest routes like Oakland-Baltimore (~3,900 km).

Safety & Events

737-800s have had several notable non-fatal incidents but are generally among the industry’s workhorses. Southwest’s fleet is noted for its all-737 composition.

Future Outlook

Will be replaced over time by 737 MAX, but 737-800 is still a mainstay.

Specifications

CFM56-7B

Engine

35.8 m

Wingspan

39.5 m

Length

5,665 km

Range

842 km/h

Speed

175 passengers

Capacity

79,015 kg

MTOW

12.5 m

Height

121.4 kN (27,300 lbf)

Thrust

ICAO Chapter 4, typical approach 85-90 dB

Noise

Registration obscured; exact variant (MAX vs NG) inferred from livery/shape but 737-800 highly likely.