Boeing 737 (likely 737-700 or 737-800)

16 Jun 2026 · © RkyFlight

A Southwest Airlines Boeing 737 takes flight against a clear blue sky, sporting the airline's colorful standard livery and iconic blended winglets.

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Boeing 737-7H4 (Next Generation, commonly 737-700)

Aircraft

737 (likely 737-700 or 737-800) B737

Southwest Airlines standard livery

Airline

Southwest Airlines

SWA / WN

Manufacturer

Boeing

Gear

Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max back triple camera 16.891mm f/2.8

Achievements

Winglet Watcher, Boeing Beginner, Narrowbody Ninja

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Photo grade

Score: 55.0

Nice catch, but the aircraft is quite out of focus and distant for detail; tighter framing would boost impact.

Location

Denver International Airport

DEN/KDEN

39.8600, -104.6740

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Denver International Airport DEN

Airport

Insights

Aviation History

Southwest Airlines is the world\'s largest operator of the Boeing 737. The 737 family is the best-selling jet airliner in history.

Fleet Rarity

Very common; Southwest has over 700 Boeing 737s in their fleet.

Record Flights

Southwest primarily flies point-to-point short- and medium-haul domestic routes. The 737-700s and 737-800s do not usually operate ultra-long-haul flights.

Safety & Events

The Boeing 737 is a widely used and reliable type, though there have been notable incidents involving older models and the 737 MAX series (not pictured here). Southwest itself has had a strong safety record.

Future Outlook

Still flying and expected to remain in Southwest’s fleet for the near future.

Specifications

35.8 m (737-800 with winglets)

Wingspan

39.5 m (737-800); 33.6 m (737-700)

Length

5,765 km (737-800); 6,370 km (737-700)

Range

842 km/h

Speed

149 passengers (737-700); 175 passengers (737-800)

Capacity

70,080 kg (737-800)

MTOW

12.5 m

Height

ICAO Chapter 3 (older models), Chapter 4 (newer models)

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