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03 Apr 2026 · © Judge Dredd

Virgin Australia Boeing 737-800 (VH-YID) taxiing at dusk, featuring split scimitar winglets.

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Katl_spotter13 · 03 Apr 2026

So good!

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Aircraft

Virgin Australia standard livery

Airline

Virgin Australia

Manufacturer

Gear

FUJIFILM X-S10 XF 16-80mm f/4 R OIS WR

Achievements

Golden Hour Glory, Winglet Watcher, Boeing Beginner, Narrowbody Ninja

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Location

Shep’s Mound

Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport · SYD/YSSY

-33.9401, 151.1700

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Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport SYD

Insights

Aviation History

The Boeing 737-800 is one of the best-selling jetliners of all time and the backbone of many airlines\' short/medium-haul fleets worldwide.

Fleet Rarity

Common in Virgin Australia\'s fleet; not a rare aircraft type or registration.

Record Flights

Frequently used for Trans-Tasman and intra-Australia routes; not typically used for long-haul or record flights.

Safety & Events

The 737-800 has a solid safety record with only a handful of major incidents worldwide; Virgin Australia\'s fleet has no major incidents involving this registration.

Future Outlook

Still flying actively as of 2024; 737-800s are expected to continue in service for many years, though newer 737 MAX aircraft are being introduced.

Specifications

CFM56-7B

Engine

35.8 m (with winglets)

Wingspan

39.5 m

Length

5,765 km

Range

842 km/h

Speed

162-189 passengers

Capacity

79,000 kg

MTOW

12.5 m

Height

120-136 kN (approximate, depending on variant)

Thrust

ICAO Chapter 4 compliant, approx. 85-89 dB on approach

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