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22 Apr 2026 · © Tango Lima

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Mitsubishi MD-88 (part of the MD-80 series)

Aircraft

737-900ER B739

Delta Air Lines

Airline

Delta Air Lines

DAL / DL

Manufacturer

Boeing

Achievements

Winglet Watcher, Weather Warrior

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Location

Terminal C

LaGuardia Airport · LGA/KLGA

40.7702, -73.8628

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LaGuardia Airport LGA

Airport

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Aviation History

The MD-88 was a popular short- to medium-haul narrowbody workhorse in U.S. fleets, especially for Delta Air Lines, which was the last major U.S. operator.

Fleet Rarity

Delta retired its last MD-88s in 2020, making this livery and model combination no longer in scheduled service.

Safety & Events

No major fatal crashes with Delta, though the type has been involved in non-fatal incidents and runway excursions across various operators.

Future Outlook

Majority scrapped after U.S. retirements in 2020, with some preserved and others in storage.

Specifications

CFM56-7B

Engine

35.79 meters

Wingspan

42.11 meters

Length

5,990 kilometers

Range

840 km/h

Speed

180 passengers (typical 2-class layout)

Capacity

85,139 kilograms

MTOW

12.5 meters

Height

120 kN (per engine)

Thrust

ICAO Chapter 4 (typically ~85 dB on approach at 2km)

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