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30 Mar 2026 · © Judge Dredd

Virgin Australia Boeing 737-800 (VH-IXJ) taxiing at Sydney Airport.

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Katl_spotter13 · 30 Mar 2026

Incredible capture!

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Aircraft

Standard Virgin Australia livery

Airline

Virgin Australia

Manufacturer

Gear

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

Achievements

Winglet Watcher, Boeing Beginner, Narrowbody Ninja

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Location

Shep’s Mound

Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport · SYD/YSSY

-33.9461, 151.1770

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Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport SYD

Insights

Aviation History

The Boeing 737-800 is one of the world’s most widely used and successful passenger jet airliners, popular for short to medium-haul routes.

Fleet Rarity

Common for Virgin Australia, which operates a significant fleet of this type.

Record Flights

No major record flights for the 737-800, but it is used on some of the busiest domestic and trans-Tasman routes in Australia/New Zealand.

Safety & Events

The 737-800 is a safe and long-serving aircraft with thousands in service; has had a few minor incidents but no notable history specific to this registration.

Future Outlook

Expected to continue service for several more years as a workhorse of Virgin Australia’s fleet.

Specifications

CFM International CFM56-7B

Engine

35.8 m

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

121.4 kN (27,300 lbf)

Thrust

Approximates ICAO Chapter 4 compliant, typical takeoff noise 85-91 dB at observer location

Noise