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26 Mar 2026 · © SSGTRocky

Spotted during takeoff at PDX

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Aircraft

Alaska Airlines 2016-present standard livery

Airline

Alaska Airlines

Manufacturer

Gear

iPhone 17 Pro Max

Achievements

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

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Location

Portland International Airport

PDX/KPDX

45.5887, -122.5980

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Portland International Airport PDX

Insights

Aviation History

Largest member of the hugely successful Boeing 737 Next Generation series, prized for high-density short- to mid-haul operations.

Fleet Rarity

Alaska Airlines is the largest operator of the 737-900ER; the type is not rare within their fleet.

Record Flights

Commonly used across the US mainland and to Hawaii by Alaska Airlines. Not intended for ultra-long-haul records.

Safety & Events

Generally a safe aircraft, but notable for being the last of the \'Next Gen\' before 737 MAX.

Future Outlook

Still flying; planned future replacement with 737 MAX in next decade.

Specifications

CFM56-7B

Engine

35.8 m (with split scimitar winglets)

Wingspan

42.1 m

Length

5,990 km

Range

842 km/h

Speed

178-220 passengers

Capacity

85,139 kg

MTOW

12.5 m

Height

121.4 kN (27,300 lbf)

Thrust

ICAO Chapter 4 compliant (~85 dB on approach)

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