Boeing 737-800

15 Feb 2026 · © Unknown

The registration seen ('GSI') matches a Ryanair 737-800, EI-GSI, delivered in 2018. Ryanair exclusively operates 737-800s and now some 737-8-200; this is a near-perfect textbook shot of one of Europe's most prolific airliners.

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Aircraft

737-800 B738

Ryanair standard livery

GSI (PARTIAL, LAST THREE LETTERS; LIKELY FULL REGISTRATION IS EI-GSI)

Registration

Airline

Ryanair

RYR / FR

Manufacturer

Boeing

Location

Glasgow Prestwick Airport

PIK/EGPK

55.5015, -4.5772

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Glasgow Prestwick Airport PIK

Airport

Insights

Aviation History

The Boeing 737-800 is the backbone of short-haul low-cost airlines; Ryanair is the largest operator of this variant.

Fleet Rarity

Extremely common; Ryanair is the world's leading 737-800 operator.

Record Flights

Typically operates pan-European flights up to about 5 hours; not known for record long-haul but serves the continent's busiest short-haul routes.

Safety & Events

Ryanair has had non-fatal emergency landings/precautionary diversions, but the 737-800 itself is notable more for volume than unique events.

Future Outlook

Many still flying; will eventually be replaced by 737 MAX-8-200 (737-8200) in Ryanair fleet, but replacement is gradual.

Specifications

CFM56-7B24

Engine

35.8 m

Wingspan

39.5 m

Length

5,765 km

Range

842 km/h

Speed

189 passengers (single class, Ryanair configuration)

Capacity

79,015 kg

MTOW

12.5 m

Height

107.0 kN (24,000 lbf) per engine

Thrust

Approaches ICAO Chapter 4 (approx. 85-90 dB on takeoff)

Noise

Only last three registration characters are visible; full registration inferred (EI-GSI) from airline convention and typical fleet.