Boeing 737-800

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10 Apr 2026 · © Judge Dredd

Virgin Australia Boeing 737-800 (VH-YFR) taxiing under dramatic skies at an Australian airport.

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Kiwi Aviation · 10 Apr 2026

Incredible!

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Aircraft

737-800 B738

Virgin Australia standard livery

VH-YFR

Registration

Airline

Virgin Australia

VOZ / VA

Manufacturer

Boeing

Gear

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

Achievements

Winglet Watcher, Skyline Symphony, Weather Warrior, 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

Airport

Insights

Aviation History

Most popular version of the Boeing 737, a workhorse of global short- to medium-haul travel. Virgin Australia has operated a large fleet, critical to domestic operations in Australia.

Fleet Rarity

Common globally, but Virgin Australia fleet of 737-800s is among the larger single-fleet operators in Australia.

Record Flights

Used on transcontinental Australian routes such as Perth-Sydney but not typically used for ultra-long-haul record flights.

Safety & Events

Virgin Australia 737-800s have operated emergency landings and diversions, but this airframe type is generally regarded as safe.

Future Outlook

Still active as of 2024; 737-800s expected to remain in service, gradually replaced by 737 MAX family.

Specifications

CFM56-7B26

Engine

35.8 m

Wingspan

39.5 m

Length

5,765 km

Range

842 km/h

Speed

162-189 passengers

Capacity

79,015 kg

MTOW

12.5 m

Height

121.4 kN (27,300 lbf) per engine

Thrust

ICAO Chapter 4 compliant, 89-91 EPNdB on takeoff

Noise