Boeing 737-800

21 Jul 2026 · © AviatorShots81

Air Anka Boeing 737-800 (TC-MGJ) on approach in beautiful golden hour sunlight, displaying the carrier's striking blue and gold livery.

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Aircraft

737-800 B738

Air Anka (blue/gold new livery)

TC-MGJ

Registration

Airline

Air Anka

Manufacturer

Boeing

Gear

SONY ILCE-7M4 70-200mm F2.8 DG DN OS | Sports 023

Achievements

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

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Photo grade

Gold

Score: 94.0

Golden-hour light pops on the dark livery; clean profile, crisp sharpness makes this shot truly striking!

Location

Runway 23 Holtkoppel / Kniep

Hamburg Helmut Schmidt Airport · HAM/EDDH

53.6406, 10.0053

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Hamburg Helmut Schmidt Airport HAM

Airport

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Aviation History

The Boeing 737-800 is the most widely produced variant of the Boeing 737 Next Generation family and among the best-selling jetliners of all time.

Fleet Rarity

Relatively new Turkish operator (Air Anka), small fleet compared to global 737-800 presence.

Record Flights

Used worldwide on short and medium-haul routes, some have completed ferry flights over 7,000 km with auxiliary tanks.

Safety & Events

The 737-800 is generally known for its safety and reliability; involved in isolated incidents such as Lviv runway overrun (UIA 2019) but no systemic design issues.

Future Outlook

Expected to remain in active service for many more years despite growing MAX deliveries.

Specifications

CFM56-7B

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

12.6 m

Height

121.4 kN (27,300 lbf)

Thrust

ICAO Chapter 4 compliant, ~86-93 EPNdB at takeoff (per engine configuration)

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