Boeing 737-824 (737-800)

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16 Jun 2026 · © RkyFlight

United Airlines Boeing 737-800 (N26226) prepares for departure at Denver International Airport under clear blue skies.

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Aircraft

737-824 (737-800) B738

United Airlines (new globe livery)

N26226

Registration

Airline

United Airlines

UAL / UA

Manufacturer

Boeing

Gear

Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max back triple camera 6.765mm f/1.78

Achievements

Winglet Watcher, Boeing Beginner, Narrowbody Ninja

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Photo grade

Bronze

Score: 76.0

Nice daylight capture; jet bridge blocks forward fuselage, but livery and registration are clear.

Location

Denver International Airport

DEN/KDEN

39.8600, -104.6740

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Denver International Airport DEN

Airport

Insights

Aviation History

The Boeing 737-800 is the best-selling member of the 737NG series and forms the backbone of many major airline fleets, including United.

Fleet Rarity

737-800 is one of the most common jets in the world, with over 4,700 delivered.

Record Flights

Commonly used in North America and for mid-haul international routes; not typically used for ultra-long-haul flights.

Safety & Events

737-800s have had several high-profile but unrelated incidents, e.g., Southwest 1380. United\'s 737-800 fleet is one of the largest and frequently photographed.

Future Outlook

Many are being replaced by 737 MAX but will remain in service for years due to fleet size and demand.

Specifications

CFM56-7B

Engine

35.8 meters (with winglets)

Wingspan

39.5 meters

Length

5,765 km

Range

842 km/h

Speed

162 (2-class)/189 (1-class) passengers

Capacity

79,015 kg

MTOW

12.5 meters

Height

121.4 kN (CFM56-7B26)

Thrust

92.2-94.6 EPNdB (ICAO Chapter 4 compliant)

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