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21 Apr 2026 · © SSGTRocky

A United Airlines Boeing 737-800 (N17233) rests at the gate under the night sky.

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Kiwi Aviation · 21 Apr 2026

Perfect!

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Aircraft

737-824 (Boeing 737-800) B738

United Airlines \"United\" livery (2019 \"Blue Globe\")

Airline

United Airlines

Manufacturer

Gear

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Achievements

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Location

Fresno Yosemite International Airport

FAT/KFAT

36.7758, -119.7180

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Fresno Yosemite International Airport FAT

Insights

Aviation History

The Boeing 737-800 is one of the world\'s most popular single-aisle jetliners and a backbone of major US airline fleets.

Fleet Rarity

Common; United operates a large number of this model.

Record Flights

Regularly deployed on transcontinental US routes, not typically used for record flights.

Safety & Events

The 737-800 series has a generally strong safety record, but there have been a few high-profile hull losses (none apparently linked to N17233).

Future Outlook

Still flying; likely to remain in United\'s fleet for the next few years before gradual replacement by newer MAX variants.

Specifications

CFM56-7B27

Engine

35.79 meters

Wingspan

39.47 meters

Length

5,665 kilometers

Range

842 km/h

Speed

162-189 passengers

Capacity

79,015 kilograms

MTOW

12.5 meters

Height

121.4 kN (27,300 lbf)

Thrust

ICAO Chapter 4 compliant (~88-89 dB on departure)

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