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11 Apr 2026

N572DZ Delta Air Lines DSM/KDSM

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Taken February 18th, 2026. A350 diversion from Seoul, originally supposed to go to Minneapolis, but diverted to DSM.

Kiwi Aviation So cool! 🛩️

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11 Feb 2026

N849FD FedEx Express A306 DSM/KDSM

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Airbus A300F4-605R (A300-600F)

FedEx getting pushed back and ready for take off

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08 Feb 2026

American Airlines A319

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Airbus A319-100

/ The aircraft is fitted with classic Airbus 'sharklet' winglets, typical of newer builds and retrofits.

Advait S Love this plane

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08 Feb 2026

United Express (operated by various regional partners) CRJ2

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Bombardier CRJ-200

United Express is the regional branch for United Airlines, and this CRJ-200 likely operates short-haul domestic US routes. The CRJ-200 is an important member of the United Express fleet, but is gradually being replaced b…

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08 Feb 2026

4K Air Tanzania B788

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Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner

Shot at night, highlighting the Dreamliner's elegant raked wingtips and Air Tanzania's distinctive tail livery. Air Tanzania's 787-8 is a particularly rare sight outside East Africa.

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08 Feb 2026

4K N809SY Sun Country Airlines B738

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Boeing 737-800

Aircraft is at the gate during golden hour, providing excellent lighting for both enthusiasts and photographers. Sun Country is known for its distinctive orange-and-blue livery.

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08 Feb 2026

N475UA United Airlines A320

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Airbus A320-232

This special livery was applied to celebrate United's heritage and is much loved by both employees and aviation enthusiasts. The photo was likely taken at night with winter conditions visible on the ground.

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08 Feb 2026

4K N469ZW Air Wisconsin CRJ2

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Bombardier CRJ-200

This CRJ-200 (N469ZW) is notable for its special retro Air Wisconsin livery, a nod to the airline's long history in regional aviation.

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08 Feb 2026

Frontier Airlines A321N

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Airbus A321neo

Photo captures the aircraft at what appears to be golden hour, with unique Frontier animal tail art visible. Distinctive A321neo sharklets and large engines are also shown.

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08 Feb 2026

4K 5944 United States Marine Corps MV-22B

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Bell/Boeing V-22 Osprey

The V-22 Osprey’s ability to convert between vertical and horizontal flight is achieved by tilting the rotors and engines—a revolutionary feature in modern aviation.

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08 Feb 2026

New England Patriots (private/operator livery) B762

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Boeing 767-300ER

The Patriots livery is one of the most iconic and rarely seen special scheme jets in the United States, making this a true enthusiast's spotting. Formerly operated commercially (notably by American Airlines, among others…

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08 Feb 2026

4K N138DE Private/Governmental (Special Livery) E145

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Embraer ERJ-145LR

This is an ex-commercial regional jet now in a very distinctive livery, often associated with charter or governmental VIP operations rather than regular airline service.

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08 Feb 2026

FedEx Express B763

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Boeing 767-300F

The image is taken during golden hour or sunrise, further enhancing the aesthetics of the classic FedEx livery and making for a spectacular aviation shot.

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08 Feb 2026

N257UP UPS Airlines B763

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Boeing 767-300F

The photo captures the freighter during golden hour, with clear UPS branding and a beautiful cloudscape.

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08 Feb 2026

N420UA United Airlines A320

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Airbus A320-200

The CFM56 engines and United's globe tail livery are clearly visible. The photo shows the plane in landing configuration with extended landing gear.

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08 Feb 2026

Sun Country Airlines B738

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Boeing 737-800

Distinctive for its blue fuselage and bright tail logo capturing Sun Country's branding style.

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Airbus A320-200

This is a classic Allegiant touchdown shot, with the distinctive orange and blue livery and unique winglets. The airport fence and street sign add context for spotters.

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08 Feb 2026

Delta Air Lines MD88

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McDonnell Douglas MD-88

The MD-88 was deeply loved and is nostalgic for US airport regulars. Distinctive for its rear-mounted engines and T-tail.

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Spotting

Delta Air Lines · N572DZ
Airbus A300F4-605R (A300-600F)

FedEx Express · N849FD
Airbus A319-100

American Airlines
Bombardier CRJ-200

United Express (operated by various regional partners)
Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner

Air Tanzania
Boeing 737-800

Sun Country Airlines · N809SY
Airbus A320-232

United Airlines · N475UA
Bombardier CRJ-200

Air Wisconsin · N469ZW
Airbus A321neo

Frontier Airlines
Bell/Boeing V-22 Osprey

United States Marine Corps · 5944
Boeing 767-300ER

New England Patriots (private/operator livery)
Embraer ERJ-145LR

Private/Governmental (Special Livery) · N138DE
Boeing 767-300F

FedEx Express
Boeing 767-300F

UPS Airlines · N257UP
Airbus A320-200

United Airlines · N420UA
Boeing 737-800

Sun Country Airlines
Airbus A320-200

Allegiant Air
McDonnell Douglas MD-88

Delta Air Lines

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8 Feb 2026
19 spottings
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February 2026
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ended 8 Feb 2026
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8 Feb 2026

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N138DE · E145 · Private/Governmental (Special Livery) · 8 Feb 2026
1st spotting

CRJ9 · Delta Connection · 8 Feb 2026

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