Boeing 737-800
Boeing · B738
Backbone of low-cost aviation. Ryanair operates over 400 across Europe. One of the most common commercial aircraft in the world.
Jet twin certified to FL410 that cruises at about 460 kts. Requires about 13.7k ft of field length for takeoff.
2x JetLargeRECAT DFL410 ceilingILS capable
Performance
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Engines | 2 x Jet |
| Weight class | Large (L) |
| RECAT-EU category | D (Upper medium) |
| Service ceiling | 41,000 ft (FL410) |
| Max climb rate | 3,000 fpm |
| Max descent rate | 3,500 fpm |
Speed envelope
Speeds are approximate true airspeed (TAS). At cruise altitude, the Mach number is the governing limit where shown.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Minimum speed | 130 kts |
| Landing speed | 140 kts |
| Cruise speed | ~460 kts TAS |
| Maximum speed | ~525 kts TAS |
Runway requirements
Field lengths used in the simulation for takeoff/landing calculations.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Takeoff field length | 13,707 ft / 2.26 nm / 4,178 m |
| Landing field length | 9,722 ft / 1.60 nm / 2,963 m |
Equipment
| Capability | Status |
|---|---|
| ILS approaches | Yes |
| Fix navigation | Yes |
| SRS category | 3 |
| LAHSO category | 9 |
Where you'll see it
The Boeing 737-800 flies with American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, and United Airlines among others. You'll encounter it regularly in New York, Sydney, Amsterdam, Istanbul airspace.