Boeing 737-900
Boeing · B739
Longest next-generation 737. United Airlines and Lion Air fly it on longer domestic and regional routes.
A twin-engine jet in the large category. Cruises at about 460 kts. Requires about 17.6k 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 | 135 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 | 17,620 ft / 2.90 nm / 5,371 m |
| Landing field length | 14,582 ft / 2.40 nm / 4,445 m |
Equipment
| Capability | Status |
|---|---|
| ILS approaches | Yes |
| Fix navigation | Yes |
| SRS category | 3 |
| LAHSO category | 9 |
Where you'll see it
The Boeing 737-900 flies with Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, and KLM among others. You'll encounter it regularly in New York, Amsterdam, Istanbul, Dubai airspace.