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Boeing 737-700 B737
The Boeing 737-700 is the shorter mainstream member of the 737 Next Generation family, seating about 126 to 149 passengers. It replaced the 737-300 and is the type Southwest built much of its network on. A business-jet version, the Boeing Business Jet, is based on the same airframe.
737-700s airborne over the US now
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737-700s in the air over the last 24 hours
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Specifications
- ICAO code
- B737
- First flight
- 1997
- Typical cruise
- 450 kt / 518 mph
- Service ceiling
- 41,000 ft
- Range
- 3,000 nm / 3,452 mi
- Capacity
- 126-149 seats
- Length
- 33.6 m / 110 ft
- Wingspan
- 35.8 m / 117 ft
Engines: 2 x CFM56-7B turbofans. Family: 737 Next Generation. Figures are typical published values, rounded; real performance depends on variant, weight and conditions.
What it does in US skies
Southwest flies hundreds of 737-700s, so it is one of the most frequently seen jets over the US. It works short and medium domestic routes, often on quick turnarounds of under an hour on the ground.
Main US operators: Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, Alaska Airlines.
How to recognize a 737-700
- Classic 737 nose with eyebrow-free cockpit windows and a pointed tail cone.
- Flat-bottomed, 'hamster pouch' engine nacelles that sit close to the wing.
- Shorter body than the 737-800 with a single pair of overwing exits.
- Blended winglets on most US examples.
How it looks on a flight tracker
Typically cruises at FL320 to FL390 at 420 to 510 kt. SWA dominates the callsigns; military and government C-40 versions appear too.
History
The 737-700 entered service with Southwest Airlines in 1998. The US Navy and Air Force fly a derivative called the C-40 Clipper.
Where 737-700s are right now
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What is the ICAO code for the Boeing 737-700?
The ICAO aircraft type designator for the Boeing 737-700 is B737. Flight trackers and flight plans use this four-character code.
How fast does the 737-700 fly?
The Boeing 737-700 typically cruises at about 450 knots true airspeed (about 518 mph). Ground speed on a tracker varies with the wind.
How high can the 737-700 fly?
Its service ceiling is about 41,000 ft.