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Boeing 737-900/900ER B739
The Boeing 737-900 is the longest member of the 737 Next Generation family, seating about 178 to 220 passengers. Most built were the 737-900ER, which added extra exit doors and fuel to unlock more seats and range. It filled the gap left as the larger Boeing 757 went out of production.
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Specifications
- ICAO code
- B739
- First flight
- 2000
- Typical cruise
- 450 kt / 518 mph
- Service ceiling
- 41,000 ft
- Range
- 2,950 nm / 3,395 mi
- Capacity
- 178-220 seats
- Length
- 42.1 m / 138 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
Delta, United and Alaska fly the 737-900ER on busy domestic routes and to Hawaii from the West Coast. It is a common sight at hubs like Atlanta, Detroit, Minneapolis, Houston and Seattle.
Main US operators: United Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Alaska Airlines.
How to recognize a 737-900
- Very long 737 fuselage with two pairs of overwing exits.
- The 900ER has an extra small exit door aft of the wing on each side.
- Winglets on most, and a pointed tail cone.
- Looks stretched compared with the 737-800 when parked side by side.
How it looks on a flight tracker
Cruises at FL330 to FL390 at 420 to 520 kt. Look for DAL, UAL and ASA callsigns, often on longer domestic legs.
History
The 737-900 entered service with Alaska Airlines in 2001, and the 900ER followed with Lion Air in 2007. About 550 of the two versions were delivered.
Where 737-900s are right now
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What is the ICAO code for the Boeing 737-900/900ER?
The ICAO aircraft type designator for the Boeing 737-900/900ER is B739. Flight trackers and flight plans use this four-character code.
How fast does the 737-900 fly?
The Boeing 737-900/900ER typically cruises at about 450 knots true airspeed (about 518 mph). Ground speed on a tracker varies with the wind.
How high can the 737-900 fly?
Its service ceiling is about 41,000 ft.