The MSP Aircraft Guide
2017 Edition
The MSP Aircraft Guide Table of Contents About the Guide.............................................................................................3 Common Airlines and Aircraft.....................................................................4 Aircraft Types..................................................................................................5-40 Boeing 717...............................................................................................5 Boeing 737...............................................................................................6 Boeing 747...............................................................................................9 Boeing 757...............................................................................................10 Boeing 767...............................................................................................12 Boeing 777...............................................................................................14 Airbus A319/320/321..............................................................................16 Airbus A330............................................................................................19 Airbus A340...........................................................................................20 McDonnell-Douglas MD-82/-83.........................................................21 McDonnell-Douglas MD-88................................................................22 McDonnell-Douglas MD-90................................................................23 McDonnell-Douglas MD-10.................................................................24 McDonnell-Douglas MD-11..................................................................25 Bombardier CRJ.....................................................................................26 Embraer E-Jet.........................................................................................29 Pilatus PC-12...........................................................................................31 Cessna 208.............................................................................................32 ATR-42.....................................................................................................33 Lockheed C-130 Hercules......................................................................34 Boeing C-17 Globemaster III.................................................................35 Lockheed C-5 Galaxy.............................................................................36 Other Common Aircraft and Airlines..........................................................37 How to Distinguish Between Aircraft.........................................................41 Future Aircraft At MSP...................................................................................42 Spot the Differences........................................................................................43 MSP Runway Diagram and Radio Frequencies...........................................44 Planespotting Checklist.................................................................................46 Notes................................................................................................................48 Bibliography and Credits...............................................................................49
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© 2017 by Blake Wenthe. Photo credits on page 46. All rights reserved.
About the Guide This guide contains pictures and information about aircraft that are frequently spotted at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport. Manufacturers
The five major commercial aircraft manufacturers are: Boeing, built in North Charleston, South Carolina and Everett and Renton, Washington Airbus, built in Toulouse, France and Mobile, Alabama McDonnell-Douglas, built in Long Beach, California (merged with Boeing in 1997) Bombardier, built in Mirabel, Quebec, Canada Embraer, built in SĂŁo JosĂŠ dos Campos, Brazil
Passenger Airlines Currently Serving MSP Air Canada Express Air Choice One Air France (seasonal) Alaska Airlines American Airlines (including American Eagle) Boutique Air Condor (seasonal) Delta Air Lines (including Delta Connection) Frontier Airlines Icelandair KLM Southwest Airlines Spirit Airlines Sun Country Airlines United Airlines (Including United Express)
Cargo Airlines Currently Serving MSP
Bemidji Air Services (feeder for FedEx and UPS) DHL (Atlas) FedEx UPS Front Cover: With the Minneapolis skyline providing a dramatic backdrop, a Sun Country 737-800 lifts off from runway 30R. Photo by Blake Wenthe on July 15, 2014.
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Common Aircraft and Airlines that Operate at MSP Boeing 717 Delta Boeing 737 Delta, Southwest, Sun Country, American, Alaska, and United Boeing 747 (occasionally) Delta (plus possible cargo during holidays) Boeing 757 Delta, FedEx, UPS, and Icelandair Boeing 767 Delta, Condor, and DHL cargo Boeing 777 Delta Airbus A319/320/321 Delta, Spirit, Frontier, American, United Airbus A330 Delta, KLM Airbus A340 Air France (seasonal) McDonnell-Douglas MD-82/-83 American
McDonnell-Douglas MD-88 Delta McDonnell-Douglas MD-90 Delta McDonnell-Douglas MD-10 FedEx McDonnell-Douglas MD-11 FedEx and UPS Bombardier CRJ Delta & Air Canada Express Embraer E-Jet Delta, American, United, Alaska Pilatus PC-12 Boutique Air Cessna 208 Air Choice One & FedEx feeders ATR-42 FedEx feeders Lockheed C-130 Hercules United States Air Force Boeing C-17 Globemaster III United States Air Force & Royal Air Force
A Boeing 757-200 takes off from Runway 30L at MSP on November 13, 2016. Photo by Billy Schultz
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Boeing 717
The Boeing 717 pictured above, N981AT, was delivered to AirTran in 2002 and then aquired by Delta Air Lines in 2013 when Airtran merged with Southwest Airlines, who aquired the 737s from the AirTran fleet. This 717200 was captured by Blake Wenthe on September 5, 2016.
Manufacturer: Boeing (McDonnell-Douglas) Model: 717-200 (MD-95) Produced: 1998-2006 Cockpit Crew: 2 Seating Capacity: 106-134 passengers Length: 124 ft Wingspan: 93 ft Tail Height: 29 ft
Additional Facts:
Originally designed by McDonnellDouglas as the MD-95), it was branded as the 717 after MD merged with Boeing. Common 717 destinations from MSP include New York, Washington DC, Kansas City, and more!
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Boeing 737
A Delta Air Lines Boeing 737-800 lands on runway 12R on September 5, 2016. Photo by Blake Wenthe
Manufacturer: Boeing Model: 737-300/-700/-800/-900 Produced: 1966-Present Cockpit Crew: 2 Seating Capacity: 108-215 passengers Length: 109/110/129/138 ft Wingspan: 94/117 ft Tail Height: 36/41 ft
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Additional Facts:
Southwest is the only 737-300 operator at MSP. More 737s have been sold than any other commercial aircraft in history. Common 737 Destinations from MSP include Chicago, Los Angeles, Dallas, New York, Miami, and more!
A Southwest Airlines Boeing 737-800 departs MSP on March 24, 2016. Photo by Blake Wenthe.
An American Airlines Boeing 737-800 departs runway 30L on March 24, 2016. Photo by Blake Wenthe.
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An Alaska Airlines Boeing 737-900 taxis for departure from MSP on November 1, 2015. Note that this 737-900 does not have an exit between the overwing exits and the rear exit. Photo by Blake Wenthe.
Pictured here is a Transavia Boeing 737-800 along with a Sun Country Boeing 737-700 taken on January 6, 2016 by Blake Wenthe. Several Transavia 737s are leased to the MSP-based Sun Country during the winter months when demand from Minnesotans to fly south is high.
A United Airlines Boeing 737-800 taxis at MSP on September 5, 2016. Photo by Blake Wenthe.
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Boeing 747
This Boeing 747-400, N662US, was first flown in 1988. It was then delivered to Northwest Airlines and eventually aquired by Delta Air Lines in 2010. This aircraft was captued as it was being ferried over to MSP from Detroit on February 12, 2015. Photo by Blake Wenthe.
Manufacturer: Boeing Model: 747-400 Produced: 1968-present Cockpit Crew: 2 Seating Capacity: 375-550 passengers Length: 232 ft Wingspan: 213 ft Tail Height: 63 ft
Additional Facts:
The 747 is known as the “Queen of the Skies.� Currently produced models are the 747-8I (passenger) and 747-8F (cargo). Delta is the only operator of the Boeing 747 at MSP, aside from possible cargo 747s during the holidays. Delta will be retiring their remaining 747s by the end of 2017. Occasional 747 destinations from MSP include Tokyo, Japan and Detroit, Michigan. 9
Boeing 757
The Boeing 757-200 pictured above was built in 1998 and has served with Delta since then. N693DL was captured departing MSP on May 12, 2016. Photo by Blake Wenthe.
Manufacturer: Boeing Model: 757-200/-200F/-300 Produced: 1981-2004 Cockpit Crew: 2 Seating Capacity: 221-295 passengers Length: 155/178 ft Wingspan: 125 ft Tail Height: 42/44 ft
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Additional Facts:
The 757 is revered in aviation circles for its powerful takeoff and landing abilities in high elevations and hot climates. Common 757 destinations from MSP include Phoenix, Los Angeles, Seattle, Anchorage, Orlando, and more!
A FedEx Boeing 757-200F is photographed on final for runway 12R on August 12, 2015 by Blake Wenthe.
An Icelandair Boeing 757-200 taxis at MSP on August 11, 2015. Photo taken by Blake Wenthe.
A UPS Boeing 757-200F is captured at MSP on June 7, 2016 by Kevin Corrigan.
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Boeing 767
A Delta Boeing 767-300 lands on runway 12R on April 14, 2016. Photo by Blake Wenthe.
Manufacturer: Boeing Model: 767-200SF/-300/-400 Produced: 1981–present Cockpit Crew: 2 Seating Capacity: 174-203 passengers Length: 159/180/201 ft Wingspan: 156/156/170 ft Tail Height: 52/52/55 ft
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Additional Facts:
DHL’s 767-200SF planes are converted passenger jets. The 767-400 is not scheduled to fly into/out of MSP in 2017. Of the two routes it flew on, Rome was discontinued by Delta and London was replaced by a 767-300. Common 767 destinations from MSP include London, Frankfurt, Orlando, Seattle and more!
A DHL Boeing 767-200 is slowing down on runway 30L on April 3, 2015. They are the only airline to operate the 767-200 in the U.S. Photo by Blake Wenthe.
This Boeing 767-300, D-ABUF, was first flown in 1994 just before being delivered to Condor. It has served with Condor since. This aircraft was captured arriving at MSP from Frankfurt, Germany on August 12, 2015. Photo by Blake Wenthe.
A Delta Boeing 767-400 arrives at MSP on November 1, 2015. Photo by Blake Wenthe.
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Boeing 777
A Delta Boeing 777-200 lands on runway 30L on December 30,2014. Photo by Blake Wenthe.
Manufacturer: Boeing Model: 777-200ER/-200LR Produced: 1993-present Cockpit Crew: 2 Seating Capacity: 291 passengers (Delta) Length: 209 ft Wingspan: 199 ft Tail Height: 61 ft
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Additional Facts:
Common 777 destinations from MSP include Tokyo (daily) and Atlanta (occasionally). MSP to Paris is flown by a 777 in the spring and summer months.
This Boeing 777 -200 N927AX operated by Omni Air International, a charter company out of Tulsa, Oklahoma visited MSP on 4/14/16 on a special assignment to bring State Farm employees to the Bahamas. The aircraft was built in 1997 and started its career with United Airlines and then was sold to Air India in 2005. Omni Air acquired this 777 in 2011. Photos by Blake Wenthe.
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Airbus A319/320/321
An American Airlines Airbus A321 taxis at MSP on April 3, 2015. The A321 is also operated by Delta, Frontier and Spirit. Photo by Blake Wenthe.
Manufacturer: Airbus Model: A319/A320/A321 Produced: 1986-present Cockpit Crew: 2 Seating Capacity: 124-195 passengers Length: 111/123/146 ft Wingspan: 93 ft Tail Height: 38 ft
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Additional Facts:
Airbus has updated the A320 family to include neo (new engine option) aircraft that are quieter and more fuel efficient. Currently, Spirit and Frontier have received A320neos, and both have made appearances at MSP. Common A320 destinations from MSP include Denver, Dallas, Fort Lauderdale, Los Angeles, Salt Lake City, and more!
This United Airlines Airbus A319 was captured on March 24, 2016. The A319 is also operated by Delta, American, Spirit, and Frontier. Photo by Blake Wenthe.
A Frontier Airbus A320 departs MSP on May 16, 2016. The A320 is also operated by Delta, American, United and Spirit. Photo by Blake Wenthe.
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The Spirit A320 shown above, N621NK, was captured arriving at MSP on March 11, 2016. This plane was built in 2013 and has flown with Spirit since then. Only 3.7 years old! Photo by Blake Wenthe.
This Delta A320 was originally flown by Northwest Airlines and joined the Delta fleet after the two airlines merged. Photo by Billy Schultz on November 13, 2016.
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Airbus A330
The Airbus A330-200, N855NW, was built in 2004 and then delivered to Northwest Airlines. It was acquired by Delta in the merger with Northwest. Photo by Blake Wenthe.
Manufacturer: Airbus Model: A330-200/-300 Produced: 1992–present Cockpit Crew: 2 Seating Capacity: 246–300 passengers Length: 193/209 ft Wingspan: 198 ft Tail Height: 57/55 ft
Additional Facts:
Common A330 destinations from MSP include Amsterdam, Paris, Seattle, Honolulu, and more!
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Airbus A340
The Airbus A340, F-GLZK, is shown above taxiing for departure from MSP on its way to Paris on July 15, 2014. This aircraft was built in 1997 and has flown with Air France since then. Photo by Blake Wenthe.
Manufacturer: Airbus Model: A340-300/-600 Produced: 1991–2011 Cockpit Crew: 2 Seating Capacity: 261–326 passengers Length: 209/247 ft Wingspan: 198/208 ft Tail Height: 55/56 ft
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Additional Facts:
The only regular A340 destination from MSP is Paris! (Summer season via Air France). The A340-600 made special appearances when transporting the European team on Virgin Atlantic for the 2016 Ryder Cup. This tournament was played at Hazeltine National Golf Club in Chaska, MN.
McDonnell-Douglas MD-82/-83
The American Airlines MD-82 above was built in 1988. The aircraft, N475AA was stored in the desert in June of 2016. Here it is seen arriving at MSP on January 6, 2016. Photo by Blake Wenthe.
Manufacturer: McDonnell-Douglas Model: MD-82/-83 Produced: 1979-1999 Cockpit Crew: 2 Seating Capacity: 140 passengers (AA) Length: 148 ft Wingspan: 108 ft Tail Height: 30ft
Additional Facts:
As the second generation of the venerable DC-9 aircraft, the MD-82/83 continues to make appearances at MSP. While there are no visual differences between the MD-82/-83, the -83 has a greater fuel capacity and more powerful engines. American is scheduled to retire all of these aircraft by the end of 2018. Common MD-82/-83 destinations from MSP include Dallas and Chicago.
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McDonnell-Douglas MD-88
The Delta MD-88 shown above was built in 1989 and has flown with Delta since then. It was captured here at MSP on May 16, 2016. Photo by Blake Wenthe.
Manufacturer: McDonnell-Douglas Model: MD-88 Produced: 1986-1997 Cockpit Crew: 2 Seating Capacity: 149 passengers (Delta) Length: 148 ft Wingspan: 108 ft Tail Height: 30 ft
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Additional Facts:
The MD-88 is essentially the same aircraft at the MD-83, with some upgrades to the cockpit instruments. Common MD-88 destinations from MSP include Atlanta, Detroit and more!
McDonnell-Douglas MD-90
The MD-90 shown was built in 1996. It has served with four different airlines since: SAS, Hello, Iceland Express, Hello (again) and Delta. It is seen above arriving at MSP Terminal 1 on December 18, 2014. Photo by Blake Wenthe.
Manufacturer: McDonnell-Douglas Model: MD-90-30 Produced: 1993-2000 Cockpit Crew: 2 Seating Capacity: 160 passengers (Delta) Length: 153 ft Wingspan: 108 ft Tail Height: 31 ft
Additional Facts:
The MD-90 is an upgrade to the MD-80 family of aircraft, with larger engines and similar electronics to the MD-88. Common MD-90 destinations from MSP include Denver, Atlanta, Tucson, San Diego and more!
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McDonnell-Douglas MD-10
The DC-10 shown above was built in 1979 and was given the registration of N131AA. It served with American Airlines from 1979 to 2001. FedEx converted the aircraft to a freighter type in 2006 and changed the registration to N576FE. This aircraft is currently 38.1 years old, making it one of the oldest DC-10s still in operation! Photo by Blake Wenthe.
Manufacturer: McDonnell-Douglas Model: MD-10F Produced: 1968–1998 Cockpit Crew: 2 Length: 170 ft Wingspan: 155 ft Tail Height: 58 ft
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Additional Facts:
The MD-10s operated by FedEx were originally DC-10s. The change in designation was due to upgrading the cockpit to be the same as the MD-11, which eliminates the need for a flight engineer and allows pilots who fly the MD-10 to also fly the MD-11. No active DC/MD-10s are flying for commercial airlines. The only MD-10 destination from MSP is Memphis with FedEx.
McDonnell-Douglas MD-11
This UPS MD-11 was captured at MSP on October 19, 2016 by Kevin Corrigan. It was originally in passenger service with Swissair and Varig before being converted into a freighter in 2007.
Manufacturer: McDonnell-Douglas Model: MD-11F Produced: 1988 – 2000 Cockpit Crew: 2 Length: 200 ft Wingspan: 169 ft Tail Height: 58 ft
Additional Facts:
No active MD-11s are flying for commercial airlines. Common MD-11 destinations from MSP are Louisville (UPS) and Memphis (FedEx).
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Bombardier CRJ
An American Eagle CRJ700 taxis at MSP on July 15, 2014. Photo by Blake Wenthe.
Manufacturer: Bombardier (originally Canadair) Model: CRJ200/700/900 Produced: 1991–2006 Cockpit Crew: 2 Seating Capacity: 50-90 passengers Length: 88/106/119 ft Wingspan: 70/76/82 ft Tail Height: 20/25/25 ft 26
Additional Facts:
Common CRJ destinations from MSP are basically everywhere‌.Fargo, Grand Forks, Duluth, Madison, Sioux Falls, and many, many more. Long-time MSP spotters frequently joke about CRJs ;)
A Delta Connection CRJ900, operated by Endeavor Air, departs MSP on May 16, 2016. Endeavor is a whollyowned Delta subsidiary. Photo by Blake Wenthe.
The CRJ200 above, registered C-GFKR, was built in 1999. It has flown for Midway Airlines, Jazz Air and now Air Canada Express. This photo was taken at MSP on June 11, 2016. Photo by Blake Wenthe.
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A pair of Delta Connection CRJ200s are pictured together at MSP on January 6, 2016. Photo by Blake Wenthe.
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Embraer E-Jet
This American Eagle E175, N445YX, was built in 2015 and is shown arriving at MSP November 1, 2015, still in its rookie year! Photo by Blake Wenthe.
Manufacturer: Embraer Model: E170/175/190 Produced: 2001-present Cockpit Crew: 2 Seating Capacity: 70-106 passengers Length: 98/104/119 ft Wingspan: 85/85/94 ft Tail Height: 32/32/35 ft
Additional Facts:
Common E-Jet destinations from MSP include Fargo, Duluth, Austin, Houston and more! The E-Jet family is being updated, and the new version (the E Jet-E2) has been ordered by SkyWest, who operates flights for Alaska and Delta Connection. Hopefully we’ll see one in the coming years! 29
A Delta Connection E170 lands at MSP on August 12, 2015. Photo by Blake Wenthe.
A United Express E170 departs MSP on May 16, 2016. Photo by Blake Wenthe.
An American E190 taxis to runway 17 on February 17, 2017. Photo by Jacob Uhl.
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Pilatus PC-12
The PC-12 shown here was captured at MSP by Kevin Corrigan on June 26, 2016.
Manufacturer: Pilatus Model: PC-12 Produced: 1991-Present Cockpit Crew: 1-2 Seating Capacity: 6-9 passengers Length: 47 ft Wingspan: 53 ft Tail Height: 14 ft
Additional Facts:
The only regular PC-12 destination from MSP is Thief River Falls, Minnesota. Boutique Air operates that flight.
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Cessna 208 Caravan
The Cessna 208 shown here was captured at MSP by Kevin Corrigan on December 18, 2016.
Manufacturer: Cessna Model: 208 Produced: 1982-Present Cockpit Crew: 1-2 Seating Capacity: 9 passengers Length: 37 ft Wingspan: 52 ft Tail Height: 14 ft 32
Additional Facts:
Common Cessna 208 destinations from MSP include Mason City, Fort Dodge, Duluth and more!
ATR-42
This FedEx Feeder ATR-42 was captured at MSP by Troy Prince on June 24, 2016.
Manufacturer: ATR Model: 42 Produced: 1984 - Present Cockpit Crew: 2 Cargo Capacity: 48 passengers or assorted freight Length: 74 ft Wingspan: 81 ft Tail Height: 25 ft
Additional Facts:
The only regularATR-42 destination from MSP is Duluth. Fedex operates that flight.
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Lockheed C-130 Hercules
This Minnesota Air National Guard C-130 Hercules is seen departing MSP on March 21st, 2015. Photo by Blake Wenthe.
Manufacturer: Lockheed Model: C-130 Produced: 1954 - Present Cockpit Crew: 5 total, 2 pilots, navigator, flight engineer, and loadmaster Seating Capacity: 64 passengers paratroopers or 2-3 Humvees Length: 98 ft Wingspan: 132 ft 34
Tail Height: 38 ft Additional Facts:
Common C-130 destinations from MSP include Duluth, Fargo and more!
Boeing C-17 Globemaster III
This Royal Air Force C-17 was seen at MSP on March 18, 2015. This specific aircraft, ZZ171, was built in 2001 and has served with The Royal Air Force since then. Photo by Blake Wenthe.
Manufacturer: Boeing Model: C-17 Globemaster III Produced: 1991 - 2015 Cockpit Crew: 3 total; 2 pilots and one loadmaster Cargo Capacity: up to 102 passengers paratroopers or 6 armored military vehicles Length: 174 ft Wingspan: 170 ft Tail Height: 55 ft
Additional Facts:
Common C-17 operators to visit MSP are the United States Air Force and the Royal Air Force.
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Lockheed C-5 Galaxy
This United States Air Force Lockheed C-5 Galaxy was captured departing MSP on March 11, 2016. This aircraft is part of the 436th Airlift Wing based at Dover Air Force Base in Dover, Delaware. Photo by Blake Wenthe.
Manufacturer: Lockheed Additional Facts: The United States Air Force Model: C-5 Galaxy operates the C-5. Produced: 1968 - 1989 Cockpit Crew: 7 total; aircraft commander, pilot, 2 flight engineers, and 3 loadmasters Cargo Capacity: 270,000 lbs Length: 247 ft Wingspan: 223 ft Tail Height: 65 ft 36
Other Common Airlines/Aircraft at MSP
Pictured here is Target Corporation’s Cessna 750 landing on 12R at MSP on April 14, 2016 with a Spirit Airbus A320 in the background. Photo by Blake Wenthe.
Pictured here is a Gulfstream GV owned by Honeywell Corp turning off of runway 30L at MSP on June 20, 2016. Photo by Blake Wenthe.
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A Dassault Falcon 900 owned by Lifetime Fitness taxis toward Runway 17. Photo take by Blake Wenthe on April 14, 2016.
A Marvin Windows Beechcraft 1900C departing MSP on March 24, 2016. Marvin Windows is based out of Warroad, Minnesota. Photo by Blake Wenthe.
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A FedEx Airbus A300 is shown here rolling down runway 30L at MSP on July 15, 2014. Photo by Blake Wenthe.
A Subair Beechcraft 1900C is shown here taxiing for departure from MSP on May 12, 2016. Photo by Blake Wenthe.
This FedEx Cessna 208 was captured at Fargo-Hector International Airport by Blake Wenthe on February 25, 2015. This type of aircraft operates out of MSP regularly.
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A Bemidji Air Services Beechcraft 65 can be seen frequently at MSP. This photo was taken by Kevin Corrigan on March 4, 2016.
The aircraft above is a regular sight for everyone that visits the Cargo Road viewing area. This Douglas DC-931, registered as N960N, has a special story. It was built in 1968 and was delivered to North Central Airlines on June 17, 1968. On July 1, 1979, North Central merged with Southern Airways, creating Republic Airlines. Republic Airlines merged with Northwest Airlines on October 1, 1986. The aircraft flew for NWA until 2005, when it was struck by a fuel truck and sustained heavy damage. The aircraft was considered a total loss and written of in 2008. It was then acquired by the MSP Fire Department to be used as a fire training aircraft. To this day, it can be seen directly across from the aircraft viewing area at MSP. The photo above was taken on September 5, 2016 by Blake Wenthe.
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How to Distinguish Between Similar Aircraft
A common challenge for beginning planespotters is identifying different members of the same aircraft family and telling similarly-sized aircraft models apart. This is by no means a comprehensive list of the differences between aircraft, but a simple, jargon-free (as much as possible) guide.
Boeing 737 • Since the 737-300 and 737-700 are nearly identical, Southwest paints their flap fairings (objects underneath the wings) orange on the -700. • Boeing 737-700—one overwing exit • Boeing 737-800—two overwing exits, longer than -700 • Boeing 737-900—two overwing exits, longer than -800, some have an additional exit aft of (behind) the wing Boeing 757 The -300 is longer than the -200. Boeing 767 The -400 is longer than the -300, which is longer than the -200. Boeing 737 vs. Airbus A320 Family The 737 has a slope that leads to the tail, while the A320 does not. The rear cockpit window shape is more square-shaped on an A320, while it’s more diamond-shaped on the 737. The A320 has a rounder nose, compared to the 737’s pointier nose. Airbus A319/320/321 • A319—one overwing exit • A320—two overwing exits • A321—four evenly-spaced exits Airbus A330 The -300 is longer than the -200.
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Airbus A340 The -600 is longer than the -300 MD-82/-83 vs. MD-88 vs. MD-90 vs. Boeing 717 • American operates MD-82/-83 • Delta operates MD-88/-90/B717 • The MD-90 has larger engines than the MD-88 • The 717 is smaller and has an unpainted outline under horizontal stabilizer Bombardier CRJ The -900 is the longest, followed by the -700 and the -200. Embraer E-Jet The 190 is the longest, followed by the 175 and the 170
Future Aircraft at MSP Boeing 737 MAX The 737 MAX launches Spring 2017 with Norwegian Air Shuttle. MAX models will be MAX 7, MAX 8, MAX 9, and MAX 10. American, United, Alaska, and Southwest have all ordered MAX variants, which are upgrades to the 737 Next Generation (-700, -800, -900 models). The MAX 10 is a new model meant to compete directly with the Airbus A321neo. Airbus A350-900 Delta has ordered these aircraft to replace the retiring 747-400s for routes to Asia. Perhaps at some point, we’ll have one visit MSP. Bombardier CS100 Delta has ordered up to 125 of this newly-produced jet to replace its MD-88s. The CS100, which seats around 110 passengers, was first delivered to Swiss in 2016. Deliveries to Delta begin in 2018.
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Spot the Differences Look at the circled areas. Based on the information on page 41, which aircraft is an Airbus A320, and which is a Boeing 737-800?
If you said the top photo is the A320 and the bottom photo is the 737-800, you’re right! Now that you’ve got this down, you can impress your family, friends, and co-workers.
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Delta 717
American 737
Delta 737
American A319
Delta 747
American A320
Delta 757
American A321
Delta 767
American MD-83
Delta 777
American E170/175
Delta A319
American E190
Delta A320
American CRJ-200
Delta A321
American CRJ-700
Delta MD-88
American CRJ-900
Delta MD-90
United 737
Delta E170/175
United A319
Delta CRJ-200
United A320
Delta CRJ-700
United E170/175
Delta CRJ-900
Spirit A319
Southwest 737
Spirit A320
Sun Country 737
Spirit A321
Frontier A319
KLM A330
Frontier A320
Icelandair 757
Frontier A321
Air France A340
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Condor 767
Lockheed C-130 Hercules
Air Choice One C208
Lockheed C-5 Galaxy
Boutique PC-12
Boeing C-17 Globemaster III
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FedEx MD-10 FedEx MD-11 FedEx 757 FedEx ATR-42 FedEx C208 UPS MD-11 UPS 757 DHL 767
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Notes
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Bibliography and Credits Main Page. (2017, March 08). Retrieved March 11, 2017, from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Main_page
Flight Tracker / Flight Status / Flight Tracking. (n.d.). Retrieved March 11, 2017, from https://flightaware.com/ Airfleet aviation| Airline Fleet, Plane, airport. (n.d.). Retrieved March 11, 2017, from http://www.airfleets.net/home/ North Central Airlines-history. (n.d.). Retrieved March 11, 2017, from http://www.hermantheduck.org/pages/aircraft%20histories/dc9%20 histories/n960n.html Photo Contributors: Blake Wenthe, Kevin Corrigan, Troy Prince, Jacob Uhl, and Billy Schultz MSP Airport Radio Frequencies Contributor: Troy Prince Editing Contributors: Alisha Peterson, Billy Schultz Layout and Design: Billy Schultz Additional Spotting Areas: Big Rivers Regional Trailhead (MN-13 and Sibley Memorial Highway) Ft. Snelling State Park (MN-5 and Post Rd.) Lakes Calhoun, Nokomis, and Harriet Solomon Park (MN-77 and 58th St.) Taft Park (MN-62 and Bloomington Ave) Todd Park (56th and Chicago) Be sure to obey all signage and laws when spotting!
Back Cover: A United Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner carrying the Los Angeles Rams taxis upon arrival at MSP on August 31, 2016. This was the first time a 787 visited MSP.
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