N8566Z

This airframe, registered as N8566Z, is a Boeing 737-8H4 (737-800) built in 2018 with manufacturer serial number 64174. It is owned by Southwest Airlines Co (a corporation headquartered in Dallas, TX) and carries a United States registration (US). The aircraft is listed in the fixed-wing multi-engine category and, beyond basic registry details, further valuation and condition specifics are not published. No public record of historic leasing or ownership transfers has been released for this airframe.

This airframe is fitted in a single-class high-density 175-seat all-economy cabin consistent with the operator’s short- and medium-haul point-to-point network strategy. Typical missions for this configuration emphasize high-frequency, high-utilization domestic rotations, where quick turnarounds and dense seating drive scheduling and maintenance patterns. Avionics and auxiliary systems specifics are not published for this serial, though maintenance and operational oversight are conducted under the operator’s established heavy- and line-maintenance programs. The aircraft’s equipment and interior are aligned with a single-class commuter throughput model rather than premium or long-range leisure service.

The Boeing 737-8H4 (737-800) sits in the single-aisle medium-range market segment, offering a balance of seating capacity and stage length suitable for domestic and near-international routes; with a 3,115 nm range and cruise of 444 kts it covers most airline short- to medium-haul missions efficiently. Competing types in this niche include the Airbus A320 family and newer narrowbody variants offering similar seat counts and range. Market demand for high-density 737-800s remains strong among low-cost and high-frequency operators, while maintenance and resale considerations hinge on airframe age, cycle count and engine condition—parameters not published for this specific serial.