Alaska Airlines Bombardier Dash-8 q400 · N421QX

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The primary subject is a close-up front side view of an Alaska Airlines turboprop aircraft parked on the tarmac. The plane shows a portion of the nose, cockpit windows, gear wheels on the ground, and a propeller with yellow tips visible on the right side. The fuselage features the word "Alaska" in large black letters and a decorative stripe pattern beneath the windows in orange, red, and yellow hues. Near the cockpit windows, above the nose, the text "HORIZON" and the number "421" appear faintly. Near the front cabin door, the phrase "Welcome aboard." is visible. The background includes green trees, a chain-link fence, and some industrial buildings with metal walls and roofs. A vehicle partially hidden by trees is parked near the fence. The surface beneath the aircraft is a wet or polished concrete apron or taxiway area, reflecting light. The lighting is bright and direct, suggesting midday or early afternoon with clear, blue sky conditions. The overall environment appears to be a regional airport apron area with no visible runway markings or other aircraft. Keywords: turboprop airplane, propeller plane, regional carrier, aviation, aircraft nose, parked plane, airport apron, jet bridge absence, terminal area, airfield, prop blades, cockpit windows, Alaska Airlines livery, ground level, aircraft tires, orange stripe, industrial background, aviation photo, daytime lighting, blue sky -- Alaska Airlines Bombardier Dash-8 q400 N421QX PDX airport KPDX airport Portland International Airport Portland, Oregon, USA CDmlJaNpRf4jeu1cwG22.jpeg Jasper Kringen December 0, 05/06/2020