United Airlines Boeing 737-800 · N36272
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD/KIAD) · 05/09/2020
About This Photo
The primary subject is a black aircraft from the airline "United," depicted from a nose-left front angle, stationary on the airport apron. The plane has a distinctive starry sky livery with white dots scattered over the black fuselage and red "United" text partially visible on the forward fuselage. The aircraft is connected to a white ground tug labeled "UNITED" with an identification number "P10442" on the side. The nose wheels of the airplane are secured by the tug, indicating that it is being pushed or prepared for pushback. The nose gear has a black cover with a white alphanumeric code "0212ETQFS." In the background, there are two additional aircraft visible. One is more distant on a taxiway, featuring a white fuselage and dark tail fin with an airline insignia, while another aircraft is parked further back to the right. The setting is a large commercial airport tarmac with paved concrete surfaces, clear blue sky with faint wispy clouds, bright daylight, and no visible precipitation. The overall environment suggests a calm day with good visibility. The scene includes typical ground service equipment relevant for large commercial jet operations. Keywords: apron, pushback, nose wheel, ground handling, starry livery, aircraft tug, airport apron, engine cowling, aviation, commercial jet, terminal background, aircraft parking, daylit sky, airplane front view, taxiway, airport operations, aircraft identification, star alliance logo, jet engine fan, ground support -- United Airlines Boeing 737-800 N36272 IAD airport KIAD airport Washington Dulles International Airport Sterling, Virginia, United States s6JyiSJd615sFV9nJmbT.jpeg luis mena December 0, 05/09/2020