Delta Connection Mitsubishi CRJ-700 · N306PQ
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD/KIAD) · 12/10/2019
About This Photo
The image shows a Delta Connection regional jet, specifically a Bombardier CRJ-900, with registration N306PQ, taxiing on the airport tarmac. The aircraft is oriented slightly angled to the right with its nose pointed forward and the landing wheels fully down on the pavement, indicating movement on the ground rather than takeoff or landing. The white fuselage features the Delta logo in dark blue and red along with the word "Connection" near the front door. The tail fin displays the Delta red and blue widget emblem prominently, and the aircraft's number "5306" is visible near the cockpit and on the tail. In the background, the airport terminal building with multiple glass windows and jet bridges connecting the gates to aircraft is visible. Gate signs A22 and A24 can be identified on the jet bridges. Several ground service vehicles, including a white shuttle bus and baggage carts, are positioned near the terminal and apron areas. The concrete pavement features typical runway and taxiway markings. The lighting suggests daytime conditions with clear skies, as evident by the sharp shadows and bright sunlight on the airplane and surrounding infrastructure. There are no visible clouds or signs of inclement weather in this busy airport environment. Keywords: airport apron, jet bridge, regional jet, terminal building, jetway, taxiway markings, ground service equipment, passenger boarding bridge, daytime lighting, aviation infrastructure, taxiing aircraft, pavement markings, airport shuttle bus, baggage handling, tarmac activity