United Airlines Airbus A319 · N820UA

About This Photo

The primary subject is a United Airlines Airbus A320 aircraft, registration N821UA, captured during landing with the main gear making contact with the runway, producing visible tire smoke. The aircraft is oriented left to right, with the nose gear still in the air and the wings level. The airplane features a white fuselage with "UNITED" written in large blue letters near the front, and a dark blue tail displaying the distinctive United globe logo in gold and white grid lines. The scene includes a solid asphalt runway bordered by green grass areas and a backdrop of a body of water with a small boat dock or marina visible behind the grass embankment. Other secondary subjects are limited, with no additional aircraft, ground vehicles, personnel, or terminal buildings visible in this frame. The clear sky and sharp sunlight suggest daytime with good weather conditions and calm winds, with no clouds or haze evident. The image setting appears to be a coastal airport with a natural landscape including water and grass. Additional keywords: touchdown, tire smoke, main wheel contact, runway markings, jet engine, aircraft wing, nose landing gear, blue tail fin, maritime background, daylit, coastal airport, clear weather, passenger aircraft, aviation, aerospace, environmental greenery, aviation photography, airport perimeter fence, horizontal stabilizer, airport runway edge. -- United Airlines Airbus A319 N820UA PDX airport KPDX airport Portland International Airport Portland, Oregon, USA DSC_5374.jpg Andrew Salisbury December 0, 03/18/2020