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American Airlines Airbus A321 at the gate during a night turnaround at a major US airport.
@Altitude_Perspective
Spotter's notes
Hereβs an American Airlines Airbus A321-219, parked at Gate C36 at Denver International Airport, all set for its red-eye flight to Charlotte CLT. Itβs registered as N190UW.
Aircraft identity
ICAO Type
A321
Model
A321
Manufacturer
Airbus
Airline
American Airlines
Airline Code
AAL / AA
Livery
American Airlines standard
Military
Civilian
Technicals
Engine
CFM56 or IAE V2500 (not precisely visible, but both are common on AA A321s)
Thrust
120-147 kN (engine-dependent)
Wingspan
34.1 m
Length
44.51 m
Height
11.76 m
MTOW
89,000 kg
Range
5,950 km
Capacity
185 passengers (typical 2-class layout)
Cruise Speed
840 km/h
Noise Rating
Approx. 85-90 dB (meets ICAO Chapter 4/14 depending on engine)
Location
Airport Code
DEN/KDEN
Airport Name
Denver International Airport
Runway
34R
Viewing Spot
At Gate C36
Camera
Device
iPhone 16
