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VH-VBY

Built 2005 · registered AU

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This aircraft is a
Boeing 737
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Performance specs

Performance
Range
3,800 nm
Cruise speed
460 kt
Max speed
525 kt
Service ceiling
41,000 ft
Takeoff distance
2100 m
Landing distance
1500 m
Weights
MTOW
80,200 kg
Empty weight
—
Fuel capacity
26,000 L
Dimensions
Length
35.5 m
Wingspan
35.9 m
Height
12.6 m
Capacity
Seats
172
Max passengers
172

Flight activity

(785 tracking legs recorded)
Last 30 days
126
Last 90 days
419
Last seen
6 Nov 2026
Tracked since
21 May 2026
  • Tracked flight6 Nov 2026 · 2h 01m
  • Tracked flight6 Nov 2026 · 2h 27m
  • Tracked flight5 Nov 2026 · 2h 39m
  • Tracked flight5 Nov 2026 · 2h 13m
  • Tracked flight5 Nov 2026 · 2h 31m
  • Tracked flight5 Nov 2026 · 1h 31m
  • Tracked flight4 Nov 2026 · 1h 19m
  • Tracked flight4 Nov 2026 · 1h 57m
  • Tracked flight4 Nov 2026 · 2h 36m
  • Tracked flight3 Nov 2026 · 1h 38m

Showing the 10 most recent distinct flights. The total counts every raw ADS-B tracking leg, including repeat observations and sub-5-minute artifacts.

From ADS-B observations collected since May 2026. Coverage depends on ground-receiver density; gaps do not mean the aircraft did not fly.

How common is this aircraft?
12,493Boeing 737 registered worldwide

Common. One of the most common aircraft types we track.

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Registration history

(1)
  • VH-VBYAUACTIVE
    VIRGIN AUSTRALIA AIRLINES PTY LTD
    2016 – present

Owner names are published by the issuing civil registry (FAA / CCARCS / CASA / ANAC / NZ CAA). Owner addresses present in the source are not republished here. Registered owner? Request removal

Operator history

(1)
  • Virgin Australia
    Operator
    2026 – present
VH-VBY — frequently asked
What aircraft model is VH-VBY?

VH-VBY is a Boeing 737, built in 2005. Sprinkle's record for VH-VBY covers its lineage, ownership history and specifications.

Is VH-VBY currently active?

Registry records list VH-VBY's status as Active, registered in Australia — a Boeing 737.

What is the manufacturer serial number (MSN) of VH-VBY?

VH-VBY carries manufacturer serial number (MSN) 34323, the serial assigned to this Boeing 737 airframe when it was built.

What is the ICAO24 / Mode S code for VH-VBY?

VH-VBY's ICAO24 (Mode S) transponder code is 7C6A8C — the hex address the Mode S transponder on this Boeing 737 broadcasts.