United Airlines Airbus A320 · N422UA
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD/KIAD) · 05/10/2020
About This Photo
The primary subject is a United Airlines Airbus A321 aircraft with the visible registration number N422UA. The aircraft is on the ground, positioned in a stationary state, with its gear down, on a wet concrete apron or taxiway adjacent to the terminal. It is oriented left to right, showing the entire starboard side from nose to tail. The plane sports United's white livery with blue lettering spelling "UNITED" near the front of the fuselage and a prominent blue tail fin featuring the gold globe logo. In the background, a modern airport terminal building with multiple jet bridges is visible, although no other aircraft or ground vehicles are prominently present near the aircraft. The scene is overcast with thick gray clouds indicating a rainy or recently rainy environment, reflecting wet patches on the tarmac surface. Lighting is flat and diffused due to the cloud cover, suggesting daytime with no direct sunlight. The apron area features clear painted markings and light poles, contributing to a functional airport setting. Keywords: apron, taxiway, aircraft registration, starboard view, commercial aviation, airport terminal, jet bridge, wet tarmac, cloudy sky, white fuselage, blue tail, ground markings, gear down, daytime, weather conditions, aviation photography, reflection, metal surface, regional jet, airline branding. -- United Airlines Airbus A320 N422UA IAD airport KIAD airport Washington Dulles International Airport Sterling, Virginia, United States TEB-JKK1OAudmdU3lJIYQnB5.jpg Daniel Mena December 0, 05/10/2020