Alaska Airlines Airbus A320 · N621VA

About This Photo

The primary subject is an Alaska Airlines Airbus A321 aircraft, registration number N621VA, captured at night as it taxis on a runway or taxiway. The airplane is oriented left to right, showing the full left side fuselage with the Alaska logo prominently displayed in dark blue letters and the distinctive Alaska Airlines tail featuring the iconic smiling face design in dark blue, light blue, and green colors. The airplane’s wheels are on the ground, and the flaps appear to be retracted, indicating taxiing rather than takeoff or landing. The aircraft surface is illuminated by airport lighting, with blue and white lights visible on the pavement. There are no other aircraft, ground vehicles, personnel, or airport buildings clearly visible in the frame. The setting is an airport environment at nighttime, evidenced by dark skies and runway lighting. The background is mostly dark, highlighting the illuminated runway and the aircraft. The image focuses on the airplane with no visible horizon vegetation, cityscape, or crowd presence. The scene captures motion blur in the wheels and some surrounding elements, emphasizing taxi movement on the airfield under artificial lighting conditions. Keywords: nighttime aviation, runway lights, airplane taxiing, commercial airline, passenger jet, aircraft livery, airport apron, jet engine, aircraft wing, taxiway markers, airport lighting, aviation photography, aircraft registration, airline branding, night flight, aviation motion blur, commercial aircraft, jetliner, aircraft exterior, Alaska Airlines logo. -- Alaska Airlines Airbus A320 N621VA SJC airport KSJC airport Norman Y Mineta San Jose International Airport San Jose, California, USA 283A9684.jpg Calvin Stewart December 0, 02/14/2020