Southwest Airlines Boeing 737-800 seat map
Typical layout. About 175 seats. Economy style layout 3-3. Exit rows 1, 15, 16. Cabins: Economy.
Illustrative schematic from publicly known typical layout facts. Actual seat counts and exit rows vary by registration and retrofit.
Green highlighted seats are sample editorial picks (15A, 15F, 16A, 16F, 15C). Full rankings and caution seats are below.
Overhead cabin view
A top down view of the same layout, nose on the left. Colours follow our editorial seat scores.
- Good
- Caution
- Exit row
- Standard
- WC lav
- G galley
Top ranked seats on this Boeing 737-800 (editorial)
| Seat | Score | Tags | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15A | 8.5 | Exit row, often more legroom. Check airline eligibility. | |
| 15F | 8.5 | Exit row, often more legroom. Check airline eligibility. | |
| 16A | 8.5 | Exit row, often more legroom. Check airline eligibility. | |
| 16F | 8.5 | Exit row, often more legroom. Check airline eligibility. | |
| 15C | 8.4 | Exit row, often more legroom. Check airline eligibility. | |
| 15D | 8.4 | Exit row, often more legroom. Check airline eligibility. | |
| 16C | 8.4 | Exit row, often more legroom. Check airline eligibility. | |
| 16D | 8.4 | Exit row, often more legroom. Check airline eligibility. | |
| 2A | 8 | Bulkhead at the cabin front, space ahead. Storage may be limited. | |
| 2F | 8 | Bulkhead at the cabin front, space ahead. Storage may be limited. |
Caution seats on this Boeing 737-800
| Seat | Score | Tags | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29B | 1.4 | Near lavatory, expect traffic and noise. | |
| 29E | 1.4 | Near lavatory, expect traffic and noise. | |
| 30B | 1.4 | Near lavatory, expect traffic and noise. | |
| 30E | 1.4 | Near lavatory, expect traffic and noise. | |
| 29C | 3 | Near lavatory, expect traffic and noise. | |
| 29D | 3 | Near lavatory, expect traffic and noise. |
Cabin sections
- Economy (economy): rows 1 to 30, layout 3-3 (ABC | DEF)
Notes
- Higher-density single cabin than the 737-700.
- Overwing exits commonly marketed with extra legroom / EarlyBird interest.
Trust signals
- Original SVG schematics only. Never scraped competitor maps.
- Methodology explains editorial scores versus regulatory facts.
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Seat map FAQ
How do I read this Southwest Airlines Boeing 737-800 seat map?
Read rows from the nose toward the tail. Seat letters sit in blocks, and the gaps between blocks are aisles. On this Southwest Airlines Boeing 737-800 schematic the economy style layout is 3-3. Cabins shown: Economy. About 175 seats are drawn. Green seats (15A, 15F, 16A, 16F, 15C) are sample editorial picks, not a held reservation. Match the row on your boarding pass to this drawing, then confirm the live map with the airline.
Is this the official Southwest Airlines seat map?
No. This is an original illustrative schematic, not the official Southwest Airlines diagram. Pick Your Row is not affiliated with Southwest Airlines. The drawing uses publicly known typical configuration facts so you can see cabin shape before you book. If the airline map and this page disagree, trust the airline. How scores differ from regulatory facts is explained in the methodology.
Do all Boeing 737-800 aircraft use this layout?
Illustrative schematic from publicly known typical layout facts. Actual seat counts and exit rows vary by registration and retrofit. Exit rows marked here: 1, 15, 16. Treat this Southwest Airlines Boeing 737-800 map as one typical example. Another registration can move galleys, lavatories, or row counts.
Which seats are highlighted and why?
Green seats on this schematic are sample editorial picks: 15A, 15F, 16A, 16F, 15C. The highlight flags seats our heuristic ranks highly for space or position on this drawing, often an exit row, a bulkhead, a window, or an aisle. It is an opinion for planning, not an airline assignment. Full rationale is on the best seats page for this Southwest Airlines Boeing 737-800.
Where are the exit rows on this schematic?
Exit rows drawn on this Southwest Airlines Boeing 737-800 seat map: 1, 15, 16. They show where extra space often sits on this typical layout. Carriers set their own exit seat rules. If you cannot assist in an evacuation, pick a different row. Context for those rules is in the methodology and on the best seats page.
How do I confirm my aircraft before flying?
After you book, the ticket or the Southwest Airlines app usually names the aircraft type, and that type can still change. Match it to this Boeing 737-800 page, then open the airline seat map for your flight. A checklist lives in the guide on how to verify your aircraft type. If that airline map disagrees with this schematic, trust the airline. Configurations vary by registration.
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