McDonnell Douglas MD-88 (MD88)

The McDonnell Douglas MD-88 — ICAO type designator MD88 — is a twin-engined jet aircraft. It seats about 155 passengers, flies up to 3,798 km and spans 32.9 m. Its card in the Skydex collection is epic. The McDonnell Douglas MD-88 is not in anyone's collection yet; the first sighting is up for grabs.

Heard by the network

5 Skydex receivers (Kentucky, Ohio, Indiana) have heard the McDonnell Douglas MD-88 — 8 different airframes, 235 sightings since 12 Sep 2026; last on 10 Nov 2026.

Operators

Distinct airframes per operator, from the callsigns our receivers hear (recorded since 7 Oct 2026) and from caught aircraft. The operator is the latest one heard, not an ownership history. Also heard: 1 private (not named), 1 without an operator callsign yet.

ICAO type code
MD88
Manufacturer
McDonnell Douglas
Engines
2 × jet
Typical seats
155
Range
3,798 km
Wingspan
32.9 m
Length
45.0 m
Card rarity
epic

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Questions

What is the ICAO designator for the McDonnell Douglas MD-88?

MD88. It is the ICAO aircraft type designator used in flight plans and in ADS-B aircraft databases.

Who builds the McDonnell Douglas MD-88?

McDonnell Douglas.

Which airlines fly the McDonnell Douglas MD-88?

In the Skydex network it has been heard or caught flying for USA Jet Airlines (6 airframes).

How often does the Skydex network hear the McDonnell Douglas MD-88?

8 different airframes since 2026-09-12, on 235 airframe-days, at 5 receivers. The last one was heard on 2026-11-10.

How rare is the McDonnell Douglas MD-88 in Skydex?

Epic tier. Nobody has caught one yet.