Boeing Renton Factory
Boeing, Renton, Washington
Boeing's Renton factory south of Seattle builds the 737, including the 737 MAX and the P-8 Poseidon. The Navy built the plant in 1941, and Boeing has rolled out more than 14,500 commercial jets there, including over 10,600 737s.
- Company
- Boeing
- Status
- Operating
- Opened
- 1941
- Employees
- Not stated
- Industry
- Aerospace and defense
- Revised
- November 11, 2026
What is made here
Boeing 737 family airplanes, including the 737 MAX, and the P-8 Poseidon military derivative.
Facts
| Factory space | 1.1 million square feet (company: boeing.com) |
|---|---|
| Origins | Built by the Navy in 1941 for the XPBB-1 Sea Ranger; later used for B-29 production (company: boeing.com) |
| Output | More than 14,500 commercial airplanes (707, 727, 737, 757) built in Renton (company: boeing.com) |
| 737 record | Over 10,600 737s rolled out since 1967; Guinness lists the 737 as the most produced large commercial jet (company: boeing.com) |
| Location | Next to Renton Municipal Airport at the south end of Lake Washington (reference: en.wikipedia.org) |
Figures are as stated by the source named next to each one. Company figures are the company's own claims.
Can you visit?
Yes: Boeing Factory Tour (Future of Flight) has hours, booking and age rules checked on the operator's site.
Sources
- Boeing: Renton Production Facility (company, checked November 11, 2026)
- Wikipedia: Boeing Renton Factory (reference, checked November 11, 2026)
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