Boeing 737 MAX 8
Best rows: 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 16, 18. Watch rows: 10, 15, 31, 32, 33 because of missing or misaligned windows, limited recline, lavatories, and galley noise.
- 6 — Bulkhead row, Premium Class: extra legroom
- 7, 8, 9, 10 — Premium Class (30 seats published; rows 6-10 inferred from count)
- 16 — Over-wing exit row: extra legroom
Alaska Airlines's Boeing 737 MAX 8 seats 161 passengers across 2 cabin classes. First class offers 40 inches of pitch, economy comes in at 30 inches.
Alaska Airlines flies the Boeing 737 MAX 8 in 2 layouts — pick yours
Seat map
Verified layout · 161 seats · 16F / 145Y · Verified 2026-06-11
Cabin
161 seats total| Class | Pitch | Width | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|
| First Class | 40" | 21" | 16 |
| Main Cabin | 30" | 17" | 145 |
Cabin guide
- First Class: 16 seats in a 2-2 layout (rows 1-4), 40" pitch, 21" wide.
- Main Cabin: 145 seats in a 3-3 layout (rows 6-33), 30" pitch, 17" wide.
Best seats
- 6 — Bulkhead row, Premium Class: extra legroom
- 7, 8, 9, 10 — Premium Class (30 seats published; rows 6-10 inferred from count)
- 16 — Over-wing exit row: extra legroom
Seats to avoid
- 10 — No window at 9A/10A/10F
- 15 — Limited recline: exit row behind
- 32 — Lavatories directly behind
- 33 — Last row (DEF only): lavatory and galley behind
Exit rows, lavatories & galleys
- Cabin, before row 1: 1 lavatory and galley - nearby rows can see queueing, door noise, and foot traffic and nearby rows can get meal-service noise and light.
- Cabin, behind row 33: 3 lavatories, galley, and exit door area - nearby rows can see queueing, door noise, and foot traffic, nearby rows can get meal-service noise and light, and adjacent seats may have extra legroom or door-slide intrusion.
Variant identity
Alaska Airlines uses this Boeing 737 MAX 8 page for 16F / 145Y. The seat counts below are taken from the verified layout, not a generic aircraft template.
- 16F / 145Y
- 161 seats as drawn
- 16 First Class, 145 Main Cabin
Seat-by-seat notes
Every annotated seat on this verified layout, rated and explained: no window, near a galley or lavatory, limited recline, exit-row legroom, bulkhead or bassinet positions, misaligned windows, and tray-table or under-seat-storage quirks.
| Row / seat | Cabin | Rating | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10A, 10F | Main Cabin | Avoid | no window, solid wall alongside |
| 15A, 15B, 15C, 15D, 15E, 15F | Main Cabin | Avoid | limited recline (exit row behind) |
| 16A, 16B, 16C, 16D, 16E, 16F | Main Cabin | Best | extra legroom |
| 18A, 18F | Main Cabin | Best | extra legroom |
| 30A, 30B, 30C | Main Cabin | Avoid | near a lavatory (queuing and noise) |
| 31A, 31B, 31C | Main Cabin | Avoid | right beside a lavatory |
| 31D, 31E, 31F | Main Cabin | Avoid | near a lavatory (queuing and noise) |
| 32A, 32B, 32C, 32D, 32E, 32F | Main Cabin | Avoid | right beside a lavatory |
| 33D, 33E | Main Cabin | Avoid | right beside a lavatory and near a galley (noise and bright light at meal times) |
| 33F | Main Cabin | Avoid | right beside a lavatory |
Source & verification
Verified 2026-06-11. Seat count is validated against the published cabin totals before this map can render. Per-seat notes are extracted from the source data and rewritten into plain-language warnings for row selection.
- Source
- Coordinate-verified cabin layout
- Verification tier
- Tier A
- Validated seats
- 161
Frequently asked questions
- How many seats does the Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 8 have?
- This Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 8 configuration (16F / 145Y) has 161 seats: 16 First Class, 145 Main Cabin.
- What are the best seats on the Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 8?
- Rows with extra room on this aircraft: 6 (bulkhead row, premium class); 7, 8, 9, 10 (premium class (30 seats published; rows 6-10 inferred from count)); 16 (over-wing exit row).
- Which seats should you avoid on the Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 8?
- Seats worth double-checking before you pick: rows 10; 15; 32; 33 — mostly due to lavatory and galley proximity, limited recline, or missing windows. Click any seat on the map for the specific reason.
- What is the seat pitch on the Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 8?
- Seat pitch and width by cabin: First Class 40" pitch, 21" wide; Main Cabin 30" pitch, 17" wide.
- Which seats have no window on the Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 8?
- Window seats are missing or misaligned around rows 10. Tap any seat on the map for the exact note.
- Does the Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 8 have premium economy?
- No, this Boeing 737 MAX 8 configuration does not have a premium economy cabin.
- How accurate is this Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 8 seat map?
- This layout is verified seat-by-seat: every cabin count is checked against the airline's published configuration, and the full seat grid is validated before the map is shown. Last verified 2026-06-11.