Runway 22L

Great spot to see!

A front-on view of a McDonnell Douglas MD-11, an iconic widebody trijet, on the taxiway just before a storm.

The glory days. So much to see at Amsterdam. So many planes that aren’t flying anymore. MD11, Fokker 70/100, B742/74M, DC10

Photo captures pronounced wing vortices, common on humid days with heavy aircraft departures. MD-11 is distinctive for its three-engine layout and upward canted winglets.

The MD-11 is instantly recognizable by its tri-engine configuration, with one engine mounted in the tail and two under the wings. This specific aircraft is in an all-white livery, which is common for cargo operators or r…