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13 May 2026 · © aviationpassionist

KLM Boeing 737-800 PH-BGA on final approach, showcasing its distinctive blended winglets.

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Aircraft

KLM Royal Dutch Airlines standard livery

Airline

KLM Royal Dutch Airlines

Manufacturer

Gear

Canon 2000D Sigma 60-600mm f/4.5-6.3

Achievements

Winglet Watcher, Boeing Beginner, Narrowbody Ninja

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Photo grade

B

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Score: 79.0

Well-framed KLM 737 in profile; details are crisp but cloudy light makes the scene look a bit flat.

Location

Tweeduziend El

Amsterdam Airport Schiphol · AMS/EHAM

52.3323, 4.7510

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Amsterdam Airport Schiphol AMS

Insights

Aviation History

One of the most widely used short-medium haul jets globally; mainstay of KLM\'s European and some medium-haul operations.

Fleet Rarity

KLM operates several 737-800s, but the aircraft type is very common worldwide; not rare.

Record Flights

Commonly deployed on intra-European and some North African/Middle-Eastern routes; not known for notable record flights.

Safety & Events

737-800 is a workhorse for airline fleets and has been involved in various minor incidents, but PH-BGA itself has no notably documented major events.

Future Outlook

Expected gradual retirement as KLM acquires newer aircraft (like 737 MAX/Embraer E2s/A320neo family).

Specifications

CFM International CFM56-7B

Engine

35.8 m

Wingspan

39.5 m

Length

5,565 km

Range

842 km/h

Speed

189 passengers

Capacity

79,015 kg

MTOW

12.5 m

Height

121.4 kN (27,300 lbf)

Thrust

QC0.5 (ICAO Chapter 4), around 85-90 dB on takeoff

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