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13 May 2026 · © aviationpassionist

KLM Boeing 737-800 (PH-BCE) on approach, showing its elegant winglets in classic KLM blue overcast skies.

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Aircraft

737-8K2 (737-800) B738

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

A

Silver

Score: 82.0

Nicely centered profile shot; registration is readable though flat light mutes the KLM blue a bit.

Location

Tweeduziend El

Amsterdam Airport Schiphol · AMS/EHAM

52.3323, 4.7510

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Amsterdam Airport Schiphol AMS

Insights

Aviation History

The Boeing 737-800 is one of the most popular and widely used narrow-body jetliners globally, a mainstay in medium-haul fleets worldwide.

Fleet Rarity

Boeing 737-800 is the most numerous variant in KLM’s narrow-body fleet.

Record Flights

Commonly used for European and medium-haul KLM routes; no specific record flights documented for this frame.

Safety & Events

The 737-800 has undergone various safety enhancements and has an excellent operational record with KLM.

Future Outlook

Likely to remain in active passenger service for the foreseeable future, though gradual replacement programs are typical.

Specifications

CFM56-7B

Engine

35.8 m

Wingspan

39.5 m

Length

5,420 km

Range

842 km/h

Speed

162-189 passengers

Capacity

79,016 kg

MTOW

12.5 m

Height

120-129 kN per engine

Thrust

Approaches ICAO Chapter 4 (~88-89 EPNdB on approach, model-dependent)

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