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14 May 2026 · © aviationpassionist

KLM Boeing 737-800 (PH-BXZ) on final approach, showing off its eye-catching winglets.

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Aircraft

737-8K2 (Boeing 737-800) B738

KLM Royal Dutch Airlines standard livery

Airline

KLM Royal Dutch Airlines

Manufacturer

Gear

Canon EOS 2000D 60-600mm F4.5-6.3 DG OS HSM | Sports 018

Achievements

Winglet Watcher, Boeing Beginner, Narrowbody Ninja

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Photo grade

A

Silver

Score: 80.0

Clean full-side profile capture; a bit flat due to overcast lighting but great registration detail and balanced framing.

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 successful short- to medium-haul jetliners, popular with legacy and low-cost airlines alike. KLM operates a notable 737 NG fleet for European and regional connectivity.

Fleet Rarity

KLM operated 30 737-800s as of 2024; not rare for this carrier or type.

Record Flights

Commonly used on high-frequency intra-European and mid-haul flights.

Safety & Events

Generally regarded as safe and reliable in KLM service. No major incidents involving this particular frame reported.

Future Outlook

The 737 NG fleet is being phased out gradually in favor of next-generation aircraft such as the A320neo family.

Specifications

CFM International CFM56-7B

Engine

35.8 m

Wingspan

39.5 m

Length

5,765 km

Range

840 km/h

Speed

162-189 passengers

Capacity

79,000 kg

MTOW

12.5 m

Height

121.4 kN (27,300 lbf) per engine

Thrust

ICAO Chapter 4, typical sideline noise ~85-87 dB(A)

Noise