Boeing 737-8K2 (737-800)

13 May 2026 · © aviationpassionist

KLM Royal Dutch Airlines Boeing 737-800 (PH-BCL) on final approach, sporting the airline's distinctive blue-and-white livery.

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Aircraft

737-8K2 (737-800) B738

KLM Royal Dutch Airlines standard livery

PH-BCL

Registration

Airline

KLM Royal Dutch Airlines

KLM / KL

Manufacturer

Boeing

Gear

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

Achievements

Winglet Watcher, Boeing Beginner, Narrowbody Ninja

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Photo grade

Silver

Score: 80.0

Crisp side profile of the KLM 737 on approach; sky is a bit flat but registration and livery pop nicely.

Location

Tweeduziend El

Amsterdam Airport Schiphol · AMS/EHAM

52.3323, 4.7510

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Amsterdam Airport Schiphol AMS

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Aviation History

The Boeing 737-800 is one of the world\'s most successful narrowbody jets, widely used for short-to-medium haul international and domestic routes.

Fleet Rarity

KLM operates several Boeing 737-800s; this is a common aircraft type within their fleet.

Record Flights

Commonly used on high-frequency intra-European and some Northern Africa/Israel routes for KLM.

Safety & Events

No notable incidents specific to PH-BCL; the 737-800 model has an excellent safety record.

Future Outlook

Still in regular passenger service as of 2024, though KLM is planning fleet renewal with newer narrowbodies in the future.

Specifications

CFM56-7B

Engine

35.79 m

Wingspan

39.5 m

Length

5,765 km

Range

842 km/h

Speed

162-189 passengers

Capacity

79,015 kg

MTOW

12.5 m

Height

121.4 kN (27,300 lbf)

Thrust

94 dB (ICAO Chapter 4 compliant)

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