Boeing 737-800

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13 May 2026 · © aviationpassionist

KLM Boeing 737-800 (PH-BXR) on short final, showcasing KLM's classic blue livery.

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Aircraft

737-800 B738

KLM Royal Dutch Airlines standard livery

PH-BXR

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: 81.0

Classic profile shot; aircraft centered with clear reg, though flat sky and lighting limit vibrancy.

Location

Tweeduziend El

Amsterdam Airport Schiphol · AMS/EHAM

52.3323, 4.7510

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Amsterdam Airport Schiphol AMS

Airport

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Aviation History

The Boeing 737-800 is one of the most popular and successful commercial aircraft, serving as a workhorse for short and medium-haul routes worldwide.

Fleet Rarity

KLM operates 31 Boeing 737-800 aircraft as of 2024, making it a common but significant type in their fleet.

Record Flights

No specific records, but widely used on European and intercontinental short/medium-haul routes.

Safety & Events

The Boeing 737 Next Generation series has an excellent safety record overall. KLM is one of the largest European 737-800 operators.

Future Outlook

Gradual replacement by new-generation narrowbody aircraft (e.g., Boeing 737 MAX or Airbus A320neo family) anticipated through the 2020s.

Specifications

CFM56-7B

Engine

35.8 meters

Wingspan

39.5 meters

Length

5,765 km

Range

842 km/h

Speed

162-189 passengers

Capacity

79,015 kg

MTOW

12.5 meters

Height

121.4 kN (27,300 lbf per engine)

Thrust

QC1/2 (Chapter 4, ICAO Annex 16, typical departure noise ~85 dB at 6.5 km)

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