Boeing 737-7K2

Leon 🇩🇪

13 May 2026 · © aviationpassionist

KLM Boeing 737-700 (PH-BGF) taxiing at Amsterdam Schiphol, sporting blended winglets.

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Aircraft

737-7K2 B737

KLM Royal Dutch Airlines standard livery

PH-BGF

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

Bronze

Score: 70.0

Great side-on shot; heat haze and cloudy light reduce clarity and vibrance, but the livery is well-captured and centered.

Location

Polderbaan spotting

Amsterdam Airport Schiphol · AMS/EHAM

52.3420, 4.7071

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Amsterdam Airport Schiphol AMS

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Aviation History

The Boeing 737-800 is the best-selling variant of the Boeing 737 Next Generation series, widely used for short- and medium-haul routes.

Fleet Rarity

Common in KLM\'s fleet; KLM operates multiple 737-800s.

Record Flights

Not generally used for record-breaking routes; mainly operates European and some intercontinental flights for KLM.

Safety & Events

The 737-800 series has had several well-publicized incidents, but PH-BGF has no major incidents recorded as of the last information available.

Future Outlook

Still flying as of 2024, but expected to be phased out over the next few years as KLM modernizes its fleet.

Specifications

CFM56-7B24

Engine

35.8 m (with winglets)

Wingspan

33.6 m

Length

6,370 km

Range

828 km/h

Speed

126-149 passengers (typical 136 in two-class)

Capacity

70,080 kg

MTOW

12.5 m

Height

24,000 lbf (107 kN) per engine

Thrust

QC 0.5 (Takeoff, ICAO Chapter 4 compliant)

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