PH-BFB: City of Bangkok
City of Bangkok began as a KLM passenger 747-400 and became a landmark beside Corendon's hotel near Schiphol. Its post-airline story includes a difficult ground move and a later transformation into a large-scale artwork.
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City of Bangkok began as a KLM passenger 747-400 and became a landmark beside Corendon's hotel near Schiphol. Its post-airline story includes a difficult ground move and a later transformation into a large-scale artwork.
Aircraft identity
- Registration: PH-BFB
- Variant: Boeing 747-406
- Serial number: 24000
- Operator history: KLM from June 1989; hotel-ground display from 2019
- Record status: Preserved
Aircraft history
| Date or period | Milestone |
|---|---|
| June 1989 | Began commercial flying with KLM. Source |
| 9 February 2019 | Crossed the A9 motorway during its transport to the hotel grounds. Source |
| 2019 | Placed beside the hotel in Badhoevedorp as a permanent landmark. Source |
| 2 July 2025 | Corendon announced an artwork wrap designed by Lieuwe van Gogh with employee contributions. Source |
What makes this aircraft important
Historical photographs may show KLM blue or the earlier Corendon scheme. The 2025 project changed its appearance again. The hotel's current information is the right place to check whether aircraft access or tours are offered.
Status and access
The official collection or venue record lists this aircraft at Corendon Village Hotel Amsterdam, Badhoevedorp. Interior access, tours and opening arrangements can change. Check the venue information before visiting.
Sources checked: 3 October 2026. Dates are as specific as the confirming source; an undated milestone is labelled as a period rather than given an invented day.
Related
| Manufacturer | Boeing |
|---|---|
| Variant | 747-406 |
| First flight | May 1989 |
| Status | Preserved |
| Engines | 4× General Electric CF6-80C2 |
Sources
Facts on this page are checked against the primary and institutional references below.
- City of Bangkok final destination - Corendon Hotels & Resorts
- Mission 747 transport in February 2019 - Corendon Hotels & Resorts
- Corendon 747 artwork project, July 2025 - Corendon Hotels & Resorts
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