the KLM 747-400 flights to SXM do not take off at maximum weight, the flights are shared with the island of Curacao, at most about 100 plus people would come on in SXM not that much i assume then they continue to Curacao in the south and take on some more passengers and refuel for the long flight back
the 777-300(ER), because it's lighter it has slightly better landing charactaristics, it can make a slightly steaper approach, flare out quickly and needs a little les runway. It can stay a little higher above the beach, but it's still a big plane close to the 747.
What a great video, very cool! I’m a big fan of airplanes and I also made a few airplane and airport videos and plan to do more in the future. :) Greetings from Switzerland
747: 416 passengers with 3 classes or 524 with 2 767: 255 / 351 / 375 passengers 777: 305-550 I theoretically the 777 holds more passengers but in practice I think the average 747 hols more...
sid77777 I've been there. It's not too busy like those big international airports like JFK (although it is an international airport), most of the flights are DHC-6 Twin Otters or ATR-42's (possibly a -72) from the local islands in the other islands. However, especially around noon, there are many larger airplanes that come in like 737's, 757's, A320's, A340's (operated by Air France), and the 747!
You said 767,not 777. De fuq?BTW,I don't think so.777-3-3-3 seating arrangement. B747 is 2-4-2 seating arrangement.Plus the above.So I think B747 got more capacity.
Would you like me to post the videos I just took? No it ain't. I starting going there over 15 years ago and it's been worn down from the beach you see in this video to nothing more than rocks and boulders that butt right up against the road. The only real proper beach remaining is not in front of the runway but in front of the Sonesta. Oh and for calling me a "Troll". Fuck you.
FPVav8tr Anyone that wants to go here, look up Maho Beach, or Sunset bar and Grill. You'll see it's just like you see in this video, hasn't changed. Was just there and it was a highlight of my trip to Sint Maaren. It's on the French Side. There is even a surf board with the arrival and departure times. This guy doesn't know what he is talking about.
Paul Anderson Maho Beach is not on the French Side of the Island, it is on the Dutch side. And yes we were just there in November of 2014, the beach is not what it was like but that changes with the surf. Definately no rocks up at the road though,
Intresting question ._. I was on a 1 airport where 2,5 meters over my head landings planes after 3 or 4 planes you can fell a smell like crime or big truck
***** Shouldn't the question be why is there a landing strip so close to a beach? Pretty sure the beach was there first. The answer to both is there is limited room and that was where they decided to put the airport. Turned out to be a big tourist attraction.
8K Next Yeah, until some idiot loses his/her life on that beach and the local government is blamed for not fencing off the area. Afterwards closing off the area wouldn't have been a bad idea after all.
"Some idiot" can jump or slide down from the cliff on Horseshoe bend too. Would nature be to blame? Or an idiot himself? Idiots may find unthinkable and ridiculous ways to lose life in very normal places. Should others be fenced or, perhaps, even put on a leash and suffer? I'd suggest to focus on good things and enjoy videos )
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St. Maarten is a gem of the Caribbean to anyone interested! Highly recommend it, I've been fortunate to go a number of times in the past.
It is referred to as 'riding the fence' and is the reason I will be going. It is one of the best plane watching spot in the world.
Fantastic! I wanna live near that airport
Theepicmelonhead Gaming lmao
I wanna go there and pitch a tent on the beach and watch planes all day long
Good Lucky trying to sleep
This is a fantastic place. To all whiners, if you're scared stay away and quit telling others how to live their lives.
the KLM 747-400 flights to SXM do not take off at maximum weight, the flights are shared with the island of Curacao, at most about 100 plus people would come on in SXM not that much i assume then they continue to Curacao in the south and take on some more passengers and refuel for the long flight back
KLM.Proud of the Netherlands😆🖒💪
one small error will be a disaster :) But hats off to the pilots for such landing
Heart racing and I'm not even there! **rewind**
the 777-300(ER), because it's lighter it has slightly better landing charactaristics, it can make a slightly steaper approach, flare out quickly and needs a little les runway. It can stay a little higher above the beach, but it's still a big plane close to the 747.
I visited here and My heart goes out to St. Marteen. I hope the island recovers.
What a great video, very cool! I’m a big fan of airplanes and I also made a few airplane and airport videos and plan to do more in the future. :)
Greetings from Switzerland
747: 416 passengers with 3 classes or 524 with 2
767: 255 / 351 / 375 passengers
777: 305-550
I theoretically the 777 holds more passengers but in practice I think the average 747 hols more...
Holy crap! Sweet vid!
Beautiful HD quality - what camera did you use to film this?!
Unfortunately they don’t use the 747 to St Maarten anymore
good landing!!!!!!!!!!!
Lovely beautiful..airplane
the KLM Asia pilots seem to buzz the crowd a little lower than others. i wanna go just because of this!
No more 747 at SXM. That's already history.
*Let's all stay under it and as close as possible to the fence,I'm sure that's a great idea*👍
Swan W. I have another video of KLM 747 from the fence right under
Found the jet....
Great landing..;-)
It helps to hold the camera straight!!
Wow😮
Amazing
super.
El klm es el que mas me gusta
KLM is not crazy!
No, but your reply is. OP is saying he likes KLM the best.
Fentastic show
I wanna go there just to experience that
There you see! Jets are powerfull!
Are they?
SuperChris153 Ehhh. Yes....
Or wait.... They arent Powerfull! THEY ARE ILLUMINATI!
+KONE 2001 I was being sarcastic lol
AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHH ILLUMINATI!!!! RUN FOR YOUR LIVES!!!!!!!! AAAAAAAH!!!!!!!!!!
0:23 that driver is lucky as fuck
Wow!
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Nooooosssasssimhoraaaaa!
Um dia gostaria de ver de perto seja a trabalho ou a lazer *-*
Ok someone on the plane farts everyone on the beach can smell it lol
I think i met you in real. Did you meet 2 boys here on the beach?
It's damn freaky !
so KLM CAN TAKE MORE PASSENGERS TO ST> MAARTEN. LOL
video cool
Co Pilot: Where are we landing? Pilot: St Maarteen. Co Pilot: St Maarteen?!! Oh Shit let me call my wife ti tell her i love her
thinking of going here, but how busy is this airport??
sid77777 I've been there. It's not too busy like those big international airports like JFK (although it is an international airport), most of the flights are DHC-6 Twin Otters or ATR-42's (possibly a -72) from the local islands in the other islands. However, especially around noon, there are many larger airplanes that come in like 737's, 757's, A320's, A340's (operated by Air France), and the 747!
i have been there, and it is like other airports. like every 10 minutes a plane lands
You said 767,not 777. De fuq?BTW,I don't think so.777-3-3-3 seating arrangement. B747 is 2-4-2 seating arrangement.Plus the above.So I think B747 got more capacity.
Thinking about going..
0:25 what happened?
Jet blast
Shame that beach is no long there. Just a bunch of large rocks butt right up against the road. About 2 ft of sand is all that's left.
Are you trolling or just don't know? IT'S STILL THERE...Was there less then a month ago. Not a thing has changed...
Would you like me to post the videos I just took? No it ain't. I starting going there over 15 years ago and it's been worn down from the beach you see in this video to nothing more than rocks and boulders that butt right up against the road. The only real proper beach remaining is not in front of the runway but in front of the Sonesta. Oh and for calling me a "Troll". Fuck you.
FPVav8tr Anyone that wants to go here, look up Maho Beach, or Sunset bar and Grill. You'll see it's just like you see in this video, hasn't changed. Was just there and it was a highlight of my trip to Sint Maaren. It's on the French Side. There is even a surf board with the arrival and departure times. This guy doesn't know what he is talking about.
FPVav8tr Fuck you Both!!!! Arguing like a pair of bitches.
Paul Anderson Maho Beach is not on the French Side of the Island, it is on the Dutch side. And yes we were just there in November of 2014, the beach is not what it was like but that changes with the surf. Definately no rocks up at the road though,
is the only 747 at TNCM(or is it TCNM LOL dont remember )
Suppose a container truck was passing the same time as that low landing ....unless that's a no tall trucks zone
st maarten, RIP No more videos like this
This is one of the cringiest comments section ive ever seen.
Deatjed And you're one of the reasons 👏
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ProdBySuave
hows jet fuel smell??
Intresting question ._. I was on a 1 airport where 2,5 meters over my head landings planes after 3 or 4 planes you can fell a smell like crime or big truck
i was there 2weeks ago loll
Crazy
The KLM Asia airlines jet's blasts are so noisy. The KLM Asia airlines jet was blue and white.
I saw 1 plane. There's a big KLM Asia airlines jet in the air. It went in the ground.
Fardin Mahzoob KLM asia airlane blast klm is not a asian compeny
8 years on and still NEW? Really?
11 years on and still new? Really?
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WHY WAS THERE A BEACH RIGHT AT THE TAIL OF A LANDING STRIP!?!?!?
(...or is it even a public beach)
***** Shouldn't the question be why is there a landing strip so close to a beach? Pretty sure the beach was there first. The answer to both is there is limited room and that was where they decided to put the airport. Turned out to be a big tourist attraction.
Another question: Why do the local authorities just allow people to hang out at the tail end of an airport runway and not close off the area.
It's a major attraction and tourism is the only real source of income. Closing it off would be suicidal.
8K Next Yeah, until some idiot loses his/her life on that beach and the local government is blamed for not fencing off the area. Afterwards closing off the area wouldn't have been a bad idea after all.
"Some idiot" can jump or slide down from the cliff on Horseshoe bend too. Would nature be to blame? Or an idiot himself? Idiots may find unthinkable and ridiculous ways to lose life in very normal places. Should others be fenced or, perhaps, even put on a leash and suffer? I'd suggest to focus on good things and enjoy videos )
F*** Dangerous..!
Ok u olm bubble wrap and Jenny is shopping and will probably be a little smoke
lol :)
XD
HEHEH!! It Would Have been Fantastic If you throw a stone at its jet Engines.
Hahaha
Tim Rossum That was Hilarious~
those stones can shoot back and take out a guy's eye... Not funny
Yeah so funny. Let's fire a missile at your plane. Still funny?
Syrtech I think an eye would be the least of your worries
Fentastic show
Ok someone on the plane farts everyone on the beach can smell it lol
lol :)