Airline · Netherlands · SkyTeam

KLM Royal Dutch Airlines

The oldest airline in the world still operating under its original name. KLM has been flying since 1919, survived two world wars, and still hands out Delft Blue miniature houses filled with gin on long-haul flights. That's heritage you can drink.

Callsign
KLM
ICAO code
KLM
IATA code
KL
Founded
1919
Headquarters
Amstelveen, Netherlands
Hubs
AMS
Fun fact

KLM gives business class passengers a miniature Delft Blue porcelain house filled with Dutch gin on long-haul flights. There are over 100 designs in the collection, and people collect them.

Quick answers

What is KLM Royal Dutch Airlines' callsign?

"KLM". On the radio a flight is called by that word plus its flight number, and on a live map its callsign starts with KLM.

What are KLM Royal Dutch Airlines' airline codes?

ICAO KLM, IATA KL. Tickets and departure boards use the two-letter IATA code; air traffic control and flight data use the three-letter ICAO code.

Where are KLM Royal Dutch Airlines' hubs?

Amsterdam (AMS).

Is KLM Royal Dutch Airlines in an airline alliance?

Yes: SkyTeam.

Aircraft you’ll see in KLM Royal Dutch Airlines colors

Prefer the other way round? Browse all airlines or look up an aircraft.

Bogey · free on iPhone and Android

Is that a KLM Royal Dutch Airlines flight?

Bogey shows every flight around you on a live map. Tap a KLM callsign and you get the aircraft, the route and where it's headed.

  • A live map of every aircraft around you, at its real position.
  • Tap one and it flips into a trading card: type, airline, route, photo.
  • Catch rare ones. Build a collection. Climb the leaderboard.
Get it on Google PlayDownload on the App Store
Scan to get Bogey on your phone