Summary
- Enjoy a memorable stay in Bristol’s Skyline Park with a unique Airbnb experience inside a converted Boeing 727.
- The PYTCHAir Airbnb features two bedrooms, three bathrooms, a full kitchen, and a retrofitted cockpit for a one-of-a-kind stay.
- Previously used as a commercial airliner and private jet, the Boeing 727 now offers lodging, office space, and event venue options.
A famously converted aircraft into an Airbnb continues to be a hot commodity in its Bristol, United Kingdom neighborhood. The PYTCHAir Airbnb is a converted Boeing 727 that also now acts as an office, meeting space, event venue, filming location, and micro-hotel. Currently, the Airbnb is located in Bristol, which is the centerpiece of the famous Skyline Park in Brislington. Let’s take a closer look at the original Boeing 727 aircraft and how it came to become an AirBnB after it was retired.
About the Airbnb
This unique Airbnb is built from just the fuselage of an old Boeing 727. The original aircraft arrived at Filton Airfield (FZO) in Bristol in 2012. The aircraft was retired shortly after and moved to Cotswold Airport (GBA), formerly Kemble Airfield, where it was used as a salvage aircraft for parts. For several years, the abandoned aircraft sat at the airfield.
Photo: PYTCHAir
However, in 2018, Johnny Palmer, the founder of PYTCH, stumbled upon the aircraft. Palmer saw a unique vision for the old aircraft and later developed a project proposal for the local city council. After several years of deliberation, Palmer’s unique project idea was accepted. The aircraft, which is now just a fuselage, was transported to its current resting place in February 2021.
The Boeing 727 was placed on top of several large shipping containers, and the interior was completely redone. Local Bristol artists painted the exterior of the aircraft in a unique color scheme. The interior has a unique vintage feel inspired by the original interior, which features walnut paneling, gold details, and crystals.
The Airbnb listing is currently listed at approximately £450 ($575) per night. The aircraft also includes two bedrooms with three beds and three bathrooms, which allows lodging for up to four guests. The site also includes a full kitchen, and the cockpit is completely retrofitted. The aircraft’s lighting has been restored, including many of the cockpit lights. Additionally, the airstairs remain fully functional.
The listing, called PYTCHAir, can be rented for daily or short-term use, depending on the project. This allows users to utilize the lounge areas as office space or even rent the entire aircraft for unique events.
About the now-retired Boeing 727
Originally, the Boeing 727 was used as a commercial airliner by Japan Airlines, which registered the aircraft as JA8325 in 1968. However, after several years, the aircraft was converted to a private jet, or a Boeing Business Jet (BBJ), in the 1970s. It switched hands for many years and, therefore, switched registration several times. During this time, it was utilized as a military VIP transport and a private jet for Middle-eastern royalty, among other owners.
Some of these unique registrations include:
- D-AHLQ
- N4245S
- VR-CBE
- VR-CLM
- VR-CMN
- VP-CMN
This eventually led up to the aircraft’s eventual retirement in 2012 when it was ferried to Filton Airfield in Bristol.