Abandoned Boeing 737 sitting in a field in rural Canada is on Google Maps as a local landmark

This Boeing 737 has been left abandoned in a field in rural Canada.

Tucked away in Alberta, the 737 has a fascinating tale behind it.

The first-generation Boeing 737 was once in commission for Pacific Western Airlines, but after a bit of bad luck, it now lives a much quieter life.

The forgotten plane has become so well known amongst locals that it’s even become a landmark on Google Maps.

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The story of an abandoned Boeing 737 plane in rural Canada

The plane, a first-generation Boeing 737 built in 1972, started its life flying for Pacific Western Airlines.

Later, it became part of Canadian Airlines before joining Air Canada through a merger.

However, after retiring in 2005, it found a temporary home at the Alberta Aviation Museum in Edmonton.

Then came 2013, and the museum could no longer house the jet.

So, they got it flight-ready again – all for a short 12-minute journey to Villeneuve Airport.

The plane was supposed to shine as the centerpiece of a new Alberta Flying Heritage Museum.

But sadly, the museum never opened, so the plane was left abandoned in a nearby field, just like the world’s largest bi-plane.

Could this 737 find a new purpose?

To make things worse, vandals struck in 2014, stealing different parts, including the emergency hatch which is worth $10,000 to $20,000.

This theft drained the museum’s already limited funds, making it even harder to care for the jet.

After a little while, the 737 became pretty well known in the community.

In fact, it was even became a local landmark on Google maps.

The story of the 737 has also been told by Strange North on YouTube, where they posted a detailed exploration.

Even though the plane will never fly again, it could be turned into a cool Airbnb if someone with a creative idea buys it, like the person who turned a Lockheed Jetstar into a home.