Man turned a Boeing

Bruce Campbell, a 73-year-old from Hillsboro, Oregon, lives in a decommissioned Boeing 727, transforming it into a unique home. Despite its original capacity for 200 passengers, Campbell now uses the 1,066-square-foot jet as a minimalist living space, paying just $370 a month. In a video tour for CNBC Make It, he shows off the basic setup, which includes a futon for sleeping, the original airplane bathroom, and a makeshift indoor shower—an upgrade from the outdoor one he once endured in cold Oregon winters. His kitchen is modest, featuring just a microwave and toaster oven, and he cleverly uses a flight-service dining cart as a pantry.

While the stripped-down interior lacks the warmth of more luxury conversions, Campbell’s lifestyle still fascinates many. Comments on the CNBC TikTok video highlight visitors’ positive experiences meeting him, with several noting his friendliness and willingness to offer tours of the plane. His home stands as a creative, eco-conscious solution to waste, repurposing a jet that would otherwise be left to rot. Campbell’s story is both quirky and inspiring, reminding us that sustainability can take many forms—even 30,000 feet off the ground.