Schiphol (EHAM/AMS) — Amsterdam, Netherlands
At a glance
- Operating hours
- Open 24h
- Customs
- Available 24h
- Port of entry
- Yes
- Fuel
- JET A-1, 100LL
- Tower
- 118.105
- Runways
- 04/22, 06/24, 09/27, 18C/36C +
- Elevation
- -11 ft
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Section Breakdown
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Basic Airport Information
- ICAO: EHAM
- Name: Schiphol
- Type: large_airport
- Category: International
- Latitude: 52.308601
- Longitude: 4.76389
- Elevation: -11 ft
- Country: Netherlands
- Municipality: Amsterdam
- IATA Code: AMS
- FAA Code: N/A
- FIR: EHAA
- Timezone: Europe/Amsterdam
- Distance from City: 11.3 km
- VFR: Yes
- IFR: Yes
Runways
Runway 04/22
- Designation: 04/22
- Dimensions: 6627 X 148
- Surface: Asphalt
- PCN: 90/F/C/W/T
- Lighting: HIRL, PAPI
- NAVAIDs: VOR-DME
- Approach Types: RWY 04: GNSS; RWY 22: ILS CAT I (SCH 109.15 MHz)
- Remarks: GA runway, dedicated to general aviation operations
Runway 06/24
- Designation: 06/24
- Dimensions: 11283 X 148
- Surface: Asphalt
- PCN: 90/F/C/W/T
- Lighting: HIRL, ALSF-2, PAPI
- NAVAIDs: ILS, VOR-DME
- Approach Types: ILS CAT IIIB (06), RNAV (GNSS)
- Remarks: Kaagbaan
Runway 09/27
- Designation: 09/27
- Dimensions: 11329 X 148
- Surface: Asphalt
- PCN: 90/F/C/W/T
- Lighting: HIRL, ALSF-2, PAPI
- NAVAIDs: ILS, VOR-DME
- Approach Types: ILS CAT IIIB (27), RNAV (GNSS)
- Remarks: Buitenveldertbaan
Runway 18C/36C
- Designation: 18C/36C
- Dimensions: 10826 X 148
- Surface: Asphalt
- PCN: 90/F/C/W/T
- Lighting: HIRL, ALSF-2, PAPI
- NAVAIDs: ILS, VOR-DME
- Approach Types: ILS CAT IIIB (18C, 36C), RNAV (GNSS)
- Remarks: Zwanenburgbaan
Runway 18L/36R
- Designation: 18L/36R
- Dimensions: 11155 X 148
- Surface: Asphalt
- PCN: 90/F/C/W/T
- Lighting: HIRL, ALSF-2, PAPI
- NAVAIDs: ILS, VOR-DME
- Approach Types: RWY 18L: GNSS (no ILS); RWY 36R: ILS CAT II (ABA 111.95 MHz)
- Remarks: Aalsmeerbaan
Runway 18R/36L
- Designation: 18R/36L
- Dimensions: 12467 X 198
- Surface: Asphalt
- PCN: 109/R/C/W/T
- Lighting: HIRL, ALSF-2, PAPI
- NAVAIDs: ILS, VOR-DME
- Approach Types: ILS CAT IIIB (18R), RNAV (GNSS)
- Remarks: Polderbaan, longest runway
Frequencies
- Tower: 118.105 MHz
- Ground: 121.805 MHz
- Operations: 119.055 MHz
- Traffic/Approach: 121.205 MHz
- ATIS: 132.975 MHz
Operation Hours
Schiphol operates 24 hours (H24). See all 24-hour airports worldwide →
- Extra Hours On Request: No
- Remarks: H24 operations. ATC tower H24. Night regime 23:00-07:00 LT (night slot required, reduced runway usage). Fire category 10.
Contacts
- AIS Tel: +31 20 649 2455
- ARO Tel: N/A
- MET Tel: N/A
- Admin Tel: +31 20 794 0800
- Health Tel: N/A
- Police Tel: N/A
- Authorities Tel: N/A
- Website: https://www.schiphol.nl
- Remarks: AIS tel is KLM Jet Center (GA handling). Admin tel is Schiphol general info. GA FBO freq 131.605 (Aviapartner Executive). Manager: [email protected]
Slots / PPR
- Slot Required: Yes
- PPR Required: Yes
- PPR Contact: +31 20 649 2455
- Remarks: IATA Level 3 coordinated. Slots mandatory. Night slots required 23:00-06:59 LT. Book via slotcoordination.nl. GA contact KLM Jet Center. Night slots: [email protected]; General/GA: [email protected]; Tel +31 20 405 9730.
Customs
- Open: 00:00
- Close: 23:59
- Phone: N/A
- Extra Hours On Request: No
- Remarks: H24. Major international EU/Schengen hub. Full CIQ services.
Fees
- Landing Fee: 9.73 EUR per metric ton MTOW (base rate, noise cat S3, daytime, 2025). Surcharges for S1/S2, discounts for S4-S7. Night surcharge applies.
- Parking Fee: Free first 6h15m. No charge 23:00-06:00 local. Base landing/take-off fee EUR 9.73/tonne MTOW (from 1 Apr 2025), EUR 11.16/tonne (from 1 Apr 2026).
- Handling Mandatory: Yes
- Currency: EUR
- Remarks: Handling ~200-400 EUR for GA. Fees increased 41% in Apr 2025.
Fuel Information
- Fuel Type: JET A-1
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: 2026-04-03
- Remarks: Multiple suppliers: Shell, Air BP, Air Total, CRS, Q8, Statoil, GTS, KLM Tankdienst. Delivered by bowser. Prices high, vary by contract.
- Fuel Type: 100LL
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: 2026-04-03
- Remarks: Available via self-service pump at KLM Jet Center. Paperwork can be time-consuming.
Immigration
- Port of Entry: Yes
- APIS Required: Yes
- GAR Required: No
- Remarks: Full international port of entry. Schengen and non-Schengen terminals. EU citizens use eGates. APIS required for non-EU flights.
Restrictions
- Curfew Start: 21:00
- Curfew End: 05:00
- Noise Chapter Min: 3
- Remarks: Curfew stored as UTC (CET, winter). In CEST (summer) curfew is 21:00-05:00 UTC. Deps restricted 22:40-06:55 LT, arrs 23:00-07:15 LT (block times). Chapter 2 banned. Marginally compliant Ch3 (<5 EPNdB margin) banned. Low-bypass Ch3 engines banned 18:00-08:00 LT. RWY 04/22 training flights restricted to single-engine propeller MTOM <5,700 kg.
Alternates
EHHV
- ICAO: EHHV
- Name: Hilversum
- Distance (NM): 15.7
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes
- Immigration Remarks: Schengen zone. Immigration clearance available for non-Schengen arrivals. Standard EU/EEA border procedures apply.
EHRD
- ICAO: EHRD
- Name: Rotterdam
- Distance (NM): 24.3
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes
- Immigration Remarks: Schengen zone. Immigration clearance available for non-Schengen arrivals. API required for all flights arriving from outside EU/Schengen per EU Regulation 2025/12. Airlines must transmit passenger data to Royal Netherlands Marechaussee TCB prior to landing. GENDEC must be submitted via gendec.eu before arrival.
EHLE
- ICAO: EHLE
- Name: Lelystad
- Distance (NM): 29.4
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes
- Immigration Remarks: No advance notice for intra-Schengen. Non-Schengen flights require customs 3h PNR. General declaration required for flights to/from outside the EU per EU Customs Regulation 952/2013
EHTE
- ICAO: EHTE
- Name: Teuge
- Distance (NM): 47.3
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes
- Immigration Remarks: Schengen zone. Immigration clearance available for non-Schengen arrivals. Standard EU/EEA border procedures apply.
EHTX
- ICAO: EHTX
- Name: Texel
- Distance (NM): 48.5
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes
- Immigration Remarks: Schengen zone. Immigration clearance available for non-Schengen arrivals. Standard EU/EEA border procedures apply.
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Netherlands Permit Requirements
- Overflight Permit: No
- Landing Permit: Conditional
- Overflight Lead Time: N/A - no permit required; file flight plan before departure
- Landing Lead Time: 5 working days before flight
Private non-revenue flights generally do not require landing permits. Must land at/depart from international airports. Standard Schengen entry procedures apply.
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- What is the tower frequency at EHAM?
- The tower frequency at Schiphol is 118.105 MHz.
- What fuel is available at EHAM?
- Schiphol offers JET A-1, 100LL.
- Does EHAM require landing permits?
- It depends on the flight. Private non-revenue flights generally do not require landing permits. Must land at/depart from international airports. Standard Schengen entry procedures apply. Permit details for Netherlands
- Is customs available at EHAM?
- Yes, customs at Schiphol is available from 00:00 to 23:59.
- Does EHAM require slots or PPR?
- Slots are required and PPR is required at Schiphol.
- Where is EHAM located?
- Schiphol (EHAM) is located in Amsterdam, Netherlands.
- What is the IATA code for EHAM?
- The IATA code for Schiphol is AMS.
- Does EHAM have an ILS approach?
- Yes, Schiphol has ILS (Instrument Landing System) approaches on runways 04/22, 06/24, 09/27, 18C/36C, 18L/36R, 18R/36L.
- Is EHAM a port of entry?
- Yes, Schiphol is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.