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Schiphol

Schiphol (EHAM/AMS) serves Amsterdam, Netherlands. This is a major international airport with 6 runways (04/22, 06/24). Field elevation is -11 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.

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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: N/A
  • 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: ASP
  • PCN: N/A
  • Lighting: YES
  • NAVAIDs: VOR-DME
  • Approach Types: ILS CAT IIIB, RNAV (GNSS)
  • Remarks: N/A

Runway 06/24

  • Designation: 06/24
  • Dimensions: 11283 X 148
  • Surface: ASP
  • PCN: N/A
  • Lighting: YES
  • NAVAIDs: VOR-DME
  • Approach Types: ILS CAT IIIB, RNAV (GNSS)
  • Remarks: N/A

Runway 09/27

  • Designation: 09/27
  • Dimensions: 11329 X 148
  • Surface: ASP
  • PCN: N/A
  • Lighting: YES
  • NAVAIDs: VOR-DME
  • Approach Types: ILS CAT IIIB, RNAV (GNSS)
  • Remarks: N/A

Runway 18C/36C

  • Designation: 18C/36C
  • Dimensions: 10826 X 148
  • Surface: ASP
  • PCN: N/A
  • Lighting: YES
  • NAVAIDs: VOR-DME
  • Approach Types: ILS CAT IIIB, RNAV (GNSS)
  • Remarks: N/A

Runway 18L/36R

  • Designation: 18L/36R
  • Dimensions: 11155 X 148
  • Surface: ASP
  • PCN: N/A
  • Lighting: YES
  • NAVAIDs: VOR-DME
  • Approach Types: ILS CAT IIIB, RNAV (GNSS)
  • Remarks: N/A

Runway 18R/36L

  • Designation: 18R/36L
  • Dimensions: 12467 X 198
  • Surface: ASP
  • PCN: N/A
  • Lighting: YES
  • NAVAIDs: VOR-DME
  • Approach Types: ILS CAT IIIB, RNAV (GNSS)
  • Remarks: N/A

Frequencies

  • Tower: 119.230 MHz
  • Ground: 121.705 MHz
  • Operations: N/A
  • Traffic/Approach: N/A
  • ATIS: 132.980 MHz

Operation Hours

  • Open: N/A
  • Close: N/A
  • Extra Hours On Request: No
  • Remarks: N/A

Contacts

  • AIS Tel: N/A
  • ARO Tel: N/A
  • MET Tel: N/A
  • Admin Tel: N/A
  • Health Tel: N/A
  • Police Tel: N/A
  • Authorities Tel: N/A
  • Website: http://www.schiphol.nl/
  • Remarks: N/A

Slots / PPR

  • Slot Required: No
  • PPR Required: No
  • PPR Contact: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Fees

  • Landing Fee: Weight-based, approx EUR 7-12 per tonne MTOW + noise/emissions components
  • Parking Fee: EUR 0.30-0.70 per tonne per hour
  • Handling Mandatory: Yes
  • Currency: EUR
  • Remarks: Level 3 slot coordinated. Royal Schiphol Group published tariff. Noise charges are significant component. Annual movement cap of 440,000 (being reduced).

Fuel Information

  • Fuel Type: Jet A-1
  • Price/L: N/A
  • Last Updated: 2026-02-18
  • Remarks: Extensive hydrant system. Aircraft Fuel Supply (AFS) consortium. Multiple suppliers.

Immigration

  • Port of Entry: Yes
  • GENDEC Required: No
  • GAR Required: No
  • Remarks: Schengen port of entry. Koninklijke Marechaussee on-site 24h. Non-Schengen at dedicated piers (D, E, F, G). Major connecting hub.

Restrictions

  • Curfew Start: %H:%i
  • Curfew End: %H:%i
  • Noise Chapter Min: Chapter 3
  • Remarks: Night restrictions 23:00-06:00. Limited night slots available. Strict noise budget system (Totaal Volume Geluid). Preferential runway use system (Vaste Baangebruik). Six runways. Annual movement cap being reduced from 500k to 440k.

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. Standard EU/EEA border procedures apply.

EHLE

  • ICAO: EHLE
  • Name: Lelystad
  • Distance (NM): 29.4
  • Has IFR: Yes
  • Port of Entry: Yes
  • Immigration Remarks: Schengen zone. Immigration clearance available for non-Schengen arrivals. Standard EU/EEA border procedures apply.

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.

Airport Services

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Netherlands Permit Requirements

Medium Landing: 5d
  • 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 / GA Operations:

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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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the tower frequency at EHAM?
The tower frequency at Schiphol is 119.23 MHz.
What fuel is available at EHAM?
Schiphol offers Jet A-1.
Does EHAM require landing permits?
Yes, landing permits are required for Schiphol (Netherlands).