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.
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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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Explore HistoryFrequently 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).