Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (EHAM)
Large airport · Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, Netherlands
Airport data
| Name | Amsterdam Airport Schiphol |
|---|---|
| ICAO | EHAM |
| IATA | AMS |
| Elevation | -11 ft (-3 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 52°18'31" E 4°45'50" 52.30860, 4.76389 |
| Location | Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, Netherlands |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/22 | 6,627 ft (2020 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 06/24 | 11,283 ft (3439 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 09/27 | 11,329 ft (3453 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 18C/36C | 10,826 ft (3300 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 18L/36R | 11,155 ft (3400 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 18R/36L | 12,467 ft (3800 m) | 198 ft | ASP | Yes |
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol at a glance
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is a large airport in Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, Netherlands, known to airline systems as AMS. The field elevation of -11 ft (-3 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at EHAM are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
Of its 6 runways, the longest — 18R/36L — offers 12,467 ft (3800 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 18R points roughly 180° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for EHAM shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Rotterdam The Hague Airport | EHRD | 45 km (24 NM) |
| Lelystad Airport | EHLE | 53 km (29 NM) |
| De Kooy Airfield / Den Helder Naval Air Station | EHKD | 68 km (37 NM) |
| Deelen Air Base | EHDL | 80 km (43 NM) |
| Gilze Rijen Air Base | EHGR | 83 km (45 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the -11 ft field elevation of Amsterdam Airport Schiphol can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 14 airports and airfields we list for Netherlands — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
What is the ICAO code of Amsterdam Airport Schiphol?
The ICAO identifier of Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is EHAM, and its IATA code is AMS. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Amsterdam Airport Schiphol above sea level?
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol sits at an elevation of -11 feet (-3 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Amsterdam Airport Schiphol located?
The airport lies at 52.3086, 4.7639 — in Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, Netherlands, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Rotterdam The Hague Airport, about 45 km away.
Does EHAM publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for EHAM appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol?
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol has 6 runways. The longest, 18R/36L, measures 12,467 ft (3800 m) with a ASP surface.