Amsterdam Airport Schiphol — Amsterdam, Netherlands
← Looking for a different airport? Search hereAmsterdam Airport Schiphol in Amsterdam uses the IATA code AMS, with EHAM as its ICAO identifier.
Distance & flight time from AMS
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) is the primary international airport of the Netherlands and one of the busiest air travel hubs in Europe, serving Amsterdam and the wider Noord-Holland region. Identified by the ICAO code EHAM, Schiphol is famously built on reclaimed land in the former Haarlemmermeer polder, which is why its official elevation sits at -11 feet, among the lowest of any major airport in the world. The airport traces its origins back to 1916 as a military airfield before opening to civil aviation in the 1920s, and it has since grown into a sprawling airport complex with six runways, including the Polderbaan, one of the longest runways in Europe at roughly 3.8 kilometers. Schiphol serves as the principal hub for KLM Royal Dutch Airlines and its SkyTeam partners, connecting Amsterdam to destinations across nearly every continent. Beyond passenger traffic, it ranks among Europe's leading cargo gateways, moving flowers, electronics, and perishable goods through its extensive freight terminals. Few airports combine this scale of connectivity with such a distinctive below-sea-level setting.
Runways at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04/22 | 6627 ft (2020 m) | 148 ft (45 m) | ASP |
| 06/24 | 11283 ft (3439 m) | 148 ft (45 m) | ASP |
| 09/27 | 11329 ft (3453 m) | 148 ft (45 m) | ASP |
| 18C/36C | 10826 ft (3300 m) | 148 ft (45 m) | ASP |
| 18L/36R | 11155 ft (3400 m) | 148 ft (45 m) | ASP |
| 18R/36L | 12467 ft (3800 m) | 198 ft (60 m) | ASP |
Radio frequencies for Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| APP | Schiphol Approach | 119.055 MHz |
| APP | Schiphol Approach | 121.205 MHz |
| ARR | Schiphol Arrival | 118.405 MHz |
| ARR | Schiphol Arrival | 126.68 MHz |
| ATIS | Departure | 122.2 MHz |
| ATIS | Arrival | 132.98 MHz |
| CLD | Schiphol Planner | 121.655 MHz |
| CLD | CLNC DEL | 121.98 MHz |
| DEP | Schiphol Departure | 119.055 MHz |
| DEP | Schiphol Departure | 121.205 MHz |
| FIS | Amsterdam Information | 124.3 MHz |
| GND | RWY 18R | 121.56 MHz |
| GND | Schiphol Ground ATC Discretion | 121.59 MHz |
| GND | RWY 6/24 | 121.705 MHz |
| GND | RWY 4/22 9/27 18L/36R | 121.805 MHz |
| GND | RWY 18C/36C | 121.905 MHz |
| RADAR | Amsterdam Radar ACC | 118.805 MHz |
| RADAR | Amsterdam Radar ACC | 120.555 MHz |
| RADAR | Amsterdam Radar ACC | 127.87 MHz |
| TWR | RWY 18C/36L | 118.105 MHz |
| TWR | RWY 18R/36L | 118.28 MHz |
| TWR | RWY 04/22 18L/36R | 119.23 MHz |
| TWR | RWY 6/24 | 135.11 MHz |
Airports near Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
- Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM) — 45.0 km (28.0 mi)
- Lelystad Airport (LEY) — 53.4 km (33.2 mi)
- De Kooy Airfield / Den Helder Naval Air Station (DHR) — 68.4 km (42.5 mi)
- Gilze Rijen Air Base (GLZ) — 83.2 km (51.7 mi)
- Volkel Air Base (UDE) — 97.1 km (60.3 mi)
- Woensdrecht Air Base (WOE) — 99.9 km (62.1 mi)
- Eindhoven Airport (EIN) — 104.3 km (64.8 mi)
- Leeuwarden Air Base (LWR) — 122.3 km (76.0 mi)
Travelers search AMS mainly to check KLM or Delta connection times, confirm their baggage tag before boarding the train into central Amsterdam, or compare fares against nearby alternatives like Eindhoven and Rotterdam The Hague airports.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for Amsterdam Airport Schiphol?
The IATA code for Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is AMS.
What is the ICAO code for Amsterdam Airport Schiphol?
The ICAO code for Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is EHAM. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.