Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (EHAM)
Amsterdam, Netherlands · Europe
By Renzo, CPL
ICAO
EHAM
IATA
AMS
City
Amsterdam
Country
Netherlands
Region
Europe
Elevation
-11 ft
Runways
6 runways
Coordinates
52.3086, 4.7639
Overview
Major European hub below sea level with six runways. KLM hub known for complex runway selection procedures.
Current Weather at EHAM
Pilots flying into or out of Amsterdam Schiphol Airport should always check the latest METAR (Meteorological Aerodrome Report) before departure. A METAR is a standardized weather observation issued every hour (or more frequently as a SPECI when conditions change rapidly). It includes wind direction and speed, visibility, cloud layers, temperature, dewpoint, and altimeter setting -- everything you need for a safe go/no-go decision.
Live conditions
Current METAR
METAR EHAM 181355Z 30010KT 260V350 9999 FEW015 SCT017 BKN042 17/14 Q1017 TEMPO 7000 -DZ BKN020Wind 300° at 10 kt — likely active runway near heading 30
Current TAF
TAF EHAM 181115Z 1812/1918 32013KT 9999 SCT025 BKN030 BECMG 1819/1822 31008KT PROB30 TEMPO 1820/1824 7000 -SHRA FEW020TCU BECMG 1906/1909 32016KTDecode METAR for EHAM
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Check Weather Before Your Flight
A thorough weather briefing is essential for safe flight operations at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport. Here are the key weather products every pilot should review:
- METARHourly surface observation for EHAM. Includes wind, visibility, ceiling, temp/dewpoint, and altimeter.
- TAFTerminal Aerodrome Forecast covering the next 24-30 hours. Look for expected wind shifts, visibility changes, and precipitation.
- NOTAMNotices to Air Missions for EHAM. Check for runway closures, taxiway restrictions, and navaid outages.
- PIREPPilot Reports from aircraft near Amsterdam. Real-world turbulence, icing, and cloud top reports.
- SIG/AIRMETArea forecasts for significant weather, turbulence, and icing that may affect operations around Amsterdam Schiphol Airport.
Learn to read sectional charts to plan your route visually, and use our crosswind calculator to check runway compatibility with current winds.
Pilot Resources at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
Radio Frequencies
Always verify current frequencies in the Chart Supplement (formerly A/FD) before flight. Common frequencies for airports like EHAM include ATIS/AWOS, Ground, Tower (if towered), Approach/Departure, and Clearance Delivery. Frequencies change -- never rely on outdated sources.
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Training Availability
No On-Field Training Reported
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport is primarily a commercial operations airport. Check nearby GA airports for flight training options.
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