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 030855Z 24015KT 200V270 9999 SCT017 18/13 Q1006 NOSIG

Wind 240° at 15 kt — likely active runway near heading 24

Current TAF

TAF COR EHAM 030535Z 0306/0412 26011KT 9999 FEW015 PROB40 TEMPO 0306/0309 BKN014 BECMG 0309/0312 24015G25KT PROB30 TEMPO 0310/0315 7000 -SHRA SCT018TCU BECMG 0315/0318 19015G25KT 6000 DZRA BKN014 PROB40 TEMPO 0319/0322 -SHRA BKN012 FEW018TCU BECMG 0320/0322 21014KT 9999 NSW SCT025 PROB40 TEMPO 0403/0409 23017G27KT 6000 SHRA SCT018CB TEMPO 0409/0412 23020G32KT 4000 SHRA TSRA SCT018CB

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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

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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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