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.

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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 Frequencies change -- never rely on outdated sources.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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