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Airports / Netherlands / AMS
Large airport · AMS
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol.
Amsterdam, Netherlands · -11 ft elevation. 4 charter operators based here.
3.9/5
Google rating
95,578 ratings
4
Operators based
-11
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Amsterdam, NetherlandsELEV -11 FTLarge airportScheduled service
3.9
Google rating
95,578
Google reviews
ratings on Google
4
Based operators
charter operators on the field
-11
Field elevation
feet above sea level
24
Nearest alternate
nm to RTM
Field standing
4 operators
Charter fleet based on the field
More resident charter operators than 83% of the 651 US fields with a based fleet on the register.
24 nm
To the nearest alternate
Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM), 5 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (EHAM / AMS) sits in Amsterdam, Netherlands, where it functions as a large commercial airport. The airport sits -11 feet above sea level. Alongside scheduled airline service, the airport handles a steady flow of private and charter traffic.
The airport anchors local charter capacity, Aerodynamics BV, Jetnetherlands, and MirAir are based here, 4 in all. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM, 24 nm), Lelystad Airport (LEY, 29 nm), and De Kooy Airfield / Den Helder Naval Air Station (DHR, 37 nm). With 6 runways, the longest 12,467-foot paved runway, AMS can typically accommodate aircraft as large as VIP airliners.
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What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
4/ 5 reviews
Terminal & facilities
“Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is one of the busiest airports in the region and overall it’s very well organized and modern.”
Dilan Keshawa5★ on Google
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Field capability
ICAO
EHAM
IATA
AMS
FAA / Local
EHAM
Elevation
-11 ft
Coordinates
52.3086° N · 4.7639° E
Airspace
G · GolfClass G, GolfUncontrolled field, no tower. Pilots self-announce and sequence themselves on the common traffic advisory frequency.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Large
Scheduled svc
Yes
Elevation vs Netherlands fields
state range -15–375 ft
At -11 ft, AMS sits lower than 79% of the 14 Netherlands fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
6 runways
longest 12,467 ft
- 18R/36L12,467 ft × 198 ftAsphaltLighted
- 09/2711,329 ft × 148 ftAsphaltLighted
- 06/2411,283 ft × 148 ftAsphaltLighted
- 18L/36R11,155 ft × 148 ftAsphaltLighted
- 18C/36C10,826 ft × 148 ftAsphaltLighted
- 04/226,627 ft × 148 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 12,467 ft
AMS's 12,467 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Based charter operators4
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 24nmRTMRotterdam The Hague AirportRotterdam
- 29nmLEYLelystad AirportLelystad
- 37nmDHRDe Kooy Airfield / Den Helder Naval Air StationDen Helder
- 43nmEHDLDeelen Air BaseArnhem
- 45nmGLZGilze Rijen Air BaseRijen
- 52nmUDEVolkel Air BaseUden
Destinations served
Location
Open the full mapEHAM · Amsterdam Airport Schiphol · Amsterdam, Netherlands
From the ramp
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Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from AMS on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Boston (BED) | 3,001 nm | 7h 23m |
| New York (TEB) | 3,159 nm | 7h 45m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 3,352 nm | 8h 12m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 3,570 nm | 8h 42m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 3,782 nm | 9h 12m |
| Anchorage (ANC) | 3,887 nm | 9h 26m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 3,972 nm | 9h 38m |
| Miami (MIA) | 4,019 nm | 9h 45m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use AMS?
- Amsterdam Airport Schiphol's longest paved runway is 12,467 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at AMS?
- Amsterdam Airport Schiphol has 6 runways; the longest measures 12,467 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Are there charter operators based at AMS?
- Yes. 4 charter operators list Amsterdam Airport Schiphol as a home base, including Aerodynamics BV, Jetnetherlands, MirAir. You can also request quotes from operators that reposition aircraft into the field.
- What is the nearest major airport to AMS?
- The closest alternate is Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM), about 24 nm away, followed by Lelystad Airport (LEY) at 29 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from AMS to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Boston about 7h 23m (3,001 nm), New York about 7h 45m (3,159 nm), Washington DC about 8h 12m (3,352 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.