Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS): Codes, Runways & Location
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (IATA: AMS · ICAO: EHAM) is a large airport serving Amsterdam, Netherlands. It lies at 52.3086° N, 4.7639° E, -11 ft (-3 m) above sea level.
Overview of Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a large airport, serving the area of Amsterdam in Netherlands. It is identified by the IATA code AMS and the ICAO code EHAM. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol has 6 runways recorded. Its longest runway is about 3800 m (12467 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: asphalt. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is -11 ft (-3 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM) about 45 km away.
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Airport Details & Runways
Physical characteristics from the public-domain OurAirports dataset.
Location & Runway Capacity
Aircraft capacity by runway length
Longest runway ≈ 3,800 m — A380 / 747 capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Where is Amsterdam Airport Schiphol located?
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is located in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Its coordinates are 52.3086° N, 4.7639° E.
What is the airport code for Amsterdam Airport Schiphol?
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol has an IATA code of AMS and an ICAO code of EHAM.
How long is the runway at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol?
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol's longest runway is about 3800 m (12467 ft), which can support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380.
How many runways does Amsterdam Airport Schiphol have?
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol has 6 runways recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Amsterdam Airport Schiphol a major airport?
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is classified as a large airport with scheduled commercial service.
About this data
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