The main international airport of the Netherlands is Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, known informally as Schiphol Airport. Schiphol Airport (AMS) is regarded as Europe’s third busiest airport with passenger traffic of more than 72 million in 2019 and aircraft movements. It is home to KLM, KLM City hopper, Corendon Dutch Airlines, Martinair, Transavia, EasyJet, and TUI fly to the Netherlands.
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol has bagged several awards including the Best Airport award in 2020.
GeneraI Information about Schiphol Airport
The following table is an overview of AMS Airport indicated below:
| Airport | Amsterdam Airport Schiphol |
| Airport Type | Public |
| Owner/Operator | Royal Schiphol Group |
| Built In (Year) | September 16, 1916 |
| Serves | Greater Amsterdam |
| Hubs for | KLM KLM Cargo KLM Cityhopper Martinair |
| Schiphol Airport Code | AMS |
| Schiphol Airport Terminals | one terminal |
| Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Runway | 6 |
| Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Coordinates | 52°18′00″N 4°45′54″E |
| Schiphol Airport Address | Aankomstpassage 1, 1118 AX Schiphol, Netherlands |
| Contact Number | 31 20 794 0800 |
| Official Website | www.schiphol.nl |
| Elevation | AMSL−11 ft / −3 m |
Schiphol Airport Code
Schiphol Airport Code is AMS. This airport derives its IATA code from the capital city of Amsterdam in the Netherlands. Its elevation above sea level is -3 meters.
| IATA CODE | AMS |
| ICAO CODE | EHAM |
| FAA CODE | N/A |
| WORLD AREA CODE | 461 |
| COUNTRY CODE | NLD |
| ZIP CODE | 1118 CP |
| IATA METROPOLITAN CODE | AMS |
Schiphol Airport Map
The Schiphol Airport location map is a useful tool for finding your way around the airport, and for planning your journey.
Schiphol Airport (AMS) Runways
Six world-class runways services by Schiphol Airport (AMS):
| Name | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
| 04-22 | 6,608 ft | 148 ft | Asphalt | Yes |
| 06-24 | 11,483 ft | 148 ft | Asphalt | Yes |
| 09-27 | 11,329 ft | 148 ft | Asphalt | Yes |
| 18C-36C | 10,826 ft | 148 ft | Asphalt | Yes |
| 18R-36L | 12,467 ft | 198 ft | Asphalt | Yes |
| 18L-36R | 11,155 ft | 148 ft | Asphalt | Yes |
Schiphol Airport Terminal
Schiphol Airport (AMS) features a single terminal building divided into three sections—the terminal hosts 223 boarding gates, and 18 double jetways for handling operations of the Airbus A380.
Airlines Operating from Schiphol Airport
The following airlines operate from Schiphol Airport:
- Aegean Airlines
- Aer Lingus
- Aeroflot
- Aeromexico
- Air Arabia Maroc
- Air Astana
- Air Canada
- Air Europa
- Air France
- Air Malta
- Air Serbia
- Air Transat
- airBaltic
- American Airlines
- Alitalia
- American Airlines
- Anadolujet
- Arkia
- Austrian Airlines
Closest Airports to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
Some of the Domestic and International Airports closest to Amsterdam Airport are:
Domestic airports near AMS
Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM / EHRD)- 55 km
Groningen Airport Eelde (GRQ / EHGG)- 200 km
Maastricht Aachen Airport (MST / EHBK)- 208 km
Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS / EDDL)- 227 km
Münster Osnabrück International Airport (FMO / EDDG)- 241 km
Dortmund Airport (DTM / EDLW)- 256 km
Liège Airport (LGG / EBLG)- 257 km
Ostend-Bruges International Airport (OST / EBOS)- 288 km
Lille Airport (LIL / LFQQ)- 298 km
International airports near AMS
Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM / EHRD)- 55 km
Eindhoven Airport (EIN / EHEH)- 126 km
Antwerp International Airport (ANR / EBAW)- 164 km
Weeze Airport (NRN / EDLV)- 166 km
Groningen Airport Eelde (GRQ / EHGG)- 200 km
Brussels Airport (BRU / EBBR)- 204 km
