Large airport · Amsterdam, Netherlands
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, known informally as Schiphol Airport, is the main international airport of the Netherlands. Its IATA code is AMS. Its ICAO code is EHAM. It has 6 runways, longest 12,467 ft (ASP). Elevation -11 ft.
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Airport facts
| Location | Amsterdam, Netherlands |
|---|---|
| IATA code | AMS |
| ICAO code | EHAM |
| Type | Large airport |
| Runways | 6 runways, longest 12,467 ft (ASP) |
| Elevation | -11 ft |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
| Coordinates | 52.3086° N, 4.7639° E |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
What Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is known for
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, known informally as Schiphol Airport, is the main international airport of the Netherlands.
Official website: https://www.schiphol.nl/ — the airport's own site has the current flight and visiting information.
How to get there
Schiphol Airport's train and bus interchange is being redeveloped as the Multimodal Hub Schiphol, a joint project involving the airport, the Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management, Haarlemmermeer municipality, the Amsterdam Transport Authority, NS and ProRail. The project includes additional access between the railway platforms and the bus station and a replacement bus station, which is expected to be completed in autumn 2027.
Landmarks near this airport
Famous landmarks close to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site LandmarkProfiles.
- Van Gogh Museum · Netherlands · 6.0 miles away
- Rijksmuseum · Netherlands · 6.2 miles away
- Anne Frank House · Netherlands · 6.9 miles away
- Royal Palace of Amsterdam · Netherlands · 7.0 miles away
- Kinderdijk Windmills · Netherlands · 29.9 miles away
- Gravensteen · Belgium · 97.3 miles away
National parks near this airport
National parks close to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site National Park Profiles.
- Zuid-Kennemerland National Park · Netherlands · 9.4 miles away
- Nieuw Land National Park · Netherlands · 27.4 miles away
- Utrechtse Heuvelrug National Park · Netherlands · 33.8 miles away
- De Biesbosch National Park · Netherlands · 38.0 miles away
- Hoge Veluwe National Park · Netherlands · 46.5 miles away
- Veluwezoom National Park · Netherlands · 56.2 miles away
Airports nearby
The closest airports in this library, by straight-line distance.
Rotterdam The Hague Airport
28.0 miles awayLelystad Airport
33.2 miles awayDe Kooy Airfield / Den Helder Naval Air Station
42.5 miles awayGilze Rijen Air Base
51.7 miles awayVolkel Air Base
60.3 miles awayMore airports in Netherlands
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Frequently asked questions
What is Amsterdam Airport Schiphol?
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, known informally as Schiphol Airport, is the main international airport of the Netherlands.
What is the airport code for Amsterdam Airport Schiphol?
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol — its IATA code is AMS and its ICAO code is EHAM.
Where is Amsterdam Airport Schiphol located?
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol serves Amsterdam, Netherlands. Its coordinates are 52.3086° N, 4.7639° E.
How do I get to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol?
Schiphol Airport's train and bus interchange is being redeveloped as the Multimodal Hub Schiphol, a joint project involving the airport, the Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management, Haarlemmermeer municipality, the Amsterdam Transport Authority, NS and ProRail. The project includes additional access between the railway platforms and the bus station and a replacement bus station, which is expected to be completed in autumn 2027.
Sources
- https://davidmegginson.github.io/ourairports-data/airports.csv#2513
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amsterdam_Airport_Schiphol
Page last updated 13 November 2026.