Amsterdam
Schiphol
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About Schiphol
Amsterdam Schiphol faces North Sea crosswinds that regularly challenge landings. Six runways allow flexible wind direction operations.
Is Amsterdam Schiphol Airport turbulent?
Schiphol's location near the North Sea exposes it to strong crosswinds that regularly challenge pilots during landing. The flat Dutch terrain offers no wind protection, and storms rolling in from the Atlantic can bring gusty conditions. Winter gales can reach 60 mph, occasionally forcing aircraft to divert. The airport's six runways help maintain operations by allowing flexible wind direction assignments.
- Crosswinds frequently require runway changes throughout the day
- Winter gales can bring gusts up to 60 mph
- Low visibility from fog reduces required aircraft spacing
Why are Schiphol landings sometimes bumpy?
The airport sits in an open coastal plain with no terrain to break up North Sea winds. When strong crosswinds develop, pilots must crab into the wind and straighten just before touchdown, which passengers feel as a last-second swerve. The six-runway configuration helps, but during intense storms even the best-aligned runway may have challenging crosswind components.
When is the smoothest time to fly from Amsterdam?
Late spring (May-June) and early autumn (September) typically offer the calmest conditions. Winter months bring the most challenging weather with Atlantic storms and fog. Summer is generally pleasant but afternoon thunderstorms occasionally develop. Morning flights year-round face fewer weather disruptions than evening departures.
Upcoming Flights (next 2 hours) 89
| Flight | Destination | Departure | Aircraft | Forecast |
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KL611
Klm |
ORD | 11:45 Local | -- | Forecast |
KL603
Klm |
LAX | 11:45 Local | -- | Forecast |
EK9990
Emirates |
DWC | 11:45 Local | -- | Forecast |
KL1789
Klm |
HAJ | 11:45 Local | -- | Forecast |
KL955
Klm |
NCL | 11:50 Local | -- | Forecast |
KL705
Klm |
GIG | 11:50 Local | -- | Forecast |
KL1033
Klm |
MAN | 11:50 Local | -- | Forecast |
KL1545
Klm |
AGP | 11:55 Local | -- | Forecast |
KL757
Klm Asia |
PTY | 11:55 Local | boeing 777-306(er) | Forecast |
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X3757
Tui Fly |
PUJ | 12:00 Local | -- | Forecast |
KL1755
Klm |
HAM | 12:00 Local | -- | Forecast |
U23304
Easyjet (Eurovision Song Contest Livery) |
EDI | 12:00 Local | airbus a320-251n | Forecast |
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U27907
Easyjet |
SPU | 12:00 Local | -- | Forecast |
WS71
Westjet |
YHZ | 12:00 Local | -- | Forecast |
KL791
Klm |
GRU | 12:00 Local | boeing 777-300(er) | Forecast |
KL759
Klm |
SJO | 12:00 Local | -- | Forecast |
KL1711
Klm |
LUX | 12:05 Local | -- | Forecast |
HV5683
Transavia |
ACE | 12:05 Local | -- | Forecast |
KL987
Klm |
LCY | 12:05 Local | -- | Forecast |
ZQ1801
German Airways |
DUS | 12:05 Local | embraer e190ar | Forecast |
U27921
Easyjet |
CHQ | 12:10 Local | airbus a320-251n | Forecast |
MH6123
Maskargo |
JED | 12:10 Local | airbus a330-223f | Forecast |
HV6457
Transavia |
LPA | 12:15 Local | airbus a321-252nx | Forecast |
KL651
Klm |
IAD | 12:15 Local | boeing 787-9 dreamliner | Forecast |
U23052
Easyjet (Neo Livery) |
BFS | 12:15 Local | airbus a320-251n | Forecast |
KL1671
Klm |
CTA | 12:20 Local | boeing 737-8k2 | Forecast |
CZ308
China Southern Airlines |
CAN | 12:20 Local | airbus a350-941 | Forecast |
EI605
Aer Lingus |
DUB | 12:20 Local | airbus a321-253ny(xlr) | Forecast |
DL75
Delta Air Lines |
ATL | 12:20 Local | airbus a330-302 | Forecast |
VY8303
Vueling |
BCN | 12:25 Local | airbus a320-232 | Forecast |
KL1009
Klm |
LHR | 12:25 Local | embraer e195-e2 | Forecast |
KL735
Klm |
CUR | 12:25 Local | boeing 777-306(er) | Forecast |
KL1375
Klm |
OTP | 12:35 Local | boeing 737-8k2 | Forecast |
KL1057
Klm |
NWI | 12:45 Local | embraer e175std | Forecast |
DY1257
Norwegian |
OSL | 12:45 Local | boeing 737-8jp | Forecast |
KL861
Klm |
NRT | 12:45 Local | boeing 777-206(er) | Forecast |
KL1539
Klm |
ALC | 12:50 Local | boeing 737-7k2 | Forecast |
KL1505
Klm |
MAD | 12:50 Local | boeing 737-8k2 | Forecast |
TP669
Tap Air Portugal |
LIS | 12:50 Local | airbus a320-251n | Forecast |
KL1573
Klm |
OPO | 12:50 Local | boeing 737-8k2 | Forecast |
KL765
Klm |
AUA | 12:55 Local | airbus a330-203 | Forecast |
KL1705
Klm |
BRU | 12:55 Local | embraer e175std | Forecast |
KL1557
Klm |
OVD | 13:00 Local | embraer e190std | Forecast |
6E22
Indigo |
BOM | 13:00 Local | boeing 787-9 dreamliner | Forecast |
U22164
Easyjet |
MAN | 13:00 Local | airbus a320-214 | Forecast |
KL1553
Klm |
IBZ | 13:00 Local | boeing 737-8k2 | Forecast |
D06700
Dhl |
LTN | 13:00 Local | boeing 767-304(er)(bdsf) | Forecast |
CK210
China Cargo Airlines |
PVG | 13:00 Local | boeing 777-f | Forecast |
BT622
Airbaltic (Latvian Flag Livery) |
RIX | 13:05 Local | airbus a220-300 | Forecast |
KL1675
Klm |
CAG | 13:05 Local | -- | Forecast |
FR3007
Ryanair |
DUB | 13:05 Local | boeing 737-8as | Forecast |
GQ791
Sky Express |
ATH | 13:10 Local | airbus a320-251n | Forecast |
KL1531
Klm |
VLC | 13:10 Local | embraer e195-e2 | Forecast |
HV6641
Transavia |
TBS | 13:10 Local | boeing 737-8k2 | Forecast |
KL1245
Klm (Skyteam Livery) |
LPI | 13:10 Local | embraer e175std | Forecast |
X3371
Tui |
CUR | 13:10 Local | boeing 787-8 dreamliner | Forecast |
AF1641
Air France |
CDG | 13:10 Local | airbus a320-214 | Forecast |
FI501
Icelandair |
KEF | 13:10 Local | airbus a321-271nx(lr) | Forecast |
KL1605
Klm |
FCO | 13:15 Local | airbus a321-252nx | Forecast |
KL1517
Klm |
BCN | 13:15 Local | airbus a321-252nx | Forecast |
U28689
Easyjet |
LGW | 13:15 Local | airbus a319-111 | Forecast |
KL1459
Klm |
MPL | 13:15 Local | embraer e195-e2 | Forecast |
LO264
Lot |
WAW | 13:15 Local | e195 | Forecast |
U27859
Easyjet |
NCL | 13:20 Local | airbus a320-251n | Forecast |
KL1157
Klm |
AES | 13:20 Local | embraer e175std | Forecast |
KL867
Klm |
KIX | 13:20 Local | boeing 787-9 dreamliner | Forecast |
KL1253
Klm |
HEL | 13:20 Local | boeing 737-9k2 | Forecast |
KL1273
Klm |
CPH | 13:20 Local | -- | Forecast |
KL1617
Klm |
LIN | 13:20 Local | boeing 737-8k2 | Forecast |
HV5517
Transavia |
PFO | 13:20 Local | airbus a321-251nx | Forecast |
KL685
Klm |
MEX | 13:25 Local | boeing 777-206(er) | Forecast |
KL587
Klm |
LOS | 13:25 Local | airbus a330-203 | Forecast |
SK558
Sas |
ARN | 13:25 Local | airbus a320-251n | Forecast |
HV5661
Transavia |
LPA | 13:25 Local | airbus a321-251nx | Forecast |
KL1633
Klm |
VCE | 13:25 Local | boeing 737-8k2 | Forecast |
KL871
Klm |
DEL | 13:25 Local | boeing 787-10 dreamliner | Forecast |
KL1525
Klm |
BIO | 13:25 Local | boeing 737-8k2 | Forecast |
KL1153
Klm |
TRD | 13:25 Local | embraer e195-e2 | Forecast |
DL137
Delta Air Lines |
DTW | 13:30 Local | airbus a330-941 | Forecast |
KL1453
Klm |
TLS | 13:30 Local | boeing 737-8k2 | Forecast |
KL1477
Klm |
NCE | 13:30 Local | boeing 737-8k2 | Forecast |
KL1967
Klm |
ZAG | 13:35 Local | embraer e190std | Forecast |
HV5641
Transavia |
SPC | 13:35 Local | boeing 737-8k2 | Forecast |
KL1203
Klm |
OSL | 13:35 Local | boeing 737-8k2 | Forecast |
KL1367
Klm |
BUD | 13:35 Local | airbus a321-252nx | Forecast |
TK1958
Turkish Airlines |
IST | 13:40 Local | airbus a330-303 | Forecast |
DL165
Delta Air Lines |
MSP | 13:40 Local | airbus a330-941 | Forecast |
DL257
Delta Air Lines |
BOS | 13:40 Local | airbus a330-941 | Forecast |
HV6631
Transavia |
FNC | 13:40 Local | airbus a321-251nx | Forecast |
KL611
KL603
EK9990
KL1789
KL955
KL705
KL1033
KL1545
KL757
KL1755
U23304
WS71
KL791
KL759
KL1711
HV5683
KL987
ZQ1801
U27921
MH6123
HV6457
KL651
U23052
KL1671
CZ308
EI605
DL75
VY8303
KL1009
KL735
KL1375
KL1057
DY1257
KL861
KL1539
KL1505
TP669
KL1573
KL765
KL1705
KL1557
6E22
U22164
KL1553
D06700
CK210
BT622
KL1675
FR3007
GQ791
KL1531
HV6641
KL1245
X3371
AF1641
FI501
KL1605
KL1517
U28689
KL1459
LO264
U27859
KL1157
KL867
KL1253
KL1273
KL1617
HV5517
KL685
KL587
SK558
HV5661
KL1633
KL871
KL1525
KL1153
DL137
KL1453
KL1477
KL1967
HV5641
KL1203
KL1367
TK1958
DL165
DL257
HV6631