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AIRPORT
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Amsterdam

Schiphol

EHAM
832
Flights/Day
10:46
Local Time
Amsterdam
Timezone
-11ft
Elevation
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VFR
20°C
Few Clouds • 12kt • 1016.00"
Observed: 07:55 UTC
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12k 8k 4k 0
02:00
CLR
03:00 BECMG
0.6k
05:00 TEMPO
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10:00 BECMG
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12:00 BECMG
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TAF valid until 08:00 local time
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.

Is turbulence at Amsterdam dangerous?

No. Modern aircraft are designed to withstand forces far stronger than turbulence. While bumps can feel uncomfortable, they do not pose a safety risk. Pilots actively avoid rough air whenever possible. Learn more about turbulence

Best seats to reduce turbulence when flying from Amsterdam?

Seats near the wings feel the least movement because they are closest to the aircraft's center of gravity. Seats at the back of the aircraft feel turbulence more strongly. Learn more about seat selection

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AMS SLC
DL DL57
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10:50
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AMS KGL
KL KL537
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AA AA221
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DL DL135
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AA AA203
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airbus a220-300
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Local
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11:30
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boeing 787-8 dreamliner
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embraer e190std
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airbus a320-251n
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airbus a320-272n
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boeing 737-8k5
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11:55
Local
AMS FCO
AZ AZ107
11:55
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airbus a350-941
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Local
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12:00
Local
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12:00
Local
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12:00
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12:00
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G9 G9146
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IB IB732
airbus a320-214
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Local
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embraer e175std
12:15
Local
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12:15
Local
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boeing 737 max 8
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airbus a319-111
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embraer e175std
12:15
Local
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12:15
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boeing 737-8k5
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boeing 787-10 dreamliner
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airbus a350-1041
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Local
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X3 X3381
boeing 787-8 dreamliner
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Local
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Local
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embraer e190sr
12:25
Local
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boeing 737-8k2
12:25
Local
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BT BT314
12:25
Local
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KL KL1415
12:25
Local
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12:25
Local
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KL KL677
airbus a330-303
12:30
Local
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CV CV2611 +1
12:30
Local
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12:30
Local
AMS CDG
KL KL1407
12:30
Local
AMS PMO
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12:30
Local
AMS BCN
HV HV5135
12:30
Local
AMS PVG
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12:30
Local
AMS FRA
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12:30
Local
AMS LIS
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12:30
Local
AMS SAW
VF2 +1
12:30
Local
AMS BRS
U25531
12:35
Local
AMS YYZ
AC AC809
airbus a330-343
12:35
Local
AMS JFK
KL KL641
boeing 787-10 dreamliner
12:35
Local
AMS BSL
KL KL1945
12:35
Local
AMS CUR
X3 X3365 +1
boeing 787-8 dreamliner
12:40
Local
AMS HRG
OR OR3411
12:40
Local
AMS DOH
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12:40
Local
AMS MSP
DL DL163
airbus a330-941
12:40
Local
AMS AUS
KL KL667
boeing 777-206(er)
12:40
Local
AMS CPH
KL KL1271
12:40
Local
AMS VLC
HV HV6337 +1
12:45
Local
AMS LAX
KL KL603
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Local
AMS ORD
KL KL611
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AMS DWC
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AMS HAJ
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