| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| IATA Code | AMS |
| ICAO Code | EHAM |
| City / Country | Amsterdam, Netherlands |
| Elevation | -11 ft (-3 m) - Below Sea Level |
| Runways | 6 runways including the famous Polderbaan (18R/36L), Kaagbaan, and Aalsmeerbaan. |
For information only. Always verify airport details with official sources before travel or flight planning.
Terminals
Single-terminal concept divided into three large departure halls (1, 2, 3) and interconnected concourses (B through M).
Airlines & Connections
Primary worldwide hub for KLM Royal Dutch Airlines and European joint venture partner for Delta Air Lines.
Ground Transport
Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) train station directly below Schiphol Plaza offers direct trains to Amsterdam Centraal (14 minutes), Rotterdam, Utrecht, and Brussels/Paris via Eurostar.
Traveller Tips
The Polderbaan runway taxi time can take up to 15 to 20 minutes from the terminal gates. Don't be alarmed if taxiing feels like a scenic country drive.
History
Began as a military airfield in 1916 on the drained Haarlemmermeer lake bed, making it one of the lowest elevation international commercial airports in the world.
Related Airport Guides
- Frankfurt Airport — Germany
- London Heathrow Airport — United Kingdom
- Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport — France