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EHAM

Amsterdam Airport Schiphol · Amsterdam

Key Facts

Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.

ILS Approach StatusILS FREQUENCIES VERIFIED ✅
Field Elevation
-11 ft / -3 m
Transition Altitude
3,000 ft
Primary Channel
TWR 118.11 MHz (RWY 18C/36L)
Live Conversion
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (EHAM), located in Amsterdam, Netherlands. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 6 active runways with a maximum elevation of -11 ft. Instrument approaches (IFR) are supported with verified ILS frequencies and identifiers for precision landings.Reference the data below for primary communication channels and detailed runway characteristics. Pilots should observe a Transition Altitude of 3,000 ft verified for this field for altimeter reset procedures.

Airport Details

Full geographical and organizational metadata.

Full Name
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
ICAO / IATA
EHAM / AMS
Municipality
Amsterdam
Country
Region
NL-NH — Noord-Holland
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
3,000 ft
Elevation
-11 ft
Official Website
Wikipedia

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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 18R / 36L
ILS EQUIPPEDLIGHTED
Runway Length: 12,467 ft / 3,800 m
Runway Width: 198 ft / 60 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 183° / 3°
RWY 18R (183°)
109.50 MHz
IDENT: PWE | CRS: 183°
RWY 36L (3°)
111.15 MHz
IDENT: AMS | CRS: 3°
Runway 09 / 27
ILS EQUIPPEDLIGHTED
Runway Length: 11,329 ft / 3,453 m
Runway Width: 148 ft / 45 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 87° / 267°
RWY 09 (87°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 27 (267°)
111.55 MHz
IDENT: SPL | CRS: 268°
Runway 06 / 24
ILS EQUIPPEDLIGHTED
Runway Length: 11,283 ft / 3,439 m
Runway Width: 148 ft / 45 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 58° / 238°
RWY 06 (58°)
110.55 MHz
IDENT: KAG | CRS: 58°
RWY 24 (238°)
No ILS / Visual Only
Runway 18L / 36R
ILS EQUIPPEDLIGHTED
Runway Length: 11,155 ft / 3,400 m
Runway Width: 148 ft / 45 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 183° / 3°
RWY 18L (183°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 36R (3°)
111.95 MHz
IDENT: AAS | CRS: 3°
Runway 18C / 36C
ILS EQUIPPEDLIGHTED
Runway Length: 10,826 ft / 3,300 m
Runway Width: 148 ft / 45 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 183° / 3°
RWY 18C (183°)
108.70 MHz
IDENT: VLI | CRS: 183°
RWY 36C (3°)
109.30 MHz
IDENT: ZWA | CRS: 3°
Runway 04 / 22
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 6,627 ft / 2,020 m
Runway Width: 148 ft / 45 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 41° / 221°
RWY 04 (41°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 22 (221°)
No ILS / Visual Only

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

APP Schiphol Approach
119.06 MHz
APP Schiphol Approach
121.20 MHz
ARR Schiphol Arrival
118.41 MHz
ARR Schiphol Arrival
126.68 MHz
ATIS Departure
122.20 MHz
ATIS Arrival
132.98 MHz
CLD Schiphol Planner
121.66 MHz
CLD CLNC DEL
121.98 MHz
DEP Schiphol Departure
119.06 MHz
DEP Schiphol Departure
121.20 MHz
FIS Amsterdam Information
124.30 MHz
GND RWY 18R
121.56 MHz
GND Schiphol Ground ATC Discretion
121.59 MHz
GND RWY 6/24
121.70 MHz
GND RWY 4/22 9/27 18L/36R
121.81 MHz
GND RWY 18C/36C
121.91 MHz
RADAR Amsterdam Radar ACC
118.81 MHz
RADAR Amsterdam Radar ACC
120.56 MHz
RADAR Amsterdam Radar ACC
127.87 MHz
TWR RWY 18C/36L
118.11 MHz
TWR RWY 18R/36L
118.28 MHz
TWR RWY 04/22 18L/36R
119.23 MHz
TWR RWY 6/24
135.11 MHz

Nearby Airports

Alternative airports in the vicinity (km & nm).

EHRDILS
Rotterdam The Hague Airport
45 km / 24 nm
EHLE
Lelystad Airport
53 km / 29 nm
EHKD
De Kooy Airfield / Den Helder Naval Air Station
68 km / 37 nm
EHDL
Deelen Air Base
80 km / 43 nm
EHGR
Gilze Rijen Air Base
83 km / 45 nm

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Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026