AMS Airport Code, Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
AMS is the IATA code for Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, one of the world's busiest airports, serving Amsterdam, Netherlands. Airlines and booking systems use AMS, while pilots and air traffic control use the ICAO code EHAM. The field sits 11 ft (3 m) below sea level, which is unusual for a commercial airport.
What is the Amsterdam airport code?
The airport code for Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is AMS. This is the IATA code, the three-letter code you see on boarding passes, baggage tags and departure boards. The airport also has the ICAO code EHAM, used in flight plans and by air traffic control.
It ranks among the busiest airports in the world by scheduled connections, sitting at number 10 in our dataset. Its ICAO code EHAM begins with E, the prefix ICAO assigns to northern Europe.
Where is AMS?
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol serves Amsterdam, Netherlands. It lies in the northern and eastern hemispheres, at 52.31° N, 4.76° E. The field sits 11 ft (3 m) below sea level, which is unusual for a commercial airport.
Runways at AMS
It has 6 runways. The longest is 12,467 ft (3.80 km), designated 18R/36L.
Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code for Amsterdam?
The IATA airport code for Amsterdam Airport Schiphol in Amsterdam is AMS. Its ICAO code is EHAM.
What is the 3-letter code for Amsterdam?
The 3-letter IATA code for Amsterdam Airport Schiphol in Amsterdam is AMS.
What airport is AMS?
AMS is Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, located in Amsterdam, Netherlands.
What country is AMS in?
AMS (Amsterdam Airport Schiphol) is in Netherlands.
Where is AMS airport located?
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) is in Amsterdam, Netherlands, at coordinates 52.3086, 4.76389.
What is the ICAO code for Amsterdam Airport Schiphol?
The ICAO code for Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is EHAM. Pilots and air traffic control use it, while airlines and booking systems use the IATA code AMS.
What is the difference between AMS and EHAM?
AMS is the IATA code used for tickets and baggage. EHAM is the ICAO code used by pilots and air traffic control for the same airport, Amsterdam Airport Schiphol.
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Popular routes from AMS
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