Amsterdam Airport Schiphol will carry out major maintenance works on Taxiways A and B between March and June 2026, as part of a broader programme to replace ageing airport infrastructure.
The project focuses on sections between connections A21 and A25, which have been in service for more than 20 years. The upgrade aims to ensure that aircraft can continue to taxi safely and efficiently between airport gates and runways.
The work includes the replacement of approximately 65,000 square metres of asphalt, improvements to rainwater drainage systems, restoration of surrounding ground areas, installation of 32 kilometres of new electrical cabling, and the renewal of taxiway lighting and signage. The project is being carried out in partnership with Dutch construction company Heijmans.
To limit disruption for passengers and nearby residents, the works will be divided into two phases. Maintenance on Taxiway B will take place between 9 March and 12 April, followed by works on Taxiway A from 4 May to 26 June. The schedule intentionally avoids the busy May holiday period.
During the same timeframe, Schiphol will also carry out additional maintenance tasks, including annual routine works on runways 18R-36L (Polderbaan Runway) and 18C-36C (Zwanenburgbaan Runway), to minimise the need for future disruptions.
Although the project primarily affects taxiways, it may influence runway operations during peak hours. While the taxiway exits are partially unavailable, fewer aircraft will be able to move simultaneously to and from the Polderbaan and Zwanenburgbaan runways.
As a result, the Buitenveldertbaan Runway 09-27 may occasionally be used in combination with the Polderbaan during busy daytime periods, depending on wind conditions and traffic volumes. The airport has stated it will avoid increased use of the Schiphol-Oostbaan Runway04-22 for landings to limit noise impacts on nearby communities.
Schiphol notes that alternative flight paths during the works may be noticeable for residents living near the airport. Local residents can contact the Bewonersaanspreekpunt Schiphol community centre for further information during the maintenance period.
This post was published on 7 March 2026 22:22
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