Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)

Amsterdam Schiphol runway 18L-36R (aka Aalsmeerbaan) closed for maintenance: 5–10 May 2025

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Amsterdam Schiphol Airport will close the Aalsmeerbaan Runway from 5 to 10 May for annual maintenance.

During this time, the runway will be unavailable for air traffic. Alternative runways will be used: 09-27 (Buitenveldertbaan) and 18C-36C (Zwanenburgbaan).

Maintenance work includes:

  • Asphalt and markings restoration
  • Electrical and cabling inspections
  • Rainwater system cleaning
  • Grass cutting
  • Light repairs

Part of preparations for major Buitenveldertbaan Runway maintenance (10 May–28 Sep), which will also temporarily shorten the Aalsmeerbaan Runway and close it again from 29 Sep–5 Oct.

This post was published on 29 April 2025 19:26

André Orban

M. Sc. Engineering

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