Schiphol to appeal nature permit ruling

The court's ruling shows that Schiphol, for the most part, submitted the request correctly and properly identified the existing rights and impacts of aviation.

However, the nature permit falls short on the additionality requirement. This is a requirement that was tightened on 18 December 2024, after Schiphol was granted the nature permit. We are consulting with the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Food Security and Nature (LVVN) on this ruling. Additionality requires a nationwide solution from the government.

Based on this ruling, we are going to amend the nature permit application. At the same time, we will appeal. The ruling will not affect the number of flights to and from Schiphol in the short term.