Zwanenburgbaan Runway out of use from 17 to 30 June for annual maintenance
From Monday 17 to Sunday 30* June, regular maintenance work will be taking place on the Zwanenburgbaan Runway. The runway is not available for air traffic during this period of maintenance, and a different runway will be used in situations where aircraft would normally take off from or land on the Zwanenburgbaan. Departing air traffic will make use of the Buitenveldertbaan and Kaagbaan Runways and landing air traffic will make use of the Buitenveldertbaan, Kaagbaan and Schiphol-Oostbaan Runways. Air Traffic Control the Netherlands (LVNL) will also start working on the Zwanenburgbaan's Instrument Landing System (ILS).
*Update 13 June 2024: Maintenance on Zwanenburg Runway will continue until Sunday 30 June 2024, and not until Friday 28 June as we previously reported. Therefore, the runway will be unavailable for air traffic until Monday 1 July 07:00. After that, LVNL will continue working on the ILS system.
Annual maintenance is carried out on all the runways so that they remain in good condition. The Zwanenburgbaan Runway will be, if necessary, undergoing restorative works on the asphalt and markings. The cabling and electrics will be checked, the rainwater drainage system will be flushed out, the grass around the runway will be cut and the lights will be cleaned or repaired. These works are being carried out in collaboration with construction company Heijmans.
The use of alternative runways
During the maintenance, air traffic will be directed to the Buitenveldertbaan, Kaagbaan and Schiphol-Oostbaan runways. This means there will be more aircraft flying over the areas beneath these runways' flight paths during this maintenance period. For more information on the flight routes, please refer to this page.
LVNL working on the ILS
During this period, LVNL will also start working on the Zwanenburgbaan's Instrument Landing System (ILS). This system ensures that planes can land safely. These works will last until mid-September, after which Air Traffic Control the Netherlands (LVNL) will carry out measurements on the ground and in the air to check that the system is working properly and accurately.
Neighbours with questions
For more information or questions about air traffic and runway use during this period of works, Schiphol's neighbours can get in touch with the Local Community Contact Centre (BAS). The BAS website provides an overview of current runway use and operational details, and they are the point of contact for information and complaints about air traffic to, from and at Schiphol. BAS can be reached 7 days per week (09:00-17:00) on 020-6015555, or via their website.
Innformation about air traffic at Schiphol is published on the BAS and Schiphol websites every week. This gives local residents an insight into air traffic developments. People living in the area around Schiphol can also get a real-time insight into current and expected air traffic at their location thanks to the Notifly app. Schiphol keeps neighbours up to date on relevant developments regarding air traffic by way of a newsletter. Anyone can sign up for the neighbour newsletter.