A critical report regarding future flight regulations concerning Schiphol was recently published. You may have read something about it in the press. We would like to explain what is going on and how Schiphol views the situation.
The government is working on a new Airport Traffic Decree (LVB), which contains the official rules regarding how many and when flights are permitted at Schiphol. Such a decree requires an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) – an investigation into the consequences for the surrounding area. Once an investigation has been conducted, the Commission for Environmental Assessment assesses whether it has been done well enough.
The commission recently published its verdict. The conclusion was that the report is incomplete and must be improved on several points before a final decision can be made.
The Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management is responsible for the LVB and will now further amend the report. We are not playing an active role in this ourselves but are following the process closely. After years of uncertainty, it is important that a legally sound decision is reached quickly and with due diligence. One that provides local residents, airlines and ourselves with clarity regarding the next steps.
In the meantime, the figures show that we are moving in the right direction. The airport has demonstrably become quieter. Since April 2025, the share of aircraft in the quietest categories has risen from 23.6 percent to 31.6 percent. And this trend is set to continue. Furthermore, the number of noise complaints at the Local Community Contact Centre Schiphol (BAS) decreased by 15 percent last year. We are closely following the Ministry's next steps and will keep you informed of relevant developments.