Runway 18L/36R at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (EHAM) in Amsterdam is a 11,155 ft, lighted, asphalt runway oriented 183°/003°. The runway is 148 ft wide, with a 1,887 ft displaced threshold on the 18L end. SkyMeter has observed 0 landings and 1,510 departures on this runway over the last 30 days, with approximately 100.0% of arrivals resulting in a go-around (1 events).
Runway 18L/36R at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (EHAM) in Amsterdam is a 11,155 ft, lighted, asphalt runway oriented 183°/003°. The runway is 148 ft wide, with a 1,887 ft displaced threshold on the 18L end. SkyMeter has observed 0 landings and 1,510 departures on this runway over the last 30 days, with approximately 100.0% of arrivals resulting in a go-around (1 events).
100.0% of arrivals at Runway 18L result in a go-around (1 in the last 30 days).
Over the past 365 days, winds at EHAM have prevailed from the south (180°), accounting for roughly 12% of windy observations. Average wind speed sits at 9.1 kt with peak gusts to 43 kt. Strong-wind days are infrequent here.
A go-around occurs when a pilot aborts a landing attempt and initiates a climb to return for another approach. While go-arounds are a normal safety procedure, their frequency and causes provide insight into operational challenges at specific runways. Runway 18L experienced go-arounds in 100.0% of arrivals over the last 30 days (1 events of 1 attempts).
These events represent normal safety procedures and do not indicate operational deficiencies.
Environmental factors dominate go-around causes, indicating that operational procedures remain sound.
Aircraft approach runways using different procedures based on weather conditions, visibility, and available navigation equipment. An Instrument Landing System (ILS) approach provides precision horizontal and vertical guidance using ground-based radio signals, enabling aircraft to land in low visibility conditions. Visual approaches require pilots to maintain visual contact with the runway and surrounding terrain, typically used during clear weather. Area Navigation (RNAV) approaches use GPS technology to guide aircraft along specific flight paths.
Category (CAT) classifications define minimum visibility and decision height requirements for instrument approaches. Higher categories enable operations in lower visibility conditions.
Wind conditions directly impact runway operations, influencing approach difficulty, landing performance, and runway selection. Runway 18L benefits from favorable wind alignment, with prevailing winds creating minimal crosswind components for most operations. Average wind speeds of 12 knots pose no operational constraints for commercial aircraft.
Wind patterns show typical diurnal variation with stronger winds during midday hours.