FBOs at Lelystad EHLE LEY

Airport security

Amsterdam presents an elevated terrorism risk, with the Dutch National Coordinator for Security and Counterterrorism maintaining the national threat level at its second-highest tier, indicating a realistic chance of attack; transportation hubs and airports are explicitly identified as potential target categories. The U.S. Department of State has issued a Level 2 — Exercise Increased Caution advisory for the Netherlands specifically citing terrorism, and the U.S. Mission to the Netherlands has issued supplementary alerts urging heightened situational awareness following recent explosive incidents in the region. Petty crime directed at tourists and travelers, including theft and drink-spiking, represents an additional low-level but persistent concern in urban and transit environments, while demonstrations occur frequently and can turn unpredictable without warning. Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is a major international hub and one of Europe's busiest airports, operating under the Netherlands' national aviation security framework in accordance with EU aviation security regulations. The airport employs a layered screening approach for passengers and staff that includes both walk-through metal detectors and full-body security scanners, with partial pat-down searches conducted when anomalies are detected; CT-based baggage scanning technology is in use, permitting liquids and electronics to remain in hand luggage. Access to secure and restricted areas is governed by formal access pass regulations, with background screening requirements for pass holders, and security matters within the airport environment are overseen by the Royal Netherlands Military Police (Marechaussee).

Customs, immigration and regulatory

Hours: General aviation customs via Dutch Royal Marechaussee; standard operational window approximately 0600–2200 LT daily. Outside these hours, prior advance notice and pre-arrangement with Customs (Douane) required. Verify current hours via LVNL eAIP EHAM AD 2.3 or ground handler prior to arrival. Netherlands has implemented temporary internal Schengen border controls at land borders with Belgium and Germany (active through 30 September 2026); air arrivals processed normally but expect enhanced passport scrutiny. Non-EU/non-Schengen arrivals must clear passport control and customs; EU/Schengen arrivals exit directly.

Ground corridor

Amsterdam presents a low-to-moderate opportunistic crime risk, with petty theft and pickpocketing the primary concern in the city centre and tourist corridors; the airport-to-city road network is well-maintained and poses no elevated traffic safety concern. The A4 motorway corridor between Schiphol and central Amsterdam is the primary travel route and is generally reliable with no active movement restrictions. Regulated ground transport from the official taxi rank and pre-arranged vehicles via vetted ground support teams are both reliable options; solicitation inside the terminal by unlicensed operators is a known nuisance and should be refused in favour of the designated rank or a pre-arranged vehicle. No armed conflict zones, sanctions, or movement advisories apply to the Netherlands.

City threat summary

Amsterdam presents an elevated terrorism risk, with the Dutch National Coordinator for Security and Counterterrorism maintaining the national threat level at its second-highest tier, indicating a realistic chance of attack; transportation hubs and airports are explicitly identified as potential target categories. The U.S. Department of State has issued a Level 2 — Exercise Increased Caution advisory for the Netherlands specifically citing terrorism, and the U.S. Mission to the Netherlands has issued supplementary alerts urging heightened situational awareness following recent explosive incidents in the region. Petty crime directed at tourists and travelers, including theft and drink-spiking, represents an additional low-level but persistent concern in urban and transit environments, while demonstrations occur frequently and can turn unpredictable without warning.

Country overview

The Netherlands maintains a broadly stable security environment for most travelers, but the NCTV's assessed terrorist t…

Higher-risk locations nearby

• Amsterdam EHAM ELEVATED
• Maastricht EHBK ELEVATED

General

• EHLE AREA
• EHLE SMAC
• EHLE VFR-PROC
• EHLE VFR-CIR

Ground and taxi

• EHLE ADC
• EHLE AOC-05-23

Departures (SID)

• EHLE SID-05
• EHLE SID-23

Approach

• EHLE IAC-05-ILS-LOC
• EHLE IAC-05-RNP
• EHLE IAC-23-RNP