Schiphol runway out of action until end of May

Schiphol Airport has warned that the hub’s Aalsmeerbaan Runway will be unavailable from 22 – 31 May due to annual maintenance. “Flights that normally take off from or land on the Aalsmeerbaan are being directed to the Kaagbaan, Zwanenburgbaan and Buitenveldertbaan runways during this period,” the airport’s management announced. The work will entail restoration of asphalt and markings, while the cabling and electrics will be checked, lights cleaned or repaired, and the grass around the runway cut. “The rainwater drainage system will also be inspected and where necessary flushed out. These works are being carried out in collaboration with construction