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| Aeronautical Information Circular | AIC-A 03/2025 Publication date 06 FEB 2025 |
The purpose of this AIC is to inform VFR pilots about the formal introduction of the TMZ Schiphol Area below the Schiphol TMA 1. This TMZ is part of an action plan initiated by LVNL, CLSK, KNVvL, AOPA, NACA and the Dutch State to reduce the number of airspace infringements. The aim of this measure is to reduce the duration and severity of airspace infringements in the Schiphol TMA and CTR.
It remains the sole responsibility of a pilot to avoid infringements of controlled airspaces. However, when an airspace infringement does occur, and the pilot is on the correct communication channel, Amsterdam Information can directly address the pilot and assist the pilot in navigating out of the area as soon as possible. This will significantly reduce the effects of an infringement.
In the TMZ Schiphol Area it is mandatory for VFR pilots to:
When leaving this TMZ the pilot should change the transponder again to the appropriate SSR code.
Pilots of the following flights are exempted from these regulations:
Name Lateral limits | Vertical limits | Remarks |
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524820N 0052000E - 523305N 0053409E - 522804N 0052511E - 522231N 0051518E - 522102N 0051512E - 521617N 0052154E - 521610N 0052449E - 521620N 0052511E - 521556N 0052511E - 521219N 0050710E - 521145N 0050424E - 515311N 0044941E - 515610N 0042115E - 515920N 0040640E - 520049N 0040603E - 520857N 0041731E - 521218N 0042131E - 521649N 0042535E - 522522N 0043128E - 523129N 0043358E - 524350N 0043645E - 524820N 0052000E. | 1500 FT AMSL 500 FT AMSL | Parts overlapping Rotterdam CTR, Schiphol CTR, Schiphol TMAs and glider areas (when active) published in AIP ENR 5.5 are excluded. |
When flying in airspace class G it is recommended to keep your distance from controlled airspace. Therefore, VFR pilots can comply with TAKE 2;
Complying to these distances will prevent an airspace infringement, but also reduce the risk of a TCAS RA and wake turbulence.
The current frequency monitoring codes in the vicinity of Rotterdam Airport (EHRD) remain unchanged:
COM channel | ATS unit | FMC / transponder code | Relevant areas |
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124.300 | Amsterdam FIC | 7020 | Below Rotterdam TMA 1 and 2 |
122.990 | Rotterdam APP | 7010 | In Rotterdam TMA 1 and 2 |
For receiving flight information service (FIS), the pilot should establish two-way radio communications with the appropriate ATS unit.
Consult AIP Supplement and NOTAM for latest information.
Figure corrected; AIC-A 05/2024 is cancelled herewith.
ISSN: 1386-6605