Netherlands

Latest revision: June 30, 2020

Basic information:

Entry:	Netherlands is part of the Schengen area. Flights within Schengen can land at any airport without the need to clear customs/immigration controls. Arrivals/Departures to/from any other countries need to proceed via international airports and clear customs/immigration.
FPL:	An FPL is compulsory for any flight which is partly or entirely carried out in a controlled airspace and for international flights. An FPL must be filed at least 60 minutes prior to the flight.
Microlights:	Netherlands does not require any permission for entry of foreign-registered microlights. For flights at an altitude over 900 feet, all aircraft must be equipped with a mode S transponder. Microlights are not allowed to fly in the TMA Amsterdam.

Useful links:

Airports:	www.lelystadairport.nl/en - Lelystadt airport
CAA	www.ilent.nl
ATC	www.lvnl.nl/en - Pilot briefing information, including weather, is accessible here free of charge upon registration
AIP	www.lvnl.nl/informatie-voor-luchtvarenden... - AIP available for download
teo	www.aviationweather.nl – weather for pilots
MLA association	KNVvL - Dep. Gemotoriseerd Vliegen http://www.gemotoriseerd-vliegen.nl
Other links	www.selfbriefing.nl – pilot briefing information.

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