US EditionDutch Supreme Court Overturns Schiphol Flight Cap
The Council of State found the government did not justify the 478,000 flight cap, but maintained a reduced night-flight limit of 27,000 to manage noise pollution.
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In the Netherlands, the Supreme Court has overturned the flight restrictions at Amsterdam-Schiphol airport.
Schiphol: Minister Madlener set a maximum number of flights at Schiphol to limit noise pollution for local residents. But he can't…
Former Minister of Infrastructure and Water Management Barry Madlener failed to adequately explain why there is a limit on the number of aircraft allowed to take off and land at Schiphol Airport. The Council of State has ruled on this, thus overturning last year's air traffic decree. Madlener decided that, starting November 1, 2025, a maximum of 478,000 flights per year would be allowed from Schiphol Airport to reduce noise pollution in the surr…
Dutch court scraps cap on number of flights at Amsterdam airport
The Dutch Supreme Court has overturned a government plan to cap flights at Amsterdam's Schiphol Airport at 478,000 annually. The court ruled the decision lacked proper motivation, failing to consider varying aircraft noise levels and the actual impact on pollution. A reduction in nighttime flights, however, remains in place.
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