Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)
Communication procedures related

1. I am confused by the number of ATC stations. Where do I start?

When you depart from Schiphol, always start your flight at Schiphol Delivery (EHAM_DEL). If there is not DEL present, call GND, TWR or APP in the given sequence. When you arrive, you will most likely be handed over by a foreign ACC or by Eurocontrol (Maastricht). The frequencies of the Amsterdam ACC (callsign: Amsterdam Radar) are EHAA_W_CTR (125.750) or EHAA_E_CTR (124.870).

Two things you have to keep in mind:

Contact Schiphol Departure (EHAM_W_APP or EHAM_E_APP) when passing 2000ft. Schiphol Tower will NOT give a handover!
Contact Schiphol Ground (EHAM_W_GND or EHAM_E_GND) when clear of the landing runway. Schiphol Tower will NOT give a handover!

2. When and where do I make initial contact?

Contact Schiphol Delivery (EHAM_DEL) shortly before or being ready for startup.
Contact Amsterdam Radar (EHAA_W_CTR or EHAA_E_CTR) when about to enter the Amsterdam FIR at or below FL245.
Higher FL's are handled by Maastricht Control (EUR_VM_CTR), usually 135.450.