Due to the strong winds caused by storm Pia, more than 200 flights from Schiphol have been cancelled tomorrow (21 December) as a preventive measure. Travelers should therefore expect delays and cancellations throughout the day. This applies to both arriving and departing flights. Schiphol therefore advises travellers to check the current flight information before departure. This can be done on Schiphol.nl, in our app or with the airline. ‘Because we expect wind speeds from the west of around 50 kilometres per hour, with gusts of up to 90 kilometres per hour, take-off and landing will only be possible on the Buitenveldertbaan Runway from noon,’ the airport said. The predicted strong winds may also have an impact on the handling of the aircraft on the ground. For safety reasons, this cannot always be done as normal with such strong winds, resulting in possible disruptions in the flight schedule for both departing and arriving flights. ‘We remain in close contact with the weather services for the most up-to-date weather and the impact this has on air traffic.’ Image for illustration purposes.
