# Dutch transport infrastructure and Schiphol congestion

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/dutch-transport-infrastructure-and-schiphol-congestion
> Updated: 2026-10-13T16:36:16.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 2.

Infrastructure and congestion issues at Schiphol Airport have caused ripple effects across the Dutch transport network. On October 10, major rail disruptions—stemming from a power outage near Amsterdam Riekerpolder, switch failures, and an act of arson at a bridge in Delfshaven—led to significant crowding at Schiphol.

By October 13, the impact of Schiphol’s congestion extended to air traffic. A report by MovingDot for the Dutch Ministry of Infrastructure found that aircraft departing from Rotterdam The Hague Airport frequently deviate from prescribed flight routes to avoid traffic conflicts with Schiphol and the RIVER traffic node. These deviations, occurring in a high percentage of flights on various routes, have resulted in increased noise pollution for residents in areas such as Rotterdam, Schiedam, and Spijkenisse.

## Claims

- A report titled ‘Langer volgen van vertrekroutes tot 6000 voet’ was prepared by MovingDot for the Ministry of Infrastructure. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- On the northeast route, 75 percent of flights deviate from the prescribed route before reaching 6,000 feet. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- On the southwest route, 56 percent of flights deviate from the prescribed route before reaching 6,000 feet. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Approximately half of the flights on the ARNEM route from runway 06 deviate prematurely. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Flights from Rotterdam The Hague Airport are frequently diverted from their routes to avoid conflicts with Schiphol traffic. (corroborated by 3 sources)

## Timeline

### 2026-10-13: Rotterdam The Hague Airport flight routes deviate due to Schiphol congestion

A report shows Rotterdam The Hague Airport flights frequently deviate from noise-mitigation routes due to air traffic conflicts with Schiphol, increasing noise pollution for local residents.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/rotterdam-the-hague-airport-flight-routes-deviate-due-to-schiphol-congestion

### 2026-10-10: Schiphol Airport experiences crowding due to major rail disruptions

Train disruptions caused by a power outage near Amsterdam and arson in Delfshaven led to significant delays and crowding at Schiphol Airport and across the western Netherlands.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/schiphol-airport-experiences-crowding-due-to-major-rail-disruptions

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