LVNL (Luchtverkeersleiding Nederland)

Luchtverkeersleiding Nederland (LVNL) is the air navigation service provider for the Netherlands. It manages air traffic control at Dutch airports and in Dutch airspace, ensuring flights operate safely and efficiently. LVNL has been active for nearly 100 years, providing continuous operations every day of the year. Its core task is guiding air traffic securely with attention to environmental impact.

LVNL operates mainly from its head office at Schiphol Oost and provides air traffic control services for Amsterdam Airport Schiphol as well as regional airports including Rotterdam The Hague Airport, Lelystad Airport, Groningen Airport Eelde, and Maastricht Aachen Airport. It also operates air traffic control for various military locations throughout the country.

The company employs a diverse workforce including air traffic controllers, ICT specialists, software developers, system specialists, engineers, and maintenance technicians. LVNL runs a paid training program for individuals who want to become air traffic controllers. The organization actively manages runway usage at Schiphol and communicates information to residents living near airports to address local concerns.

LVNL offers a range of services such as flight preparation support, flight procedure design, operational support, and publication of current runway use. It also facilitates applications for special flights, activities, and events in Dutch airspace. Safety management is a key focus, with systems and procedures designed to manage air traffic safely and sustainably.

LVNL is engaged in developments to modernize its operational systems, with projects like the introduction of iCAS, which aims to make flying more efficient and safer. It works closely with the military air traffic control under the Dutch Air Force Command to integrate civil and military air traffic management.

The company maintains public communication channels, including social media, and regularly publishes an annual report. Its website provides detailed information about its organization, services, environmental impact efforts, and career opportunities. LVNL emphasizes sustainability, diversity, and inclusion as fundamental aspects of its operations.

Information and assistance for residents near airports is available through the Bewoners Aanspreekpunt Schiphol (BAS), a contact point for noise and flight disturbance issues. LVNL also offers contact points for pilots, media professionals, and recruitment inquiries.

Services

• Air traffic control
• Flight preparation support
• Flight procedure design
• Operational support
• Runway use publication
• Special flight coordination
• Training air traffic controllers
• Safety management
• Environmental impact information
• Civil-military air traffic integration