Too Many Night Flights: What Is The Dutch Government Doing To Reduce Aircraft Noise?

On May 24th, 2024, the Dutch government indicated that it would like fewer night flights to operate out of Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) over concerns that these services contribute to heavy noise pollution. The country’s Minister for Infrastructure, Mark Harbers, believes the solution begins with banning some of the loudest aircraft from flying in and out of Schiphol during the evening hours.