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| Designation |
EHAM obj01 |
| Name |
Schiphol Approach Radar |
| Position |
N52°18.287 E004°48.988 |
| Google Maps | N52°18.287 E004°48.988 |
| Frequency |
N/A |
| Operational range |
Likely about 50 nm |
| Type |
Radar |
| Geography |
Unlike beacons, this radar tower is actually plotted on most maps
of the area. Drive to Het
Amsterdamse Bos, a large artificially landscaped area just East of
Schiphol Airport. You enter
the area at the Western entrance from the Bosrandweg. Straight
ahead at the first roundabout inside the park, right at the second one. When
crossing the small bridge, you will see the tower at your left. At your
right you see the official parking lot called Radarterrein. You
can take the first road left and drive straight up to the fence, 15 meters
from the tower. While there, note that Het Amsterdamse Bos is five
meters below sea level, just as the whole of Schiphol Airport. |
| Remarks |
This radar is the primary source for Schiphol Approach Radar. It
maps the wide area around the airport about every five seconds. The radar
tower does not contain the actual Schiphol Approach control facility; that
is located in another building, not far away, at Schiphol airport itself. If
you leave the radar tower back to the Ringvaart, you can see this
ATC building, clearly marked by the huge amount of anntennas on the roof. |
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| Photo 1 |
The radar consists of a tall brick tower with a steel
pinnacle on top. [...] |
| Photo 2 |
The tower is completely surrounded by trees, lakes,
lawns, and paths. [...] |
| Photo 3 |
View from the bridge. [...] |
| All photos |
Page updated 2008-12-31
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