The saga continues - thanks to the intervention of AOPA and KNVVL the new SRZs have been relaxed a little. There is now a discussion regarding the VFR chart Netherlands - it is possible this will be re-issued very shortly - yet more expense and aggravation for pilots caused by people who should know better.
With effect from April 25th 2009, a new special rules zone Schiphol is established to reduce traffic with activated mode S transponder under the Schiphol TMA 1. The SRZ Schiphol is comprised of the airspace below Schiphol TMA 1, excluding the Rotterdam CTR, Schiphol CTRs, North Sea Area Amsterdam, SRZ Hilversum and SRZ Lelystad. The vertical limits are from GND to 1500 ft AMSL and the SRZ Schiphol is active H24.
Motorised VFR traffic below 1200 ft AMSL must switch the mode S transponder to the standby mode.
Motorised VFR traffic without mode S transponder is allowed below 1200 ft AMSL.
The airspace between 1200 ft AMSL and 1500 ft AMSL is closed for all motorised VFR traffic, except traffic mentioned below. This traffic shall activate the mode S transponder and shall monitor Amsterdam Information 124.300 MHz. Exempted from the rules above are:
Coast guard, environmental control, helicopter emergency medical, pilotage, pipeline inspection, police, search and rescue flights. These flights have access to the SRZ Schiphol with active mode S transponder and above 1200 ft AMSL shall monitor Amsterdam Information 124.300 MHz.
Military flights. These flights have access to the SRZ Schiphol with active mode S transponder.
Commercial VFR traffic between 1200 ft AMSL and 1500 ft AMSL after permission from the Operational Helpdesk (PPR). These flights shall activate the mode S transponder and shall monitor Amsterdam Information 124.300 MHz.
Traffic to/from Rotterdam Airport on the HOTEL Arrival/Departure with the mode S transponder activated during the complete procedure.
Non-motorised VFR traffic without mode S transponder has no restrictions within the SRZ Schiphol.
2.1 Remarks concerning the use of the SRZ Schiphol:
Avoid the airspace below Schiphol TMA 1. If necessary to use this area it is recommended to plan and execute the flight circumnavigating the lateral limits of the Schiphol CTRs as wide as possible.
All motorised VFR traffic in the SRZ Schiphol is advised to contact and give position report to Amsterdam Information 124.300 MHz.
The published procedures and circuits for related aerodromes remain valid and unchanged.
The Inspectorate announces strict enforcement of the regulations regarding airspace infringements.
2.2 Clarification of the rules mentioned above:
IFR flights are not influenced by the SRZ Schiphol.
Commercial VFR flights intending to fly between 1200 ft AMSL and 1500 ft AMSL in the SRZ Schiphol shall request approval from the Operational Helpdesk before commencing the flight. During the flight phase in the SRZ Schiphol below 1200 ft AMSL, the mode S transponder is set on standby. During the flight phase in the SRZ Schiphol above 1200 ft AMSL, and outside the SRZ Schiphol, the mode S transponder is set on active (ALT).
Leisure VFR flights with motorised aircraft shall remain below 1200 ft AMSL in the SRZ Schiphol. During this phase of the flight the mode S transponder is set on standby. Outside the SRZ Schiphol the mode S transponder is set on active (ALT).
VFR flights along the coast shall remain below 1200 ft AMSL and set the mode S transponder on standby. Additionally, pilots are advised to fly northbound over land, southbound over sea and to activate the landing lights during this phase of the flight.
VFR flights not required to use a mode S transponder above 1200 ft AMSL (e.g. gliders and balloons) are not influenced by the SRZ Schiphol. These flights should have the mode S transponder (if available) set on standby during the flight phase in the SRZ Schiphol.
The SRZ Schiphol establishes a layer of 300 ft between 1200 ft AMSL and 1500 ft AMSL underneath Schiphol TMA 1 in which only known motorised VFR traffic is present. This layer creates a buffer for ACAS and infringement mitigation, while minimising possible overload problems for Schiphol Approach.
Name Lateral limits Upper limit
Lower limit
SRZ Schiphol SRZ Schiphol is comprised of the airspace below Schiphol TMA 1, excluding:
Schiphol CTR 1, 2, and 3
Rotterdam CTR
North Sea Area Amsterdam
SRZ Hilversum
SRZ Lelystad.
1500 ft AMSL
GND
3 - SRZ HILVERSUM
With effect from April 4th 2009, the special rules zone Hilversum is established and active H24.
In the SRZ Hilversum the mode S transponder must be switched to the standby mode, the use of an active mode S transponder is prohibited. This also applies to MLA-flights.
Flights according flight rules Z in item 8 of the flight plan must activate the mode S transponder at departure.
Two-way radio contact with Hilversum Radio 131.025 MHz is compulsory for motorised traffic with destination Hilversum EHHV.
Aircraft mentioned under paragraph 2, item 3 shall activate the mode S transponder in the SRZ Hilversum and shall monitor Amsterdam Information 124.300 MHz (for SRZ part below Schiphol TMA 1) or Dutch MIL 132.350 MHz (for SRZ part within the Nieuw Milligen TMA).
Name Lateral limits Upper limit
Lower limit
SRZ Hilversum Circle, radius 2 NM, centre ARP 52°11'31"N 005°08'49"E. 1500 ft AAL
GND
4 - SRZ LELYSTAD
With effect from April 4th 2009, the special rules zone Lelystad is established and active H24.
In the SRZ Lelystad the mode S transponder must be switched to the standby mode, the use of an active mode S transponder is prohibited. This also applies to MLA-flights.
Flights according flight rules Z in item 8 of the flight plan must activate the mode S transponder at departure.
Two-way radio contact with Lelystad Radio 123.675 MHz is compulsory for all traffic with destination Lelystad EHLE.
Aircraft mentioned under paragraph 2, item 3 shall activate the mode S transponder in the SRZ Lelystad and shall monitor Amsterdam Information 124.300 MHz outside the ATZ Lelystad.
Name Lateral limits Upper limit
Lower limit
SRZ Lelystad The same lateral limits as the VFR area Lelystad. 3500 ft AMSL
GND
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