Inside Europe's Busiest Air Traffic Control - Amsterdam
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 26 ก.ย. 2024
- Amsterdam is Europe’s busiest airport, in terms of movements and top 3 in terms of passenger numbers. In 2018, it handled over 70 million passengers, with over 500,000 movements. I visited the Air Traffic Control Tower and Radar Centre in Amsterdam, to find out how the air traffic is managed in one of the busiest European Airports.
The ATC tower controller explains all the working positions, runway configurations and movements inside the ATC tower at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport. I was given a behind the scene tour and enjoyed some awesome plane spotting views up in the 101m tower.
Then, I visited the LVNL Radar Centre. A controller explains how the radar controls work. In fact, once the plane leaves the gate it will remain in contact with the tower and many different area controls until it lands and arrives at the gate. The visit gave me a great insight as to how Air Traffic Control works in today’s crowded skies.
To find out more about ATC in The Netherlands, visit
en.lvnl.nl/
As a Dutch pilot flying in and out of Amsterdam on a regular basis, I really enjoyed watching this video tour around various radar control departments. Many familiar voices, but never have seen their faces. Very good work delivered by them; accurate, efficient and always very friendly.
respect voor jullie allen, is echt een gave hoor. ik vind het zo mooi om te zien. alleen begrijp ik niets haha. respect voor al die piloten ook.
What plane do you fly? : )
@@ucallmeDave ik vlieg A320
@@aerodaan Cool! Ik ben cadet op Den Helder op de Militaire traffic control. Na mijn opleiding ben ik AirForce Luitenant 1st class in Surveillance klasse. Mogelijk dat ik bij de reddingsbrigade kom op Schiphol.
So proud of you
This is easily the best ATC video I've seen on TH-cam.
You could clearly hear everyone.
You could read the monitors being shown.
Great questions were asked.
Great people being interviewed.
No unnecessary fluff.
Definately yes bro
And no music overlays
In terms of visuals yes. But in terms of information I would say this video is better th-cam.com/video/C1f2GwWLB3k/w-d-xo.html
kempo 95 but it didn’t need to talk about that, that much because it wasn’t about that
The title was not “how does a control tower work” but yes that video is very informative I would have to agree
@@xt7144 the orginal commenter said "best ATC video" which I disagree with because of the reason stated above.
The radar controller's explainations were so clear and interesting! You can really tell she loves her job, and is a top expert at it 👍
I agree. She is from South Africa originally with english as her native language, as with all the controllers, she is very fast and bright.
@@SamChui thanks..;)
@@SamChui I could tell from her accent
@@zerobudget124 yeah - at least it was no real dutch accent
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I was a controller at a US enroute center that might be equivalent to what she calls area control in Europe. This woman gave an excellent explanation of how the system operates. Very clear and articulate. I used to enjoy giving tours to visitors and hope I was half as good at explaining the job as she is. Nicely done.
What about the salary of atc in us and Europe ?
@@ВячеславАлександрович-з6м maybe 400k-500k annualy idk it must be high tho
@@gggf4766 I think that's too high, at least for Europe. Gotta be closer to 100-200k € in Europe I guess, based on a quick research.
@@gggf4766 Waaaay too high. UK starting salary is currently £39,000. With experience, this can rise to around £100,000 at the busiest airports/most demanding roles. £120-30,000 would be about the absolute maximum.
I believe it's slightly better pay in the US.
@@mickeybee you’re right close to the figure, according to Business Insider on TH-cam about Atlanta the worlds busiest airport is $145,000 so I’ll assume airports like LDR, AMS, JFK all do at least $100,000 at the minimum in pay.
By far the best view of ATC. Especially the wonderful woman in the radar center who explained things so clearly. Her enthusiasm for ATC, and encouraging people to come into the field was especially nice. The technology in Amsterdam, and the professionalism of the controllers is known worldwide.
The lady is wearing a HUGO and talks like a BOSS who knows and loves her job. Thank you guys for keeping those skies safe for us !! Great work Sam !!
Perfect comment!! lol I agree
Roger that, haha...
very true. i think her very rapid responses are from years of talking on ATC. Direct and straight to the point in minimum time!
🥰atc
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Someone who answers a question with "affirm" is my kind of person!!
You just know she says it among her friends and family.
- "Mom can I have some juice"
- "Affirm"
Roger that!
Clarky Aviation Standby. Haha.
you: "are we to expect delay?"
Me: "affirm..."
@@tsnoop19 I'm a VATSIM pilot. Can confirm.
As a Dutch person who goes to Schiphol regularly, it's so cool to see what's going on behind the scenes. I see that tower so often from the outside, now after all these years I finally know how it looks like from the inside.
Denyo666 raar toch dat er nooit eens een nederlandse zender aandacht aan heeft besteed
Finally? Are there no other video on TH-cam that shows u the inside of tower?
Michplay klokhuis vast wel haha
@Mario What? Just stfu
@@fujitofusan not this one. LVNL isn't all that eager to allow visitors inside their facilities unless you have a purpose there as supplier for example.
And even as a supplier it can be a pain.
The Dutch have got to be some of the nicest people I have ever interacted with. I was transferring through Schiphol a few years back and as I was going through security at the gate, I asked the security officer if I had to take my shoes off. He just looked down at my shoes, looked up at me and said “Well that depends. What’s your shoe size?” with the biggest smile I have ever seen on any airport security officer in the world 😂😂 great attitude!
You are always welcome in The Netherlands, Nasser!
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Yeah 100% true. I live in Germany and when i want to smoke weed or just enjoy their nice citys like Hengelo, Groningen, Enschede (hell i LOVE enschede) and so on. thy got Such a nice way to treat strangers
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@@JanJaapBats ئ٢ث٣ثص9ض
LOL! When you are so obsessed with ATC , you start saying "Affirm" in normal conversations! 14:02
That's what our job influence us.. difficult to pronounce numbers with common persons..always comes "niner" or "tree"
I do that ever since…
Just like using the spelling alphabet as done in aviation. Freaks my fellow Dutchmen out.
🤣🤣🤣🤣
Brilliant, Sam, really enjoyed this report. For we avgeeks, any ATC stuff is fascinating. Schipol enjoys a well deserved reputation of excellence. Great work, thanks.
Thank you. I visited Schiphol in December, a friend of mine works there and asked if I like to visit. I was fascinated with the 360 view and asked the PR department of LVNL if I can make a video of how Dutch ATC work. I am glad they're open and up for it so this vlog happened!
KEITHGEE1000 day
That lady from the radar control can make a very good teacher. She explains stuff so nicely.
And that while speaking in her second language
That radar controller broke down the complexity of radar science into little palatable pieces and fed them to us gently, and we absorbed everything so well and that's why we love her❤
The way she explained is simply amazing. The coversation actually help us to visualize how each level of operations happening behind the scene. Love this video.
Wonderful content Sam, these people are unnoticed legends behind the safe journeys of many passengers each day. Tough job but it's really great to see how passionate they are about what they doing.
The women you interviewed at the end has actually inspired me to look into this a bit further. Hearing someone talk so confidently and passionately about this really made me feel inspired.
Yes..
yes ❤️
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I'll be looking into this as well. she did a great job
Me too ❤
She's Competent, Articulate, enthusiastic and a professional. The world needs more of you woman! God bless y'all🙏❤
ab c I wanted to say she sounded like home 🤣
That's a south african for you. Competent, fun, humble, vibey and beautiful, all in one package
This radar control lady is the real deal!!! I just loved how she explained everything,with so much competence and passion! Those people are our angels on the ground while we fly and drink coffee! Thank you to all controllers who do their job every day ❤❤❤ i myself got a headache just by looking at those moving dots and numbers.
14:53 Quick! pretend to be working!
lol
Bagel how did you do it 20 years ago
@@bulbuly83 that was fake. Cause he put it as a username
Among Us moment
lmao 🤣🤣
This video was so amazing. So many people just board a commercial airliner with little knowledge of what it takes to go from A to B. Thanks Sam and all those great people involved.
Fascinating video Sam. The enthusiasm and professionalism of the controllers was so impressive. Thanks once again.
Radar: KLM657HDG GF8H76G 88756984 LMGR 65
Woman: “As you can see this is a Dreamliner going to London”
You can see the type xd
NANI!?!?
Metar lol
😂😭
A Dreamliner definitely wouldn’t be going to London from Schiphol
The way the radar controller says ‘affirm’ @14:03 when Sam explains the tier, I loved it. Very very professional 👍🏻
The lady in this video is such an asset and the highlight for me.. She is quite passionate and articulate about the operations at the airport and the tower! Kudos to her and the entire team!
The lady explaining radar system is so professional and good at this i was really impressed by the way she covered each and every detail regarding her work
It’s like a National Geographic air traffic documentary.
but much better
but the guy/host of NG documentary sounds like something bad gonna happen or u can say horrible lol
@@Manish-jt5xw lol like unsolved mysteries
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While others aviation geeks are still cribbing that the beef could have been well done, this guy has gone way ahead. Love you Sam !
14:00 She is definitely an ATC controller.
ReverseThrustAviation affirm))
You are genious 🤣
@Computer Technology Guy Honey? Standby!
haha yes that's exactly what I was thinking. But already before that she seemed so sharp and precise when she spoke, there was no doubt she was an ATC. Very reassuring smart people are working these jobs.
I didn't realized she said that, I hear it so much its normal.
Honestly, these controllers are soo professional, their work and their responses to each of your questions. Easily one of you best videos!
The lady is fabulous she is truly inspiring, in the sense that she loves her job and the simplistic way she explained shows the knowledge. Hats off to you Mam
Maggy is so good at her job. Explains everything in detail so simply indeed. Sam Chui in the meantime seems to be so obsessed with only the KLM flights out of all the other aircraft that we have starting from the tower and to the radar control center!
I really admire you Sir Sam because you have the charm and influence to go through restricted and confidential areas of airport facilities such as this one there in Schiphol.
Thank you. I must add that it is through yours and many others support to make this happen. I made it to the tower because of a friend who is a follower connected me. I have been fortunate.
@@SamChui Indeed sir, you are lucky to be able to get thru those facilities. More power!
@@emelio7995 I wonder how much you are paid to comment this...
I wonder how much samchui paid you to comment this...
@@chongpeilin1802 It is an honest opinion and comment of mine and I never got paid for it. I'm a financially stable man and happy about my social media life with friends on line. So will you stop speaking like that to people here, alright? Don't make yourself get into on-line trouble.
In every successful takeoff and landing, there is always the hard work of an ATC
I love Amsterdam, it’s a beautiful city! But Schipnol is an incredible airport with some awesome spotting opportunities! I’m incredibly jealous of you getting that opportunity to have a bird’s eye view! That was the most informative piece from the woman in radar. Amazing! Thanks for sharing.
14:59 respect this lady..great words
This woman is top shelf. Excellent teacher. Not really a trait of everyone.
Sam, your clips are getting better and better, and I love the variety of the aviation subjects.
Beautiful filming there.
And so nice you visited Schiphol Oost as well!
Hope Google is rewarding you well, so you can keep this up. Best!
Are you paid to comment by Sam?
She really loved his job the way she defined the operation is simply amazing.
One of the best videos on aviation i have ever seen
A fascinating behind-the-scenes video Sam, great content. Sat in our seats on ‘planes we really do take it for granted how much work and communication is taking place to keep everything running smoothly. Credit to those who work in this industry, I can’t imagine the skillset and mind required to work such a job. They deserve the high salaries that’s for sure! Keep them coming Mr Chui! :)
i love how they are all laid back and relaxed and doing their jobs like a pros without any sign of stress
Unless they need to assist another sully then yeah I’m sure it’s a smooth riding job
Awww I loved this! What an incredible amount of hard work. These people have to be on and alert 100% of the time. Great video and THANK YOU CONTROLLERS!
Indeed, they work a very intensive hour (could be up to 110 movements) then an hour off. It is a challenging but rewarding job as well.
The Netherlands and Germany are my favourite European nations !! I used to work as Travel agent and people from these countries are really awesome !!
Respect from Nepal 🙏🏻
Thanks, greetings from The Netherlands 👍🏼
Thank you!!
Yes it's true. We (dutch people) are very cool :P
Thank you 🙏🏾 so much for this video. It’s great to see what’s going on in the Tower of one of the busiest Airports in the world (one of my favorite too) and for explaining the overall control
structure. 🔝!!
The way she explained was just phenomenal
I thoroughly enjoyed the very-informative video on air-traffic control. Thank you, Sam! The controllers explained it clearly.
Very cool video, Sam!
My son is atc’er at Rotterdam tower and works also at Schiphol as a approach controller. I’ve been there and, yes, it is a great job they have!
Thanks for this video!
Incredibly well done video. The people interviewed are true professionals. It is the people behind the scene, professionals that truly keep everyone safe and they deserve a great deal of respect!
Wow the lady! She’s talking with so much enthusiasm. Love it!
Air traffic control the great and highly complicated job in the world. It was my first dream but unfortunately my destination totally different on this moment!
Love and respect for the team of ATC over the world 😊
Sam, awesome coverage! I'm Dutch living in New Zealand and used to spend a lot of time along the runways listening out and watching every plane and registration. Did you know that Schiphol is the only airport below sea level in the world?? It used to be a lake! Again, great coverage; you make me proud!!
There's many airports in New Zealand that are below Sea level. Eh Hawkes Bay Regional Airport
Great sir amazing experience thank you very much I like it
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@@chiruraju1306 ???
@@lazarflicks240 he's speaking an unknown language
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Phenomenal excellent visit with the ATC's in Amsterdam. Thank you for doing this very professional video for us all.
The lady was very fantastic in explaining how all things work. I learned a lot today from her. Thank you very much madam.
Our dutch accents are just huge. 😂
You dutch accent sounds better than any other accent in English. I am currently in Australia and there are a lot of Dutch people without any accent. Can't say that about my German fellas... 😅
@@lolxd7150 true not all dutch people have the accents but all germans do
Daniel van der linde yeah the most and the accent is a lot worse 😂
That explains why TH-cam's auto-generated subtitles are in Dutch even though everyone speaks English in the video.
In Dutch to English alphabet G mean fuck me😂😂
AWESOME video! I’m very proud to say my cousin is an air traffic controller instructor at Schipphol! And I’m so excited I’ll be seeing her this coming May! And cannot wait to see your review of the now flying 777X!
Excellent video, very informative. Thanks to you and the ATC guys for making this so simple and easy to understand for people like me who are not associated with the aviation industry but curious to know about Air planes and related stuff.
THANKS A TON !!
This lady knows what she is talking about. Very impressive.
6:55 *That Aircraft just farted*
it ate too much clouds
Lol
I love the concorde
Hahahahaha 😂
i actually did just before reading this
When you are a very tall Guy in your country but the dutch are taller.
Dont question the elevated one
LOL :) 😂
@@SamChui ur one of my fav aviation TH-camr
@@untypicalgam3r mine too, that is why i watch him 😂
Asswhole all Dutch are not tall😠😠
@@michelvermeer1506 mine also for me he look like a panda
Love the lady giving such a brilliant explanation
I am so incredibly grateful for the absolute gold information in this video. I’ve been watching a LOT of aviation videos recently and there was always an information ‘gap’ of how things are handled on the ATC side of things. Thank you for clearing this all up for me!
That’s the part we don’t hear or see often. I didn’t know this existed.
Thanks! I fly to Amsterdam several times a year from Norway as it is just a short stop away and a major hub to anywhere in the world. Always loved Schipol and I have often looked at the control tower and thought the workload in there must be insane. Thanks for the tour, the controllers seemed really professional and friendly.
What an interesting video! So clearly explained, especially the radar controller! I've never watched such a thorough video & was shocked to see the radar room...I am one of "those people" who just assumed it was the tower doing all the ATC...What a job they have, I know I couldn't do it, well done all you ATC's out there!! I was at Schipol in January last year, awesome airport & huge!! I live near CWL & love watching the planes ascend/descend into it. Especially the big one's 777 & 747's going in for repair/upgrade! Such a small airport compared to AMS though! Thank you Sam..
How does Sam manage to get this sort of content, it really separates him apart from all other aviation youtubers
He has done great networking, that's for sure.
He would only say the good things. You will never ever hear him saying something bad. This separates him from all other very honest aviation youtubers
@@chongpeilin1802 I agree with you
Chong Pei Lin I watched almost every single videos from Sam and yes he has some videos where he provided negative feedbacks about that particular flight service etc. Secondly, Sam has a wonderful and warm personality and that separate him from other Aviation Reviewers/TH-camrs but that is just a bonus for him. In his line of work, I can guarantee you that excellent PR skills and knowledge will allow you to tap in to the inner core of this business. And of course NETWORKING IS ABSOLUTELY VITAL. Sam have invested a lot of money to bring us some of these amazing videos. They are not produced for free. Lastly, he has been in this business for the longest time ever before TH-cam. So he knows his art pretty damn well! Thanks
I know for a fact the netherlands need more air traffic controllers. So I do think this is also promotion of the job and what you actually do. Even though good video
Wow, who else is just satisfied just watching planes takeoff and land from their phone
The woman interviewed gives that confidence and security feel that I would trust her my life and my kids any day If I actually had any. Marvelous !
I'm preparing for ATC and this video is so useful. It got me even more excited about the job! Thanks Sam!
This is my career aspiration that I’ve been aspiring to do since age 9 I’m now 14 and studying for exams I’ve still got two years of school two years of college and a few years of uni plus training but I rlly hope I can achieve this dream
Thanks all for the support but have decided I want to study law now😂
Same here bud, I want to do my air traffic control training at Schiphol
Not to sound condescending but what is so special with this job that it can make it someones dreamwork?
Is it because you are fascinated with airplanes and so on? This job is very very important ofcourse but I must ask.
MaajkTarkir yes lol
I have the same dream. Never give up and work hard for your dream
@@MaajkTarkir I want to become an air traffic controller too because it's very difficult and you have to know much about planes and the systems. For me the aviation
is the most fantastic industry in the world because all people have to work together in a team.
It's official, Sam has THE dream job and position, that anyone in the aviation industry would love. He gets access to all types of aviation perks, from the cockpit, to the ground. I swear, it's not even a job at this point, it's a passion that he gets to enjoy and I'm glad he does.
I'm pretty sure it's not all sunshine as the videos show, there's got to be a lot of behind the scenes and extensive hard work to be able to show us all the material. Just the politics in aviation alone must be a nightmare, just to even ask for permission to get access to some places.
Sam, seriously, I'm glad I've subbed to your channel. You always bring the most interesting aspects of aviation and show the hard work that's put in by everyone, especially, the underappreciated staff. They help make everything run so smoothly, so passengers may be able to have a good flight, let alone be able to fly. I really appreciate the work you put in and keep it up Sam!
nice.t
Loved seeing those KLM 747s!
I just love seeing KLM in general. Our blue pride.
Awesome video! Loved it! Just so fascinating to see behind the scenes! The people are just amazing!
A phenomenal job you guys do and thank you for keeping us safe in the skies.
"This is where all the magic happens"
When Corona is over, i shall be continuing my training to be full ATC in Somalia.
Happy national job
Kheer sxb🇸🇴💙
Amazing ,I'm really proud of you, are you training at Schipol airport Amsterdam or elsewhere
As an ex-ATC'er, I can honestly say that you will be entering a highly stressed BUT absolutely exhilarating walk through your work life that no-one can actually explain and never take take away from you. Pushing tin is AWESOME.
@@germaineagnew1889 how do you become one ? ( europe )
Good luck nin adag💪🏿🇸🇴
Amazing stuff Sam! You keep pushing boundaries with content!
Thanks Sam. Very interesting and informative video, much better than National Geographic. Keep up the good work!
You’re very kind. It is hard to film while not disturb the actual controller’s work!
Amazing what the people are capable of. Sam is a nice personality and is knowledgeable about the topic. This is better than watching mainstream TV.
Seems and sounds so complicated with such high level of responsibility. Well done to all!
This was a very good special report, now every time I arrive and depart Amsterdam via the skies I know what’s going on.
I see Kenya Airways beautiful 787-8 dreamliner landing smoothly. Awesome to watch!
Great work. Very informative. The number of hand offs involved in a flight is amazing. Wow! All that done so seamlessly, through so many different organizations, allowing us all to arrive safely at our destinations. Keep up the good work Sam.
Really love the good work of Sam chui showing the great work from the ATC and the Control Tower from Armstadam love for 6 star ⭐️
Sam....even most of us never seen work of control tower like you and i liked the way your approach with 2 guys. Very informative and satisfied video. I am already following you because you are giving nice content. A big thumbs up to you. Its worth watching your videos.
Hat's off to the various staff / controllers..for doing what they do...looks easy on the screen..but is far from that...the rigorous training and tests that they have to pass..not to mention ..the nerves of steel that probably each of them possess is admirable... thanks so much for giving us a close up look into this wonderful and most crucial area of aviation..
You learn something new everyday, i didn't know it was that well organized with all of intergrated controllers handing off the planes to different controllers. Very interesting.
I get stressed just looking at this
same lmaoo
watching this im constantly thinking if id have that job id have people killed bc of my incompetence
Same here, i thought it was just me lol
Miyiu KWfo me too
@rocknroller1999 sure you got that right
The way she explained her work and that confidence is just amazing! I need that in my life :)
Wow! This lady sure loves her job, great to see that we are in such professionals hands who really like what they do!
That orange/blue KLM looks amazing !
"affirm" !! she was great...thx maggie
This woman has made me want to work in air control
ab c if u can do it anyone can do it smh
Air traffic controller: Here’s the new EgyptAir Boeing 787 Dreamliner
Sam Chui: I saw my favourite KLM plane
,,Lady radar controller looks love her job..very well explained. Hats off
Amazing work thank you Sam
The way she explained Radar control room... I am ready to work there from tomorrow... How do apply for this job?? :D :D
www.lvnl.nl/werken-bij-lvnl/opleiding-luchtverkeersleider
8:46...
Pride of Africa...Kenya Airways.
My Airline
Pride of Africa?
South Africa.
Mugammad Benjamin SAA is bankrupt and Kenya Airways has the slogan
@@islandcactus1508 you do know that there are over 20 types of airlines in South Africa right?
Kenya is one of the world's poorest countries so why do they have an airline
I smell corruption
I was one of the few lucky ones who had the chance to visit air traffic control at VOMM here in India a few years ago. It was one of the most interesting trips I have ever been on and really gave me a great appreciation for the people on the ground making sure you have a safe flight.
Absolutely fabulous. Very informative and the willingness of the airport staff to share this critical and interesting function should be commended. Thank you for your video.
I always make my stopovers at Schiphol and its fascinating to see how it works from the inside. Thank you for this!
1:57 Thank you, Beautiful Egyptair B789😍✌
Nice to see that you at Schiphol and at Maastricht euro control, manage to keep all this traffic separated, save and most of the time on schedule.
I just started gaming the best flightsimulator there is, and now I understand ATC much better. And as a Dutch citizen, I'm proud to see how high quality the traffic is handled.
Excellent orientation from this lady. I used to give tours at our Enroute Control Center (USA) when people would show up at our front gate and ask what we did because I enjoyed explaining to folks something they never knew. We weren’t near the airport so folks didn’t know who/what we were or what we did. I never said I spoke to airplanes. I just said I talked to those dots and the dots talked back. Utterly fascinating job.
Very Informative, the way the lady explained is awesome