About ACNL
ACNL is an independent governing body by public law. ACNL is responsible for the allocation and monitoring of the slots at the three major airports in the Netherlands.
The European Slot Regulation demands explicitly that ACNL acts under the EU Regulation No 95/93 in an independent, neutral, non-discriminatory and transparent manner. The European aviation sector is one of the best performing and dynamic parts of the European economy.
Transparent coordination of Dutch airport capacity
ACNL is entrusted in the Netherlands by law with the seasonal planning, allocation and monitoring of aircraft arrival and departure times (“airport slots”) in accordance with the European Council Regulation 95/93, as amended, and taking into account Worldwide Airport Slot Guidelines (WASG) and local rules.
Currently we provide these services for the airports Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, Rotterdam The Hague Airport and Eindhoven Airport. ACNL is member of the European Union Airport Coordinators Association (EUACA) and the Worldwide Airport Coordinators Group (WWACG).
“In order to make optimal use of the airport capacity our mission is to deliver slot coordination and monitoring services in a neutral, non-discriminatory and transparent way.”
ACNL operates independently, without preference for any airline or airport.
Every airline is treated equally under the same rules and procedures.
Allocation decisions and capacity parameters are published and accessible.
Slots are allocated to maximise the use of available airport capacity.
More information about our organisation
ACNL is designated by law as the independent coordinator for slot coordinated airports in the Netherlands in accordance with EEC Regulation 95/93.
Slot coordination in the Netherlands is governed by European and Dutch law. This page covers the applicable regulations, working procedures and how to submit objections or complaints.
ACNL shares slot data, reports and statistics with interested parties in accordance with Council Regulation 95/93 and the Dutch Open Government Act.