Dense fog disrupted air traffic at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, affecting more than 175 flights and creating delays for passengers travelling through one of Europe's busiest aviation hubs.
By approximately 8:00 a.m. local time, 176 flights had been affected, including 29 cancellations and 147 delays, according to figures reported by Dutch media. The disruption came as poor visibility restricted the number of aircraft the airport could handle.
29 Flights Cancelled and 147 Delayed
The reported morning figures included cancellations and delays affecting both arriving and departing services.
- 17 departing flights: Cancelled.
- 12 arriving flights: Cancelled.
- 45 departing flights: Delayed.
- 102 arriving flights: Delayed.
Arriving flights accounted for the larger share of delays, with 102 inbound services affected compared with 45 departures.
These figures represent an early-morning snapshot rather than the final disruption total for November 10. The number of affected flights could change as airport operations and airline schedules were adjusted.
Visibility Falls Below 200 Metres
The disruption was caused by dense fog covering large parts of the Netherlands. The Royal Netherlands Meteorological Institute (KNMI) issued a yellow weather warning, reporting visibility below 200 metres in some areas.
Reduced visibility can limit the number of aircraft that can safely land and take off. Airports may need to introduce special low-visibility procedures, including greater separation between aircraft during approaches.
These precautions can reduce runway capacity and create delays across the flight schedule, even when the airport remains open.
Eurocontrol also reported low-visibility procedures at Schiphol and warned of significant arrival delays in its morning network update.
Other European Airports Also Affected
The fog was not limited to the Amsterdam area. Low-visibility conditions were reported across parts of northwestern Europe, affecting air traffic at several airports.
London Heathrow, London City and Paris Orly were also experiencing weather-related delays during the morning, according to reports citing Eurocontrol's network update.
Extensive fog was reported across the Benelux region and other parts of northwestern Europe, with additional weather conditions potentially complicating operations in some areas.
Fog Also Causes Road Travel Disruption
Road traffic across the Netherlands was also affected by poor visibility. Rijkswaterstaat, the Dutch infrastructure agency, reported several accidents and traffic delays during the morning rush hour.
At approximately 8:25 a.m., the motoring organisation ANWB recorded 181 traffic jams covering around 948 kilometres of Dutch roads.
Passengers travelling to Schiphol by car were therefore advised to allow additional time for their journeys and check road conditions before leaving.
What Passengers Should Do
Travellers departing from, arriving at or connecting through Amsterdam Schiphol should check their flight status directly with their airline before travelling to the airport.
Passengers should also monitor airport announcements and allow extra time for their journeys, particularly if travelling by road during periods of poor visibility.
Even after weather conditions improve, delays may continue while airlines reposition aircraft and crews and adjust their schedules.
Flight Disruption Figures May Change
The 176 affected flights reported on the morning of November 10 included 29 cancellations and 147 delays. They should not be interpreted as the final figures for the entire day.
The disruption highlights how winter fog and reduced visibility can affect airport capacity and cause knock-on delays across European flight networks.
Update – November 10, 2026: This article reflects the early-morning disruption figures reported on Tuesday. Flight numbers and operational conditions may have changed later in the day.
Sources and passenger information:
- NL Times – Over 175 Schiphol Flights Affected by Dense Fog
- KNMI – Official Netherlands Weather Warnings
- Amsterdam Airport Schiphol – Official Website
- EUROCONTROL – European Air Traffic Information