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

ACNL is designated by law as the independent coordinator for slot coordinated airports in the Netherlands in accordance with EEC Regulation 95/93.