Slots can be requested, updated and cancelled in two different methods; SCR/GCR and Online coordination. When applying for slots, airlines act in conformity with the IATA Standard Schedules Information Manual (SSIM).

Flowchart slot requests

The Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management published flowcharts for slots requests at coordinated airports in The Netherlands. These flowcharts visualize the applicable law and regulations. Slots should be requested according to the flowcharts.

ACNL is connected to the online coordination portal. Through the online coordination portal, airlines and operators are able to retrieve currently allocated slots, as well as – if opened for coordination actions – submit change/revises and update the waitlist.

The working procedure “Instructions for slot requests for Commercial and General Aviation” shows which message format shall be used when requesting slots for AMS, EIN and RTM.