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Amsterdam Airport Schiphol

Imagine a city of airplanes! Schiphol is a super busy airport where planes zoom in and out all day long!

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Creative Timepiece in the Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, The Netherlands

Creative Timepiece in the Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, The Netherlands

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Airbus A380-861 - Emirates Airline A6-EDS - AMS/EHAM Amsterdam Airport (Schiphol)
KLM A330-200 PH-AOD @ Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. Gate D7. IMGP0159
Garuda Indonesia A330-243 (PK-GPM) at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Schiphol Amsterdam Airport | Schiphol | Netherlands
TNT Airways 747-400F OO-THA @ Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Asiana Cargo 747-400F HL7420 @ Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Tristar Air Cargo A300B4 SU-BMZ @ Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Creative Timepiece in the Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, The Netherlands
Flight to AMS, Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, Luchthaven Schiphol, Flughafen Amsterdam Schiphol - panoramio
Rolling Stones at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (1964) 2

Key Facts

Location
Southwest of Amsterdam, Netherlands.
Area
Covers 2,787 hectares (6,887 acres).
Opened
September 16, 1916.
Fun Fact
It was once a military airbase before becoming a passenger airport.

Meet the Giant Airport!

Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is like a giant city just for airplanes! It's one of the busiest airports in Europe, which means lots and lots of planes land and take off here every single day. It's so big, it covers an area almost as large as 6,800 football fields! Think of all the people and things that travel through this amazing place!

How Planes Get Around Schiphol

At Schiphol, there's one super-duper big building called a terminal. This terminal is split into three parts, like three big rooms, where passengers wait for their flights. It's designed so that everything is close by, making it easier for people to find their gates. It's like a giant maze, but with helpful signs to guide you to your airplane!

Why Schiphol is So Important!

This airport is super important because it connects people from all over the world. It's a major stop for many airlines, like KLM, which is the main airline from the Netherlands. Imagine if you wanted to visit your family far away, or go on a big adventure โ€“ Schiphol is one of the places that helps make those trips happen!

A Long Time Ago...

Schiphol wasn't always a busy airport for people. It started way back in 1916 as a place for military planes! After a big war, it started letting regular airplanes land and take off. Over the years, it grew and grew, becoming the huge international airport it is today. It even won an award for being the best airport in Western Europe!

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