Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, International airport in Haarlemmermeer, Netherlands.
The facility spans multiple terminals connected by a central plaza, offering services to millions of passengers through a network of gates and runways.
The airport began operations in 1916 as a military airbase with a single runway, later transforming into a main transportation center for civilian flights.
The airport contains a branch of the Rijksmuseum displaying Dutch art pieces, including works from Jan van Goyen and Abraham Mignon since 2002.
Direct train connections from the underground station transport passengers to Amsterdam Central Station in 20 minutes, with departures every 10 minutes.
The entire airport complex sits 3 meters below sea level, making it one of the lowest commercial airports in the world.
Location: Haarlemmermeer
Official opening: 1916
Elevation above the sea: -3 m
Operator: Schiphol Group
Phone: +31207940800
Website: https://schiphol.nl
GPS coordinates: 52.30810,4.76417
Latest update: May 27, 2025 20:45
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