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{{Infobox Airport | name = Schiphol Airport

| nativename = Luchthaven Schiphol | image = Schiphol-plaza-ns.jpg | IATA = AMS | ICAO = EHAM | type = Public | owner = [Schiphol Group | location = [Amsterdam | elevation-f = -11 | elevation-m = -3 | coordinates = {{coor dms|52|18|31|N|004|45|50|E|type:airport-->|

r1-number = 18R/36L | r1-length-f = 12,467 | r1-length-m = 3,800 | r1-surface = [Asphalt |

r2-number = 06/24 | r2-length-f = 11,483 | r2-length-m = 3,500 | r2-surface = Asphalt |

r3-number = 09/27 | r3-length-f = 11,329 | r3-length-m = 3,453 | r3-surface = Asphalt |

r4-number = 18L/36R | r4-length-f = 11,155 | r4-length-m = 3,400 | r4-surface = Asphalt |

r5-number = 18C/36C | r5-length-f = 10,826 | r5-length-m = 3,300 | r5-surface = Asphalt |

r6-number = 04/22 | r6-length-f = 6,608 | r6-length-m = 2,014 | r6-surface = Asphalt | -->

Schiphol (municipality Haarlemmermeer) is the Netherlands' main airport. Located 20 minutes (17.5 km) south-west of Amsterdam, Schiphol is a European mainport, competing in passenger and cargo throughput with London Heathrow Airport in London, UK, Frankfurt International Airport in Frankfurt am Main, Germany and Charles de Gaulle International Airport in Roissy, France. The airport also had the IATA code of SPL but this has fallen into disuse.

In 2006, Schiphol ranked fourth in Europe in terms of passenger traffic with 46,088,221 passengers, behind London Heathrow (67,530,223),Paris Charles de Gaulle (56,808,967), andFrankfurt am Main (52,810,683). (Airports Council International)Almost 35% of its passengers travelled on intercontinental flights.In the same year Schiphol ranked third in terms of cargo with 1559 thousand tons, behind Paris and Frankfurt. (Airports Council International)Schiphol has 5 main runways, plus 1 used mainly by general aviation aircraft. The "fifth runway" (really the sixth) was completed in 2003. Plans have already been made for a seventh runway.

The airport is built as one large terminal split into three large departure halls, the most recent having been completed in 1994, which converge again once airside. There are plans for further terminal expansion.

Because of the intense traffic and high landing fees, some low cost carriers decided to move their flights to smaller airports, such as Rotterdam Airport and Eindhoven Airport. However, especially with the low-cost H-pier becoming operational, many low cost carriers (like easyJet, SkyEurope, and bmibaby) continue to operate from Schiphol. Parking fees at Schiphol Airport start at EUR 5 a day.

Schiphol is the home base of KLM (Royal Dutch Airlines), Martinair and Transavia, and a hub for United States based Northwest Airlines.

Schiphol has won more than 120 prizes over the years. In 1980, 1981, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1990 and 2003, it was voted the best airport in the world. It was honoured with the title of "Best European Airport" during 15 consecutive years (1988-2003) and has won a lot more prizes, including "Best Business Travel Airport". This is not only because of its usually perfectly organized operations, but also because of its high number of international and intercontinental flights. In 2005 direct flights were operated to more than 260 destinations in 91 countries. It is currently given a rating of four stars by Skytrax's airport grading exercise along with five other airports.

Schiphol has large shopping mall as a source of revenue and as an additional attractant to air-carrier passengers. Schiphol Plaza is the shopping centre before customs, hence not only for air travellers, but also for non travelling visitors. There is a regular-size supermarket, Food Village, that is open until midnight seven days a week. The Rijksmuseum Amsterdam also operates a small dependance at the airport, offering a small overview of both classical and contemporary art.

Schiphol is the world's lowest major commercial airport. The Schiphol Air traffic control tower, with a height of 101 metre, was the tallest in the world when constructed in 1991. Its base is 3 m below sea level.

Schiphol also has its own mortuary, where deceased people can be handled and kept before departure or after arrival. Since October 2006 people can also get married at Schiphol and go on honeymoon directly.

Railway Main article: Schiphol railway station

The Nederlandse Spoorwegen, the largest Dutch train operator, has a major passenger train station directly underneath the passenger terminal complex.

History Schiphol started early last century (Sep 16, 1916) as a military airbase, consisting only of a few barracks and a mudpool serving as platform/runways. When civil aircraft started to make use of the field (Dec 17, 1920), it was often called Schiphol-les-bains. The Fokker aircraft manufacturer started a factory near Schiphol airport in 1951.

Schiphol's name is derived from a former fortification named Fort Schiphol which was part of the Stelling van Amsterdam defence works Stelling van Amsterdam - Fort van het Schiphol. Before 1852, the Haarlemmermeer polder in which the airport lies was a large lake, in the shallow waters of which sudden violent storms could claim many ships. This indeed was the main reason for reclaiming it.

Accidents

Terminals and destinations Schiphol is deploying a one terminal concept, where all facilities are located under one single roof. The areas though, are divided into three sections or halls: 1, 2 and 3. To all of these halls, piers or concourses are connected. However, it is possible, on both sides of security or customs, to walk from one pier to another, even if they are connected to different halls. When changing between Schengen Agreement and non-Schengen areas, there is immigration control.

Piers B and C are dedicated Schengen areas. Pier E, F and G are dedicated non-Schengen areas. Piers D and H/M are mixed piers, using the same gate positions for Schengen and non-Schengen flights.

Pier D has two floor levels. The lower floor is used for non-Schengen flights, the upper floor is used for Schengen flights. By using stairs, the same jetways are used to access the aircraft. Schengen gates are numbered D-59 and up, non-Schengen gates are numbered from D-1 to D-59.

Piers H and M, the low-cost pier, share the same construction. Here, the H-gates are non-Schengen gates, the M-gates are Schengen gates. Both areas are on the same level.

NOTE: The airlines and destinations listed are not definite; very few airlines have a daily pier; this is based on regularity.

Departure Hall 1 Pier B

Pier C

Departure Hall 2 Towers (ATCTs) at Schiphol Airport Pier D

Pier E

Departure Hall 3 Pier F

Pier G

Pier H

Pier M

Cargo airlines

References

External links

{{Infobox Airport | name = Schiphol Airport

| nativename = Luchthaven Schiphol | image = Schiphol-plaza-ns.jpg | IATA = AMS | ICAO = EHAM | type = Public | owner = [Schiphol Group | location = [Amsterdam | elevation-f = -11 | elevation-m = -3 | coordinates = {{coor dms|52|18|31|N|004|45|50|E|type:airport-->|

r1-number = 18R/36L | r1-length-f = 12,467 | r1-length-m = 3,800 | r1-surface = [Asphalt |

r2-number = 06/24 | r2-length-f = 11,483 | r2-length-m = 3,500 | r2-surface = Asphalt |

r3-number = 09/27 | r3-length-f = 11,329 | r3-length-m = 3,453 | r3-surface = Asphalt |

r4-number = 18L/36R | r4-length-f = 11,155 | r4-length-m = 3,400 | r4-surface = Asphalt |

r5-number = 18C/36C | r5-length-f = 10,826 | r5-length-m = 3,300 | r5-surface = Asphalt |

r6-number = 04/22 | r6-length-f = 6,608 | r6-length-m = 2,014 | r6-surface = Asphalt | -->

Schiphol (municipality Haarlemmermeer) is the Netherlands' main airport. Located 20 minutes (17.5 km) south-west of Amsterdam, Schiphol is a European mainport, competing in passenger and cargo throughput with London Heathrow Airport in London, UK, Frankfurt International Airport in Frankfurt am Main, Germany and Charles de Gaulle International Airport in Roissy, France. The airport also had the IATA code of SPL but this has fallen into disuse.

In 2006, Schiphol ranked fourth in Europe in terms of passenger traffic with 46,088,221 passengers, behind London Heathrow (67,530,223),Paris Charles de Gaulle (56,808,967), andFrankfurt am Main (52,810,683). (Airports Council International)Almost 35% of its passengers travelled on intercontinental flights.In the same year Schiphol ranked third in terms of cargo with 1559 thousand tons, behind Paris and Frankfurt. (Airports Council International)Schiphol has 5 main runways, plus 1 used mainly by general aviation aircraft. The "fifth runway" (really the sixth) was completed in 2003. Plans have already been made for a seventh runway.

The airport is built as one large terminal split into three large departure halls, the most recent having been completed in 1994, which converge again once airside. There are plans for further terminal expansion.

Because of the intense traffic and high landing fees, some low cost carriers decided to move their flights to smaller airports, such as Rotterdam Airport and Eindhoven Airport. However, especially with the low-cost H-pier becoming operational, many low cost carriers (like easyJet, SkyEurope, and bmibaby) continue to operate from Schiphol. Parking fees at Schiphol Airport start at EUR 5 a day.

Schiphol is the home base of KLM (Royal Dutch Airlines), Martinair and Transavia, and a hub for United States based Northwest Airlines.

Schiphol has won more than 120 prizes over the years. In 1980, 1981, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1990 and 2003, it was voted the best airport in the world. It was honoured with the title of "Best European Airport" during 15 consecutive years (1988-2003) and has won a lot more prizes, including "Best Business Travel Airport". This is not only because of its usually perfectly organized operations, but also because of its high number of international and intercontinental flights. In 2005 direct flights were operated to more than 260 destinations in 91 countries. It is currently given a rating of four stars by Skytrax's airport grading exercise along with five other airports.

Schiphol has large shopping mall as a source of revenue and as an additional attractant to air-carrier passengers. Schiphol Plaza is the shopping centre before customs, hence not only for air travellers, but also for non travelling visitors. There is a regular-size supermarket, Food Village, that is open until midnight seven days a week. The Rijksmuseum Amsterdam also operates a small dependance at the airport, offering a small overview of both classical and contemporary art.

Schiphol is the world's lowest major commercial airport. The Schiphol Air traffic control tower, with a height of 101 metre, was the tallest in the world when constructed in 1991. Its base is 3 m below sea level.

Schiphol also has its own mortuary, where deceased people can be handled and kept before departure or after arrival. Since October 2006 people can also get married at Schiphol and go on honeymoon directly.

Railway Main article: Schiphol railway station

The Nederlandse Spoorwegen, the largest Dutch train operator, has a major passenger train station directly underneath the passenger terminal complex.

History Schiphol started early last century (Sep 16, 1916) as a military airbase, consisting only of a few barracks and a mudpool serving as platform/runways. When civil aircraft started to make use of the field (Dec 17, 1920), it was often called Schiphol-les-bains. The Fokker aircraft manufacturer started a factory near Schiphol airport in 1951.

Schiphol's name is derived from a former fortification named Fort Schiphol which was part of the Stelling van Amsterdam defence works Stelling van Amsterdam - Fort van het Schiphol. Before 1852, the Haarlemmermeer polder in which the airport lies was a large lake, in the shallow waters of which sudden violent storms could claim many ships. This indeed was the main reason for reclaiming it.

Accidents

Terminals and destinations Schiphol is deploying a one terminal concept, where all facilities are located under one single roof. The areas though, are divided into three sections or halls: 1, 2 and 3. To all of these halls, piers or concourses are connected. However, it is possible, on both sides of security or customs, to walk from one pier to another, even if they are connected to different halls. When changing between Schengen Agreement and non-Schengen areas, there is immigration control.

Piers B and C are dedicated Schengen areas. Pier E, F and G are dedicated non-Schengen areas. Piers D and H/M are mixed piers, using the same gate positions for Schengen and non-Schengen flights.

Pier D has two floor levels. The lower floor is used for non-Schengen flights, the upper floor is used for Schengen flights. By using stairs, the same jetways are used to access the aircraft. Schengen gates are numbered D-59 and up, non-Schengen gates are numbered from D-1 to D-59.

Piers H and M, the low-cost pier, share the same construction. Here, the H-gates are non-Schengen gates, the M-gates are Schengen gates. Both areas are on the same level.

NOTE: The airlines and destinations listed are not definite; very few airlines have a daily pier; this is based on regularity.

Departure Hall 1 Pier B

Pier C

Departure Hall 2 Towers (ATCTs) at Schiphol Airport Pier D

Pier E

Departure Hall 3 Pier F

Pier G

Pier H

Pier M

Cargo airlines

References

External links



 

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