New sustainable pier Amsterdam Airport Schiphol opens next year

At the end of 2019, Amsterdam Airport Schiphol will be welcoming travelers to a new pier. It comes just at the right time, as traveler numbers at Schiphol continue to rise.

The new facility will offer eight new gates for aircraft – five for small aircraft on the northern side, and three for large aircraft on the southern side. The new pier will have plenty of greenery, more art and even playgrounds for the kids. 8 new gates are being added – 5 for small aircraft on the northern side, and three for large aircraft on the southern side.

The new facility will cover an area of 55,000 square meters. The pier will be used for both Schengen and non-Schengen traffic.

The new pier will be the most sustainable at Schiphol, thanks to design elements such as biomaterial, insulating glass, and reusable plastic and marble rubblework tiles. It will also feature 5,000sqm of solar panels and use rainwater to flush the toilets.

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