Amsterdam Airport Schiphol

High school (ages 12+)
Transportation

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/amsterdam-airport-schiphol

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. When was Amsterdam Airport Schiphol built?1916 (as military airbase)
2. What is the location?Municipality of Haarlemmermeer, North Holland, Netherlands
3. What is the category?International Airport, Major Air Traffic Hub
4. How does Schiphol keep passengers moving quickly?It uses one big terminal that has three departure halls, so people can check in, go through security, and board their flight all in the same building.
5. When did Schiphol start as an airport?Schiphol began on September 16, 1916 as a military airbase and later became a civilian airport after the war.

Air Traffic Control (ATC): A service provided for guiding aircraft on the ground and through the air to ensure safety and efficiency.
Airline Alliance: A partnership between multiple airlines that allows them to offer passengers more destinations and services.
Airport Hub: A major airport designated by an airline or alliance as a central point for its operations and connecting flights.
SkyTeam: One of the world's major global airline alliances, with Amsterdam Airport Schiphol as a key operational center.