Summary

We have done a lot of construction in 2018. Everything in order to give you and millions of travelers a warm and comfortable welcome in 2019. We have worked incredibly hard, together with our contractors, and would like to look back with you.

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Europe/Amsterdam

We are building on 2018 (literally)!

Pier make-over
Pier make-over
Pier make-over
We have given a few piers a makeover. They are not finished just yet, but you can start to see the difference in many places: New terrazzo floors, more greenery, new seating and workspaces, modern sanitary facilities, new eateries and more shops.
The expansion of Departures 1
The expansion of Departures 1
The expansion of Departures 1
As we need more capacity to house all travelers during check-in and the security check, we have started the remodeling of Departures 1. This consisted mostly of demolition up until March, after which we could start building it back up. This terminal is getting an extra mezzanine, on which the security lanes will be placed. This means downstairs has all the space needed to arrive and check in, and all the space upstairs to have your hand baggage checked. The steel construction for this mezzanine is already in place.
New parking spaces for aircraft
New parking spaces for aircraft
New parking spaces for aircraft
We have been equally busy in the landing area. An example being the ongoing expansion of the Uniform Platform. This platform serves as a buffer zone (a ‘parking space’) for large aircraft, so waiting aircraft spend less time occupying a gate. This way we have fewer issues with congestion and delays.
Six million kilos of steel for a new Pier
Six million kilos of steel for a new Pier
Six million kilos of steel for a new Pier
You may have heard in 2018 that we have been busy building a new pier. We finished the foundation in May, and started with the steel construction of the new complex just before Christmas. The frame will become visible in the near future. As soon as the pier opens, we can use 55.0000 square metres for the parking and handling of aircraft.

Starting 2019 with a bang
And now on to 2019! We are going to remodel the shopping area behind Departures 1. The design for which we will complete in 2019. We continue to work on the new pier and will start with the construction of the new terminal. We will also continue to work on the upgrade of Pier D, completion of the mezzanine in Departures 1 (without security filter for now), and clearing the area south of the airport. We will soon build a completely new taxiway there. As you can see, there is still plenty to do!

Would you like to read more about all the projects? Click here

 

  • New Pier
  • New Pier
  • Temporary Security Filter
  • New Pier
  • New Pier
  • New Pier
  • Temporary Security Filter
  • New Pier