rssMar 30, 2026, 05:00

From marshy field to global airport: Schiphol marks exactly 100 years in Amsterdam's hands

Amsterdam is marking the 100th anniversary of acquiring Schiphol Airport from the Ministry of War on April 1, 1926. The airport transitioned from a muddy military field into a global aviation hub, with key developments driven by early visionaries and events like the 1928 Olympic Games. Heritage documents and historical artifacts highlight the city's long-standing role in managing one of Europe's busiest transportation gateways.

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