Amsterdam Schiphol Airport has emerged as one of Europe's major aviation hubs, recording 66.8 million passengers in 2024 and ranking as the fourth-busiest airport on the continent. The airport has launched a multi-billion-dollar investment program aimed at improving operations and sustainability.
Despite its growth, Amsterdam Schiphol is facing challenges, including political debates over noise concerns that may limit annual flight movements to 478,000. The loss of its nature permit due to nitrogen storage requirements adds another layer of complexity.
According to the Royal Schiphol Group's 2024 report, the airport holds stakes in other airports globally, including Terminal 4 at New York's JFK Airport. Pieter van Oord, CEO of Royal Schiphol Group, noted a stable recovery post-pandemic: “Almost 67 million people travelled by plane to, from, or via Schiphol... This underlines the importance of our airports for society.”