Trouw – Impact of Schiphol Airport on Rijsenhout and surrounding areas

The map, created by Trouw, showcases the geographical layout of areas surrounding Schiphol Airport in the Netherlands, focusing on the village of Rijsenhout. Key features of the map include:

Schiphol Airport has been depicted prominently in gray, showing the existing runways and airport infrastructure. Kaagbaan Runway is also clearly marked to the southeast of the airport. The proposed Parallel Kaagbaan is indicated with a dashed pink line, showing the planned expansion of airport facilities that would run parallel to the existing Kaagbaan runway. Furthermore Rijsenhout is highlighted in red to the southwest of the proposed runway, emphasizing its proximity to the airport and its potential impact from the airport’s expansion.

Hoofddorp, Aalsmeer, and Westeinderplassen, these nearby areas marked on the map to provide geographical context. Major Roads on this map include A4 and A5 motorways are shown, linking the airport to the surrounding regions.

The map uses contrasting colors and labels to effectively communicate the spatial relationship between Schiphol Airport and the village of Rijsenhout, as well as the broader urban and natural environment.