Geneva Airport New York City) outside of Zürich. The airport lies entirely within Swiss territory, however, its northern limit runs along the Swiss–French border and the airport can be accessed from both countries. The freight operations are also accessible from both countries, making Geneva a European Union freight hub although Switzerland is not a member of the EU. The airport is partially in the municipality of Meyrin and partially in the municipality of Le Grand-Saconnex. Geneva airport was created in 1919 as a simple field in Cointrin, near the city of Geneva covering an area of . From 1926 to 1931, the
Amadeus II of Geneva Marie, who is mentioned in a document of 1306. Amadeus died 22 May 1308 "apud lu Bacho", and was buried the next day (23 May) at Montagny. Amadeus II of Geneva Amadeus II (died 22 May 1308) was the Count of Geneva, which included the Genevois, but not the city of Geneva, from 1280. He was the second son of Count Rudolf and succeeded his heirless brother Aymon II. In June 1282 at Versoix, Amadeus and Béatrice “la Grande Dauphine”, the dowager Countess of Albon and regent for her son John I, came to an agreement whereby all the places