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Frankfurt Airport implements comprehensive strategies for reducing aircraft noise
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Frankfurt Airport | Official Website

Frankfurt Airport, Germany's busiest airport by passenger numbers and a major hub for Lufthansa, Condor, and AeroLogic, is implementing innovative measures to reduce aircraft noise. The airport is recognized for its stringent noise regulations and is managed by Fraport AG Frankfurt Airport Service Worldwide (Fraport).

Efforts to mitigate noise include the use of modern, quieter aircraft and optimizing flight operations. The Low Noise Augmentation System (LNAS), developed by Germany's FFR and funded by Umwelt- und Nachbarschaftshaus (UNH) in Kelsterbach and DLR Technology Marketing, helps pilots execute low-noise approaches. "The German Aerospace Center (DLR) states that landing is one of the most labor-intensive flight phases and that it has developed the LNAS system to 'help pilots with the complex handling procedures for a low-noise approach.'"

Frankfurt Airport incentivizes airlines to operate quieter aircraft through updated noise-related charges. The airport aims to minimize movements between 23:00 and 05:00, with higher surcharges for older aircraft operating during these hours.

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Instrument Landing Systems have enabled steeper approach angles since 2012, reducing noise over residential areas near the airport. Ground-based augmentation system technology allows even steeper approaches on certain runways. Additionally, segmented approach procedures using required navigation performance help reduce noise over densely populated areas.

Since April 2015, Frankfurt Airport has implemented noise respite periods for nearby residents, alternating between 22:00 to 05:00 and 23:00 to 06:00. This extends the night flight ban by an hour for some residents.

On-ground noise reduction measures include limiting engine testing at night to specific facilities and using automated acoustic monitoring to prevent excessive reverse thrust use. Aircraft are encouraged to use supplied electrical ground power while parked to avoid running auxiliary power units unnecessarily.

These initiatives align with broader efforts across Europe to decrease airport-related noise pollution.

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