Airports
GA Endorsed at German Airport

Opponents of development at Oberpfaffenhofen Airport, near Munich, Germany, were recently dealt a blow when a high court instead ruled in favor of increased general aviation activity. At issue were noise complaints from neighbors of the field, which has allowed general aviation traffic since 2008.

According to the new ruling, a maximum of 9,725 movements (aircraft arriving for maintenance or government service flights not included) by qualified business aircraft are now permitted per calendar year, with a maximum of 200 movements on Sundays and public holidays. Jets and turboprops operating on those days or on regular weekdays after 7 p.m. are required to adhere to Chapter 4 noise regulations; aircraft using the airport at all other times must comply at least with Chapter 3 noise standards.

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