Environment

Green Airport Strategy

Our vision is to ensure that Berlin Brandenburg Airport is operated in a manner that is as energy-efficient, resource-saving and environmentally-friendly as possible. We also aim to convince all our business partners, suppliers and passengers to work with us to help us realise this vision.

Energy

The airport company has turned its principles for dealing with energy and the environment into binding guidelines.

Management

All processes at the airport are to be structured to ensure compliance with environmental legislation and regulations.

Aircraft noise

Flughafen Berlin Brandenburg GmbH offers a comprehensive range of information on the subject of aircraft noise.

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Noise

Read more about how noise is created, how it is measured, and who is affected by it at BER.

Noise protection

We are continuously working to reduce aircraft noise, (e.g. through noise-based landing fees).

Complaints

Here, you can submit your comments, questions, or complaints about aircraft noise.

Forecast

Here, you can find out which directions aircraft are being flown these days.

Air quality

With a voluntary programme launched in 2011, the airport operator has been examining the impact of air traffic on the air quality and food produced in the vicinity of the airport.

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Measurement

This air quality monitoring point on the grounds of Schönefeld Airport documents the emissions caused by air traffic.

Biomonitoring

Biomonitoring is a key part of the Environment Study Programme. Kale plants are examined for pollutants from air traffic

Honey monitoring

Is honey from BER vicinity safe for consumption? Monitoring examines honey, pollen and honeycombs for signs of pollution

Kerosene

The myth of kerosene dumping prior to landing is a stubborn myth in air traffic. This only happens in emergencies.

Climate and Energy

The aim of Flughafen Berlin Brandenburg GmbH is to supply the BER with secure, efficient and environmentally sustainable energy. BER has an advanced energy infrastructure which significantly increases the company’s resource efficiency.

Energy Supplies

We obtain around half of our energy needs from renewable sources.

Arrival

Our aim is for every second passenger to travel by public transport.

Fleet management

FBB is modernising the company’s fleet and is switching to vehicles with low fuel consumption.

Energy efficient

We support energy-efficient construction. New buildings at BER will be constructed as zero-energy buildings.

Green IT

In all IT systems, FBB is committed the sustainable use of resources sustainably and using innovative technlogies.

Portal

The BDL's climate protection portal provides information on measures and strategies for flying climate-neutrally.

Soil and surface water protection

The airport operator aims to continue reducing the consumption of drinking water at the airport. Soil and groundwater protection at the airport is a key target in our environmental management activities.

Soil and water

By treating rainwater and wastewater in an environmentally friendly manner, FBB ensures that water bodies remain intact.

De-icing

With the winter service, FBB and its service providers ensure that aircraft can take off and land safely.

Waste

Berlin Brandenburg Airport ensures that waste is disposed of correctly. more

Nature and Landscape

The airport operator has launched a number of major development projects to ensure that the inevitable impacts on the environment caused by the expansion of Berlin Brandenburg Airport are ecologically balanced.

Landscape at BER

Landscape aesthetics and ecological value played a central role in the design of the green spaces on the BER site.

Wildlife Control

Every airport is required by law to minimise the risk of collisions with birds.

Contact

If you have any questions about the environment at Flughafen Berlin Brandenburg GmbH, please contact the relevant person.

How to reach us:

+49 30 6091 6091 0

Airport information (daily 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.)
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