20 outstanding years with environmental management according to EMAS

Air travel connects people and places in the shortest possible time and has become an indispensable part of modern mobility. However, airport operations also result in the emission of air pollutants. To transparently assess these impacts, FMG regularly conducts air quality studies in accordance with the 39th Federal Immission Control Ordinance. All legally mandated limit and target values for the protection of human health are met and even significantly undershot. In the following video, our experts explain how these measurements are conducted in detail and what makes the airport’s new air quality monitoring station so unique.

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Luftgüte am Flughafen München

Luftgütemessung

At Munich Airport, groundwater levels are only about 2 to 4 meters below ground level. The high groundwater levels of the Erdinger Moos were already taken into account during the planning and construction of the airport and must also be considered for its operation and future development.

Around 340 groundwater measuring points continuously provide data on groundwater levels, which is also used to model groundwater conditions.

At 34 measuring points, samples are regularly tested and evaluated by an accredited laboratory for up to 38 water parameters.

The FMG's environmental department uses the data collected to develop water strategies, prepare the basis for water law permits, and monitor the airport's impact on water bodies.

In particular, this data is used to fulfill reporting obligations to authorities.

The results show that the construction and operation of the airport have no negative impact on groundwater and surface water.

You can find lots of exciting information about water management at Munich Airport here and in our brochure. "Wasser und Wasserschutz"

What does EMAS actually mean and why has it played such an important role for FMG since 2005?

In the video, Melanie Aumüller-Richter, FMG's Environmental Management Officer in the Environment Division, provides insights into the European environmental management system EMAS, shows how it contributes to the continuous improvement of environmental performance, and explains why transparency, responsibility, and commitment are central to this process.

Numerous environmental projects demonstrate the success of the past 20 years: from innovative measuring stations and resource conservation to the promotion of biodiversity.

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Environmental management

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Flying connects people worldwide, but it also causes noise pollution. Aircraft noise directly affects many residents in the region, which is why reliable recording and transparent presentation of this data is so important.

Flughafen München GmbH (FMG) operates 16 stationary measuring stations for this purpose, which provide data around the clock and enable an objective picture of the noise situation. In addition, FMG voluntarily carries out mobile measurements with a self-sufficient measuring station in order to be able to respond to specific concerns of individual communities.

In addition to collecting measurement data, FMG is committed to open communication. The published results are presented in an easily understandable way, while the concerns and individual perceptions of residents are taken seriously. With a bundle of active and passive measures – from optimized flight procedures and restrictions on night flights to noise protection programs – FMG is working to significantly reduce noise pollution.

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Active noise protection
Night flight
Noise Protection