Decision on 'Cindy S' route from Frankfurt by end-2026 to be made by Commission
The noise protection officer, Regine Barth, has announced a significant change in flight operations at Frankfurt Airport. This shift in the southern flight route, the largest change since 2011, is aimed at keeping the burden of aircraft noise as low as possible for the local residents.
The new route, which is currently under test operation, has already been followed by the pilots, albeit with a few weather-related deviations. Initial provisional assessments suggest that the 'track loyalty' is comparable to other departure routes.
Regine Barth emphasised that the goal is to provide relief to the residents in the north of Darmstadt, who have been bearing the brunt of the noise burdens. A monitoring process for the new route will last for one year, during which reliable results on flight paths are expected within at least six months.
Many residents have expressed concerns and relief about the change in flight operations. However, no new information about the specific concerns or relief of residents was provided.
The commission announced the shift of the southern flight route at Frankfurt Airport on Wednesday. A final evaluation of the new flight route is planned for the end of 2026.
The new, winding route is intended to alleviate noise burdens, as stated previously. A significant change at Frankfurt Airport since 2011, the shift of the southern flight route has resulted in a few weather-related deviations in the new route.
The search results do not identify a specific person who conducted the largest operational change at Frankfurt Airport since 2011. However, it is clear that Regine Barth is leading the charge in this noise mitigation measure.
