Noise contours

Fraport regularly reports to the Hessian Ministry of Economics, Energy, Transport and Housing (HMWEVW) on changes in aircraft noise in the vicinity of the airport. As well as measuring aircraft noise, Fraport also calculates aircraft noise levels. Unlike mere measurements, which provide information only on the aircraft noise footprint in the direct vicinity of the measurement station, these calculations depict aircraft noise levels over the entire area in the period assessed.  

Take a look at day and night aircraft noise contours on our interactive FRA.Map.
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Calculation basis  

Aircraft noise calculations are based on the Instructions on the Calculation of Noise-Protection Areas (Anleitung zur Berechnung von Lärmschutzbereichen, AzB) and the Instructions on the Acquisition of Data on Flight Operations (Anleitung zur Datenerfassung über den Flugbetrieb, AzD), which were introduced in Germany and last updated in 2008. They relate to the busiest six-month period of the year in question – at Frankfurt Airport this is generally between May and October.