Announced in November 2023, the measure is part of the airport’s strategy to cut carbon dioxide emissions and noise pollution by 30% by 2030.
To achieve these 2030 targets, Eindhoven Airport is introducing these key measures:
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Minimising capacity for fossil-fuel or other private flights starting January 2026
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Capping annual flights at 40,500 (2026–2027) before switching to noise-based monitoring in 2028
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Fast-tracking low-noise departure procedures to protect local communities
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Only allowing latest-generation aircraft at Eindhoven Airport by 2030
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Increasing sustainable aviation fuels blend mandates and subsidising airlines that use it
This decision follows earlier steps taken by the Dutch government, including the introduction of a distance-based flight tax and plans to increase private jet taxes from 2030.
Airports will need to prioritise essential flights rather than those serving only a small segment, whose journeys could be done by commercial flight or rail.