Status: 16.01.2024, 15:27 PM
By: Vinzent Fischer
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The freezing rain announced for Wednesday (17 January) also has consequences for Munich Airport. The airport is expecting significant restrictions.
Munich Airport – From Wednesday, 17 January, it will be uncomfortable throughout Bavaria. According to the German Weather Service (DWD), there is a "high risk of slippery roads due to freezing rain and ice build-up" at night. There is a "danger to life and limb due to sudden freezing rain," according to the DWD. Munich Airport is also affected by the bad weather conditions.
"Safety always comes first": Munich Airport expects restrictions due to slippery roads and freezing rain
Munich Airport expects extreme weather conditions and freezing rain on Wednesday, especially in the first half of the day. According to a press release, a corresponding information has already been passed on to the airlines operating in Munich.
Due to the bad weather conditions, Munich Airport is expecting "considerable restrictions in flight operations" (symbolic image). © IMAGO / imagebroker / Screenshot DWD (montage)
"Significant restrictions in flight operations are therefore expected until noon," the airport announced on Tuesday. Passengers are encouraged to check the airlines' website to find out if and when the flights will take place. "We'll have to wait and see what comes our way," spokesman Robert Wilhelm told our editorial team. In case of doubt, however, the motto is: "Safety always comes first for us."
Lufthansa with adjusted flight schedule to Munich: "Please do not come to the airport"
Lufthansa has already reacted and adjusted its flight schedule for Wednesday, January 17, and Thursday, January 18. The airline expects restrictions on flights to and from Munich. "If your flight is cancelled and you have no other confirmation for the same day, please do not come to the airport. There are no rebooking options there," Lufthansa said on its website.
Munich Airport does not yet have an adjusted flight schedule, but measures have been introduced. "The winter service is preparing," said airport spokesman Wilhelm. There are appropriate ways to spray the strips so that they do not freeze over as much as possible. The aircraft also have to be de-iced, which takes additional time.
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One runway is expected to be used for take-off and landing, while the other runway will be cleared of snow and ice. "It's mainly the freezing rain that is causing us problems," says Wilhelm. At the beginning of December, the airport had to temporarily suspend its operations completely. (vfi)