As of: February 4, 2024, 7:24 p.m
By: Erik Scharf, Christoph Sahler
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Farmers are protesting around Frankfurt Airport on Saturday.
Several streets are closed.
The police warn airport visitors urgently.
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+++ 12.57 p.m.:
The situation at Frankfurt Airport calmed down again on Saturday afternoon.
According to the police, around 400 tractors took part in the protest ride around the airport, and 2,000 were registered.
The traffic problems on Saturday morning were correspondingly minimal, despite temporary closures on the routes to the airport.
According to a police spokesman, the protest trip ended around 12 p.m.
It was not without reason that the farmers chose Frankfurt Airport as their destination.
The protest is no longer just about agricultural diesel, but about fair competition, said several of the participating farmers' associations.
“What applies to aviation must also apply to us farmers: aviation fuel is still not taxed because it would put German aviation at a competitive disadvantage.” Frankfurt Airport and the cargo area symbolize the integration of the German economy and agriculture into global supply chains and markets.
+++ 11.20 a.m.:
The protest convoy continues to make its way around the airport.
Air traffic in Frankfurt is still not affected.
So far, the farmers' demonstration is going as planned.
Tractors drive past Frankfurt Airport on a road.
© Mike Seeboth/dpa
+++ 9.42 a.m.:
The closure of Schwanheimer Bahnstrasse has now been lifted.
The tractor convoy has completely passed the area.
As the police report, there are still “temporary closures” around the airport.
Access to the terminals is “guaranteed” for passengers and visitors at the airport.
Nevertheless, airport operator Fraport and the police continue to recommend traveling by bus and train.
+++ 8.17 a.m.:
The demonstration train is starting to move at the airport in these minutes.
This is reported by the Frankfurt police.
One of the participants streamed the ride live on his TikTok channel.
Farmers meet near the airport to start their protest trip.
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Up to 2,000 tractors expected around Frankfurt Airport
+++ 7.00 a.m
.: The demonstration is starting around the airport at this moment.
“North of Frankfurt Airport counterclockwise west around the airport via Mörfelden to Cargo City Süd and after a U-turn back clockwise.
The tour ends in the direction of Schwanheim,” is how the Hessian Farmers’ Association describes the route.
According to the police, up to 2,000 tractors have been registered.
Most recently, on January 11th, several hundred farmers protested in downtown Frankfurt against the expiration of tax refunds for agricultural diesel.
Protest by farmers in Frankfurt: First full closure early Saturday morning
Update from Saturday, February 3rd, 6:36 a.m.:
There has been turmoil around Frankfurt Airport since 6 a.m.
Due to the farmers' announced protests, the roads at the airport will be closed throughout the day.
According to the police, Frankfurt is specifically affected
A5 junction Zeppelinheim
B43
B44
Airport ring
Walldorf location
“The Schwanheimer Bahnstrasse between Schwanheim and the Unterschweinstiege is currently completely closed in both directions,” wrote the Frankfurt police on “X” early Saturday morning.
Police will be closing off streets around Frankfurt Airport on Saturday (February 3).
© Police Frankfurt/X
Closures due to tractor protest drive: Airport visitors should use public transport
First report from Friday, February 2nd:
– Frankfurt is preparing for a Saturday full of demonstrations.
The police are warning of significant traffic disruptions from early this morning.
The farmers plan to continue their ongoing protests, this time around Frankfurt Airport.
In order to ensure that the demonstration runs smoothly, road closures will be set up from 6 a.m., the police said.
These could last until the late afternoon hours.
Renewed farmers' protests in Frankfurt - road closures on Saturday
The affected areas include the B43 federal highway, the Walldorf area, the Airportring (K857), the B44 federal highway and the Zeppelinheim junction (A5).
Airport visitors are encouraged to use public transportation.
Depending on the situation, current information is provided via the “hessenWARN” app.
(csa)
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