A future-proof airport

Lelystad Airport, a sustainable airport.

Home About us Future-proof airport

Lelystad Airport as the most sustainable airport, that’s the ambition

Lelystad Airport is the busiest general aviation airport in the Netherlands, with around 80,000 annual air transport movements. It accommodates regional flights, pilot training, business aviation, air ambulance, helicopter flights, sightseeing flights, maintenance and more.

 

Renewable energy sources

Many of these flights are short flights and suitable for battery-electric or hydrogen-powered aircraft. As technology advances and range improves, more and more flights will use these renewable energy sources.

Sustainability goals for 2030 and 2050

As part of the Royal Schiphol Group, Lelystad Airport aims to achieve sustainability goals for 2030 and 2050. Royal Schiphol Group aims to operate the world’s most sustainable and high-quality airports. By 2030, they aim for zero-carbon emissions and zero-waste from their own operations by 2030. For international aviation, the goal is to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2050, with an intermediate goal of reducing carbon emissions to 2005 levels or lower by 2030.

 

To achieve our sustainability goals, we are focusing on three projects

 

The 2030 Sustainable Airport Roadmap

We will analyse and evaluate alternative energy sources by assessing current energy consumption and identifying opportunities for improvement. The roadmap will guide us in creating an emission-free airport. It will also highlight the importance of a circular economy and promote strong cooperation with local communities.

 

Vision of electric aviation

Flights within a range of 500 km are ideal for battery-powered aviation. As technology advances, flight ranges will increase and the demand for electric power will grow. At Lelystad Airport, we have identified a solid base to develop services that support sustainable, battery-powered aviation. We have sufficient space to expand our solar energy production for a battery storage facility, enabling efficient distribution of green energy to aircraft charging facilities through a DC network.

 

Vision of hydrogen-powered aviation

The Flevoland region is ambitious in its contribution to the Netherlands’ energy transition. We recognise the province’s potential to play a key role in the production, transport, storage, conversion and application of green hydrogen. A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been signed between the government and several regional companies, promoting cooperation in various market segments, including aviation, mobility, logistics, energy, maritime and agriculture. This joint effort will result in a hydrogen supply network to fuel the air traffic of the future.

 

More information?

E-mail to Sander Mulder, [email protected].

 

Meet us at the Paris Air Show in 2023

Lelystad Aiport E-Mobility Hub