Minimal weather-related disruptions at Munich Airport - Munich Airport avoids winter chaos with overnight de-icing strategy
Munich Airport smoothly resumed operations on Tuesday morning, despite winter conditions. The hub enforced its usual nighttime flight ban, pausing passenger traffic between midnight and 5:00 AM. Overnight preparations ensured minimal delays when services restarted at dawn.
Between midnight and 5:00 AM, no regular passenger flights took off or landed. The airport used this window to treat runways and taxiways with a special de-icing fluid. This step was taken to prevent ice buildup and guarantee safe operations once flights resumed.
The nighttime closure and pre-treatment of surfaces helped Munich Airport avoid major disruptions. Flights operated normally from early Tuesday, with the usual restrictions lifted on time. Passengers experienced few delays despite the cold weather.
