VINCI Airports has defined a global and ambitious environmental policy and targets for all its airports, in the knowledge that such an approach is essential for long-term sustainability and competitiveness. In the context of VINCI Airports environmental and social policy and the local circumstances BELGRADE AIRPORT has established Environmental and social policy and Occupational health and safety policy, and management system, to manage relevant aspects at the airport and to ensure its own and the corporate policies and strategies execution.
Integrated System Management Policy
Significant part of the ongoing reconstruction and modernization project at Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport are environmental and social enhancements, the major one among other being construction of:
- New heating plant
- Waste management facility - land side
- Waste management facility - air side
- Photovoltaic plant
- Wastewater treatment facility
BELGRADE AIRPORT has performed Environmental and Social Impact Assessment and summary of its results and mitigation measures are given in the following document:
Environmental and social impact assessment - non-technical resume
VINCI Airports continues its decarbonization actions in Europe and worldwide and reaffirms its objective of achieving net zero emissions throughout its network by 2050
BELGRADE AIRPORT continues its decarbonization actions and reaffirms its objective of achieving net zero emissions
On the occasion of the second ACI EUROPE summit on the sustainability of aviation and as part of the airport sector's joint commitment currently subscribed to by 235 European airports, BELGRADE AIRPORT, member of VINCI Airports network is reaffirming its objective of achieving net zero emissions throughout its network by 2050.
As the first airport operator to commit to an international environmental strategy in 2015, VINCI Airports is multiplying its actions to be exemplary in reducing its own CO2 emissions and to contribute to reducing air transport emissions, which represented 2.8% of global emissions in 2019. VINCI Airports is thus deploying concrete and immediate solutions that limit the impact of airports, which have already reduced the network's carbon footprint by 22% between 2018 and 2020.
To reduce energy consumption, several levers are used: energy audits and deployment of energy management systems, replacement of traditional lighting with LEDs, renewal of heating/air conditioning equipment with more efficient appliances, or optimization of temperature settings or lighting.
In the same time, VINCI Airports is working to decarbonize the energy it consumes by, for example, producing its own solar electricity, with 17MWp already installed on its network, including 8MWp of green energy added in 2020 despite the crisis, or by renewing its technical vehicle fleets to switch to electric power.
VINCI Airports is also the first international airport group to have committed 100% of its platforms to the voluntary Airport Carbon Accreditation (ACA) program of the Airports Council International, the only international greenhouse gas emission reduction program specific to airports. 24 airports have already reached level 2, which attests to an effective and sustainable reduction in CO2 emissions. Lyon-Saint Exupéry and London Gatwick airports have already received 3+ accreditation for carbon neutrality, and Guanacaste airport in Costa Rica has been recognized as carbon neutral by the NGO EARTH University. In Brazil, Salvador Bahia Airport was named the country's "most sustainable airport" in 2019 by the National Civil Aviation Agency (ANAC).
The next objective is to achieve carbon neutrality for all airports by 2030, followed by "zero net emissions" by continuing decarbonization actions and absorbing residual emissions through forest carbon sinks.
Strategic noise maps
Belgrade Airport is committed to creating a pleasant and healthier environment, with the application of international good practices and measures to reduce the impact of its and operations at the airport on the living conditions of the surrounding communities.
The company takes a comprehensive approach to managing aircraft noise and mitigating its impact on the local community by monitoring noise levels in the city and implementing appropriate operational and other measures.
By creating and adopting the Strategic Noise Map during 2024, with the expert support of competent institutions, Belgrade Airport has complied with the requirements and prescribed deadlines of relevant legislation, establishing conditions for the continued systematic approach to aircraft noise management.
What is a strategic noise map?
According to the Law on environmental noise protection ("Official Gazette of RS", No. 96/2021), a strategic noise map is a map designed for the global assessment of noise exposure in a given area due to different noise sources or for overall predictions for such an area
The creation of noise maps involves presenting data on existing or predicted noise levels using noise indicators. These indicators show whether prescribed limit values are exceeded, the number of people exposed to noise in a given area, and the number of households exposed to specific noise indicator values in that area.
The results of the strategic noise maps are available here.
You can find a graphic representation of the strategic noise map here.
Aircraft noise monitoring application
BELGRADE AIRPORT d.o.o. is committed to fostering cooperation with the local community and understands that living near the airport or the flight path can intensify impact of sound and visual effects of aircraft flight or effects and events related to the flight. It is our objective that each stakeholder, through transparent communication and cooperation, shall become our partner in solving possible issues related to noise management.
The online flight tracking application WebTrak enables automatic submission of suggestions/requests/complaints in the event that our fellow citizens, users or partners consider that the level of aircraft noise is above normal values, which may occur if the aircraft deviates from its flight path during arrival or departure from the airport .
What does WebTrak offer?
Data on noise exposure and flight paths
It displays real-time data or historical information about individual aircraft taking off or landing at Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport, with details about the aircraft type, flight altitude, as well as input data for noise monitoring relevant to a specific flight and further noise protection management activities.
An independent investigation/research
It allows the public to obtain information on what is happening in the airspace around them.
Submission and processing of suggestions/requests/complaints
Simplifies the submission and processing of noise-related suggestions/requests/complaints using an automated form which can be submitted from a computer or mobile device.
Archive of reports
Creates and saves reports on noise in the environment, on the server of BELGRADE AIRPORT d.o.o.
To help you navigate the new online application, we have prepared few instructions on how to use the WebTrak and understand how aircraft tracking practice can help Belgrade Airport adequately process your suggestions/complaints/requests and respond thereto. See the instructions here.
LIABILITY DISCLAIMER We hereby inform you that the WebTrak system supports the option of a request for the exemption of specific flight data (relevant criteria: requests issued by competent bodies, regulatory requirements and events related to emergency situations).