- Evaluating aviation assets under cover of darkness at Frankfurt Airport
Folks living close to Frankfurt Airport should get ready for some late-night activities by the weekend's end. The German Air Traffic Control (DFS) has reported that from Thursday evening to likely Saturday, there will be checks on the Instrument Landing System.
During the hours of midnight to around 3 AM, a specialized aircraft will take measurements of the signals essential for safe landings and navigating during approach. Typically, there are no departures or touch-downs at Frankfurt Airport between 11 PM and 5 AM, but calibration flights are an exception to this rule.
As per DFS, the calibration's primary objective is to steer clear of populated areas. A Turbo-Prop aircraft, specifically a Beechcraft Super King Air 350, will be employed for this task. In case of any technical issues or adverse weather conditions, they've scheduled a contingency date between September 6 and 8.
The specialized aircraft for the calibration at Frankfurt Airport is a Beechcraft Super King Air 350. Due to the calibration flights, passengers may need to adjust their travel plans, as there could be activities at Frankfurt Frankfurt Airport during the usual overnight closure period.
