A New Chapter for Sustainable Aviation
The European Commission has released the updated list of Union airports under the ReFuelEU Aviation framework for the 2025 reporting period. This list identifies airports that fall within the regulation’s scope, marking an important step in Europe’s plan to make aviation cleaner and more transparent.
What the Updated List Represents
Strengthening Accountability Across Europe
The list covers a wide range of airports across all member states, including major hubs such as Frankfurt, Amsterdam, Madrid, and Paris, alongside regional gateways like Graz, Riga, and Pafos. Each airport included will contribute data on aviation fuel usage and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) readiness, creating a detailed picture of Europe’s progress toward decarbonisation.
Guiding Future Infrastructure Planning
By identifying the airports that fall under the reporting obligation, the update allows stakeholders to plan for long-term fuel transition. Airports can use this clarity to assess current infrastructure and align upcoming investments with sustainable fuel supply goals.
Opportunities Behind the Compliance
Collaboration and Innovation
The ReFuelEU framework encourages greater collaboration among airports, airlines, and fuel suppliers. This list acts as a catalyst for dialogue on operational challenges, opportunities in SAF deployment, and coordinated data collection for the 2025 reporting cycle.
Data-Driven Sustainability Strategies
The inclusion of smaller regional airports alongside large international ones signals a balanced approach to emission reduction. It highlights that sustainability is not limited to flagship hubs but is a shared responsibility across the entire aviation network.
Conclusion
The 2025 list of Union airports under the ReFuelEU Aviation Regulation is more than an administrative update. It provides direction, transparency, and momentum for the aviation industry to accelerate its transition toward cleaner operations. This structured progress ensures that Europe continues to move steadily toward a sustainable and competitive air transport future.
Download Document File Here: List of Union airports in-scope of ReFuelEU Aviation for the reporting period 2025