What Happened
Night Operations Remain Widespread Across Major European Hubs
A recent report by the Aviation Environment Federation analyzed night flight operations at 31 major European airports, revealing an average of 24,634 night flights per airport in 2025. The report highlights the widespread presence of night flights across Europe’s busiest hubs, with none of the airports operating a full 8-hour night ban. The findings also show that night flights made up 5.5% of total traffic in 2023, with significant growth in shoulder periods. The report was published on Aef.org.uk and raises concerns about the impact of night-time aircraft noise on health, citing recent studies linking it to cardiovascular issues and sleep disruption. This was first reported by Unknown Source.