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NETWORK OPERATIONS REPORT 2017

EUROCONTROL

Network Managernominated by the European Commission

ANNEX III - AIRPORTS

1 Introduction & Scope

This section presents detailed information about 34 individual airports. Each of these airports fit in at least one of the

following categories:

Top 20 airports for average daily delay in 2017; Top 20 airports for delay per flight in 2017; Fully implemented A-CDM airports in 2017; Implemented Advanced ATC Tower airport in 2017.

ICAO Code

Country Airport Name

Top 20 ranking for

average daily delay

in 2017

Top 20 ranking for delay per

flight in 2017

A-CDM implementation

in 2017

Advanced ATC Tower

implementation in 2017

LOWW Austria Vienna 12

EBBR Belgium Brussels 15

LCPH Cyprus Paphos

12

LFLL France Lyon

x

LFMD France Cannes Mandelieu

14

LFPB France Paris Le Bourget 20 9

LFPG France Paris Charles De Gaulle 19

LFPO France Paris Orly 10 19

EDDF Germany Frankfurt Main 7

EDDH Germany Hamburg

x

LGIR Greece Heraklion Nikos Kazantzakis 14 6

LGMK Greece Mykonos

1

LGRP Greece Rodos Diagoras

11

LGSA Greece Chania

5

LGSR Greece Santorini

3

LGZA Greece Zakynthos

2

LLBG Israel Tel Aviv/Ben Gurion 18

EHAM Netherland Amsterdam Schiphol 1 7

ENGM Norway Oslo Gardermoen 17

LPPT Portugal Lisbon 9 16

GCLP Spain Gran Canaria

x

GCTS Spain Tenerife South

x

LEBL Spain Barcelona El Prat 6 15

LEMD Spain Madrid Barajas 13

LEMG Spain Malaga

x

LEPA Spain Palma de Mallorca 11 20 x

ESSA Sweden Stockholm Arlanda

x

LSZH Switzerland Zurich 8 17

LTBA Turkey Istanbul Ataturk 3 10

LTFJ Turkey Istanbul Sabiha Gökcen 2 4

EGKK United Kingdom London Gatwick 5 8

EGLC United Kingdom London City

18

EGLL United Kingdom London Heathrow 4 13

EGSS United Kingdom London Stansted 16

2 Airports

2.1 AUSTRIA - Vienna - VIE/LOWW

ATC Airport Capacity Peak Operations

Runway Configuration Maximum Arrivals

Maximum Departures

Global

Date received: 22-02-2018 ARR RWY34 DEP RWY29 48 50 68

ARR RWY 11/16 DEP RWY 16 48 50 68

ARR RWY16 DEP RWY29 48 50 68

ARR RWY 11 DEP RWY 16 48 50 68

ARR RWY 16 DEP RWY 29/16 48 50 68

ARR RWY 34 DEP RWY 29/34 48 50 68

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2017 Performance Assessment

Vienna airport traffic slightly decreased, while airport yearly ATFM delay increased from a daily average of 316

minutes in 2016 to 357 minutes in 2017. Airport weather was the main delay cause (88.5%). Airport operations were

particularly impacted by weather in July and October. Delay related to thunderstorm activity accounted for 41% of

total ATFM delay, while delay related to low visibility accounted for 33.8% of total ATFM delay.

Network Manager Actions in 2017

Strategic Information Reporting and Enhanced Information Exchange:

Vienna airport is participating in the regular Network Manager strategic information reporting process. The efforts to

establish the enhanced information exchange process between the airport and the Network Manager at pre-tactical

and tactical level will continue.

Airport Capacity and Performance (ACAP):

No actions in 2017.

Airport Collaborative Decision Making (A-CDM):

Vienna airport is working towards the implementation of A-CDM - planned for end 2018.

2.2 BELGIUM - Brussels - BRU/EBBR



Maximum Departures

Global

Date received: 10-01-2018 06:00 - 06:59 (LT) 45

07:00 - 22:59 (LT) 48 44 74

23:00 - 05:59 (LT) Noise Driven




The traffic at Brussels airport increased by 6.7% in 2017 and is back to 2015 levels after recovering from the drop in

2016 due to the terrorist attacks. The biggest traffic increase was recorded in March and April due to the recovery of

traffic from the terrorist attack at Brussels airport on 22 March 2016.

ATFM delay decreased by 6.1% compared to 2016. Yearly ATFM arrival delay decreased from a daily average of 277

minutes in 2016 to 260 minutes in 2017. Adverse weather conditions were the main delay cause in 2017, followed by

ATC staffing and airport capacity to a lesser extent.



Brussels airport is participating in the regular Network Manager strategic information reporting process. The efforts to

establish the enhanced information exchange process between the airport and the Network Manager at pre-tactical



Belgocontrol has requested a capacity analysis for certain runway configurations, which is underway.


A-CDM fully implemented. No major development planned.

2.3 CYPRUS - Paphos - PFO/LCPH Limited information available – Airport is not participating in the regular Network Manager reporting process.




Paphos airport traffic increased by 5.1% in 2017 while delay per flight increased from 0.61 minutes in 2016 to 1.03

minutes in 2017. Paphos airport was regulated between March and November, mostly on Wednesdays and Sundays

when traffic demand was the highest.



Paphos airport is not yet participating in the regular Network Manager Information reporting process.


No actions in 2017.


No actions in 2017.

2.4 FRANCE - Cannes Mandelieu - CEQ/LFMD

Limited information available – Airport is not participating in the regular Network Manager reporting process.




Cannes Mandelieu airport traffic slightly increased compared to 2016, while the airport delay per flight decreased

from 1.03 minutes in 2016 to 0.88 minutes in 2017. The main delay cause was airport capacity ATC, particularly

impacting operations during July, when 37% of total airport capacity ATC delay occurred. Cannes festival generated

11% of total ATFM delay.



Cannes airport is not yet participating in the regular Network Manager Information reporting process.


No actions in 2017.


No actions in 2017.

2.5 FRANCE - Lyon - LYS/LFLL Limited information available – Airport is not participating in the regular Network Manager reporting process.




Traffic at Lyon airport increased by 1.5% compared to 2016. Lyon airport generated total of 5,858 minutes of ATFM

delay in 2017. Runway maintenance in July and September contributed to ATFM delay generating 1,472 minutes of

ATFM delay.



Lyon airport is not yet participating in the regular Network Manager Information reporting process. The efforts to

establish a contact with the airport will continue.


No actions in 2017.


On 14 November 2017 Lyon became a fully implemented A-CDM airport.

2.6 FRANCE - Paris Le Bourget - LBG/LFPB Limited information available – Airport is not participating in the regular Network Manager reporting process.




Paris Le Bourget airport traffic increased by 2.4% compared to 2016. While, the airport delay per flight increased from

0.54 minutes in 2016 to 1.52 minutes in 2017. The main delay cause was the ILS/DME maintenance and technical

issues related to it during September and October, generating 60,595 minutes of ATFM delay or 74% of total ATFM

delay in 2017. Several ILS calibrations during 2017 generated 7,748 minutes of ATFM delay. In June, Le Bourget air

show generated 5,835 minutes of ATFM delay. The Bastille Day rehearsal and fireworks only had minor impact on

airport operations.



Paris Le Bourget airport is not yet participating in the regular Network Manager Information reporting process.


No actions in 2017.


No actions in 2017.

2.7 FRANCE - Paris Charles De Gaulle - CDG/LFPG



Maximum Departures

Global

Date received: 22-01-2018 2 pairs of parallel RWYs:-09R/27L-7L-09L/27R and -08L/26R-08R/26L

64 (scheduled) 70 (scheduled) 120 (scheduled)




Paris Charles de Gaulle airport was the second busiest airport (in terms of movements) in Europe, handling more

than 482,000 flights in 2017. Despite a slight increase in traffic, yearly ATFM delay decreased from a daily average of

346 minutes in 2016 to 228 minutes in 2017. The reduction was due to a decrease in weather and staffing related

delay, as well as the limited impact of industrial strikes compared to 2016. Airport weather was the main delay cause

(87%).



Paris Charles De Gaulle airport is participating in the regular Network Manager strategic information reporting

process. In addition, the Network Manager endorses their continued involvement in the enhanced information

exchange process (e.g. provision of airport events possibly impacting operations during the pre-tactical phase). Two

events reported in the pre-tactical phase of operations enabled an improved pre-assessment of the potential network

impact.


No actions in 2017.



2.8 FRANCE - Paris Orly - ORY/LFPO Limited information available – Airport is not participating in the regular Network Manager reporting process.




Paris Orly traffic decreased by 2.3% and yearly ATFM delay decreased from a daily average of 679 minutes in 2016

to 445 minutes in 2017, due to a decrease in weather related delay.

The main delay causes were airport capacity (55.1%) and weather (30.6%). Paris Orly undertook major runway

reconstructions from July to September generating 16.5% of airport capacity delay. During this runway maintenance,

14,769 minutes of ATFM delay were generated compared to 2016 when 42,290 minutes of ATFM delay were

generated. Delay decreased because of:

A shorter period of works in 2017;

Regulation times in 2017 mostly implemented during the first part of the day, while in 2016 a high number of

regulations were active mid/late afternoon to evening;

Improved flight reduction programme applied in 2017.

In October, the airport started taxiway works, which will be ongoing until mid-2018. In addition to this, a major tower

cab renovation started in November, which is scheduled to finish in March 2018. Taxiway and tower cab works

combined generated 62,827 minutes of ATFM delay, 70.2% of airport capacity delay.

Airport operations were also impacted by several industrial actions in 2017. Adverse weather particularly impacted

airport operations in January (30% of total weather delay). Though, to a much lesser extent than in 2016, Airport

operations were again impacted by industrial actions (5.5% of total delay). Bastille Day fly-by contributed 3.6% of total

ATFM delay in one day.



Paris Orly airport is not yet participating in the regular Network Manager Information reporting process. The efforts to

establish a contact with the airport will continue.


No actions in 2017.



2.9 GERMANY - Frankfurt Main - FRA/EDDF



Maximum Departures

Global

Date received: 31-01-2018 independent parallel (northwest, southern rwy) for ARR; center rwy and rwy18 for DEP

60 53-60 104-106




Frankfurt Main airport traffic increased by 2.7% and yearly ATFM delay increased from a daily average of 550

minutes in 2016 to 669 minutes in 2017. Weather-related ATFM delay remained the main cause despite the decrease

by 10.8%.

Adverse weather conditions generated 68% of total ATFM delay, impacting airport operations notably in May (21% of

total weather delay), June (16% of total weather delay) and July (15% of total weather delay).

Airport operations were significantly impacted by snow in conjunction with capacity issues during four days in

December, generating 23,368 minutes of ATFM delay, or 9.6% of total delay. The ongoing construction of Terminal 3

did not have impact on operations, while runway 18 maintenance had only minor impact, generating 2,470 minutes of

ATFM delay during two days in May.



Frankfurt airport is participating in the regular Network Manager strategic information reporting process. Efforts to

establish a process on enhanced information exchange between the German airports, FMP and the Network

Manager at pre-tactical and tactical level will continue. Ongoing actions with DFS.


AOP-NOP Integration implementation project is ongoing.



2.10 GERMANY - Hamburg - HAM/EDDH



Maximum Departures

Global

Date received: 31-01-2018 31 31 48




Traffic at Hamburg airport increased by 1.4% compared to 2016. While, daily average ATFM delay decreased from

416 minutes in 2016 to 55 minutes in 2017, the main causes of delay were adverse weather and airport capacity.

Maintenance of runway 15/33 in June and September, generated 5,937 minutes of ATFM delay or 30% of the total

ATFM delay in 2017.



Hamburg airport is participating in the regular Network Manager strategic information reporting process. Efforts to

establish a process on enhanced information exchange between the German airports, FMP and the Network

Manager at pre-tactical and tactical level will continue. Ongoing actions with DFS.


No actions in 2017.


On 16 August 2017 Hamburg became a fully implemented A-CDM airport.

2.11 GREECE - Rodos Diagoras - RHO/LGRP Limited information available – Airport is not participating in the regular Network Manager reporting process.




Rodos Diagoras airport traffic remained at the same level as 2016, while delay per flight increased from 0.45 minutes

in 2016 to 1.17 minutes in 2017. Airport capacity ATC remained the only delay cause during summer season.



Rodos Diagoras airport is not yet participating in the regular Network Manager Information reporting process.


Continuation of the NM Greek Island Action Plan.


No actions in 2017.

2.12 GREECE - Heraklion Nikos Kazantzakis - HER/LGIR



Maximum Departures

Global

Date received: 16-02-2018 09/27 10 12 22




Heraklion airport traffic increased by 6.2%, and delay per flight increased from 1.04 minutes in 2016 to 1.84 minutes

in 2017. Airport capacity ATC was the main delay cause during the summer season. Non-availability of VOR

equipment between end September and October generated 11,261 minutes of ATFM delay.



Heraklion airport is participating in the regular Network Manager strategic information reporting process. The efforts

to establish a process on enhanced information exchange between the airport and the Network Manager at pre-

tactical and tactical level will continue.




No actions in 2017.

2.13 GREECE - Chania - CHQ/LGSA Limited information available – Airport is not participating in the regular Network Manager reporting process.




Chania airport traffic decreased by 1.6% and the delay per flight decreased from 2.63 minutes in 2016 to 2.03

minutes in 2017. Airport Capacity ATC was the main delay cause during summer season.



Chania airport is not yet participating in the regular Network Manager Information reporting process.




No actions in 2017.

2.14 GREECE - Mykonos - JMK/LGMK Limited information available – Airport is not participating in the regular Network Manager reporting process.




Mykonos airport traffic increased by 7.9% while, yearly ATFM arrival delay decreased from a daily average of 203

minutes in 2016, to 165 minutes in 2017. Delay per flight also decreased from 5.7 minutes in 2016 to 4.3 minutes in

2017. Despite the increase in traffic, the decrease in delay can be explained by the implementation of the NM Airport

Function and the good cooperation between the HCAA and the NMOC.

The main contributors to traffic increase were Volotea, EasyJet and Ryanair. Mykonos airport was ranked first on the

top 20 delay per flight list. Though airport capacity delay decreased, it was again the main delay cause during

summer season.



Mykonos airport is not yet participating in the regular Network Manager Information reporting process.




No actions in 2017.

2.15 GREECE - Santorini - JTR/LGSR Limited information available – Airport is not participating in the regular Network Manager reporting process.




Santorini airport traffic increased by 12.9% and delay per flight increased from 2.15 minutes in 2016 to 2.87 minutes

in 2017. Airport capacity (ATC) was the main delay cause during summer season. Highest traffic increase was

recorded in April (38.9%). The main contributors to the traffic increase were Sky Express, Olympic and Volotea.



Santorini airport is not yet participating in the regular Network Manager Information reporting process.




No actions in 2017.

2.16 GREECE - Zakynthos - ZTH/LGZA Limited information available – Airport is not participating in the regular Network Manager reporting process.




Zakynthos airport traffic increased by 12.8% and the main contributors to this increase were Sky Express, Small

Planet and Jet2.com. Delay per flight from 5.54 minutes in 2016 to 2.89 minutes in 2017. Airport Capacity (ATC) was

the main delay cause during summer season.



Zakynthos airport is not yet participating in the regular Network Manager Information reporting process.




No actions in 2017.

2.17 ISRAEL - Tel Aviv Ben Gurion - TLV/LLBG Limited information available – Airport is not participating in the regular Network Manager reporting process.




Tel Aviv Ben Gurion airport traffic increased by 16.7% compared to 2016. With the signing of the Open Skies

agreement in 2012, the EU-Israel air transport market has gradually become more open, contributing to the traffic

increase. Yearly ATFM delay decreased from a daily average of 365 minutes in 2016 to 233 minutes in 2017, mainly

due to the decrease in capacity related delay. ATC capacity became the main delay cause while airport capacity

contributed.

Ongoing maintenance of runways in conjunction with capacity issues impacted operations throughout the year

accounting for 24% of total ATFM delay.

Departure priority window - procedure to stop arrivals during certain periods in the evening to allow a higher number

of departures contributed to the ATFM delay.



No action in 2017. The Network Manager will approach Tel Aviv Ben Gurion airport to join the regular information

reporting process as well as the enhanced information exchange.


Briefing of Ben Gurion and CAA management on APT activities.


First discussions conducted into A-CDM implementation.

2.18 NETHERLANDS - Amsterdam Schiphol - AMS/EHAM



Maximum Departures

Global

Date received: 01-03-2018 Off peak 38 40 78

Inbound peak 68 40 108

Outbound peak 38 74 112

Night 24 25 49




Amsterdam airport remained the busiest airport (in terms of movements) in Europe in 2017, with a traffic increase of

3.64%. Amsterdam Schiphol handled more than 508,000 flights in 2017. Yearly ATFM delay increased from a daily

average of 1,457 minutes in 2016 to 2,422 minutes in 2017, due to increase in weather related delay and capacity

related delay.

Airport weather was the main contributor (1,337 min/day, increased by 72% compared to 2016) followed by airport

capacity (883 min/day, increased by 34.2% compared to 2016). Weather particularly impacted airport operations in

September (21.6% of total weather delay) and December (19.4% of total weather delay) and to a lesser extent in

February (15.2% of total weather delay) and January (11.4% of total weather delay). Schiphol Airport was the highest

contributor to airport weather related delay in the network.

Amsterdam airport was frequently regulated due to high demand in the morning and afternoon peaks. Heavy

maintenance of runway 06/24 generated 26,497 minutes of ATFM delay, some of which were in conjunction with

weather. Unplanned events or disruptions that had a significant impact on operations:

radar instability on 1 February (11,406 minutes of ATFM delay);

aircraft incident in combination with strong winds on 23 February (31,321 minutes of ATFM delay) and;

fuel supply issue on 18 May (8,223 minutes of ATFM delay).



Amsterdam Schiphol airport is participating in the regular Network Manager strategic information reporting process. In

addition, the Network Manager endorses their continued involvement in the enhanced information exchange process

(e.g. provision of airport events possibly impacting operations during the pre-tactical phase). Twelve events reported

in the pre-tactical phase of operations enabled an improved pre-assessment of the potential network impact.


Several meetings held with LVNL and Schiphol looking at performance and A-CDM implementation.


Amsterdam Schiphol airport is working towards the implementation of A-CDM - planned for Q2 2018.

2.19 NORWAY - Oslo Gardermoen - OSL/ENGM



Maximum Departures

Global

Date received: 12-02-2018 MPO 40 40

SPO 40 40

SRO 20 20




Oslo Gardermoen airport traffic increased by 2.5% while the yearly ATFM arrival delay decreased from a daily

average of 265 minutes in 2016 to 236 minutes in 2017. Delay was mainly caused by airport weather (90.7%).

Adverse weather particularly impacted airport operations in February (16% of total weather delay), April (21% of total

weather delay) and November (19% of total weather delay). The construction of new non-Schengen terminal

continued in 2017.



Oslo Gardermoen airport is participating in the regular Network Manager strategic information reporting process.

Although, one event was reported in the pre-tactical phase of operations in 2017, the efforts to establish the

enhanced information exchange process between the airport and the Network Manager at pre-tactical and tactical

level will continue.


No actions in 2017.



2.20 PORTUGAL - Lisbon - LIS/LPPT



Maximum Departures

Global

Date received: 29-01-2018 03/21 23 23 38 / 39 / 40*




Lisbon airport traffic increased by 11.4% compared to 2016. The main contributors to this traffic increase were TAP

Portugal, Ryanair and Easy Jet. The ATFM delay increased from a daily average of 234 minutes in 2016 to 461

minutes in 2017. This was due to increase in both main causes of delay: Airport Capacity (50%) and Weather

(39.3%). Airport capacity delay increased from a daily average of 70 minutes in 2016 to 234 minutes in 2017. Low

visibility accounted for 32% of all ATFM delay, impacting airport operations particularly in January (97% of ATFM

delay during that month). Airport weather delay increased from a daily average of 104 minutes in 2016 to 181 minutes

in 2017. The ATC software upgrade performed end of May generated 5,386 minutes of ATFM delay (3.2% of total

ATFM delay in 2017).



Lisbon airport is participating in the regular Network Manager strategic information reporting process. The efforts to

establish a process on enhanced information exchange between the airport and the Network Manager at pre-tactical



Validation of new ACAM methodology agreed, first coordination meeting held.


Lisbon airport is working towards the implementation of A-CDM - planned for Q2 2018.

2.21 SPAIN - Barcelona El Prat - BCN/LEBL



Maximum Departures

Global

Date received: 29-01-2018 ARR 25R, DEP 25L 38 40 76

DEP 07R, ARR 07L 38 40 76

ARR 02, DEP 07R - - 48




Barcelona El Prat airport traffic increased by 5.2% compared to 2016 and the yearly ATFM arrival delay increased

from a daily average of 683 minutes in 2016 to 771 minutes in 2017. The main contributors to the traffic increase

were Vueling, Norwegian Air and EasyJet. Airport Capacity delay (50.3%) more than half of which was related to

Environmental issues due to noise abatement, and Airport Weather delay (46.6%) were the main contributors. Airport

capacity related delay decreased from a daily average of 451 minutes in 2016 to 388 minutes in 2017. Airport

weather related delay increased from a daily average of 222 minutes in 2016 to 359 minutes in 2017. Adverse

weather particularly impacted airport operations in September (33% of total weather delay). Thunderstorm activity

related delay generated 37% of total ATFM delay in 2017. Runway 07L/25R maintenance since October 2016 had a

minor impact on operations in January 2017.



Barcelona airport is participating in the regular Network Manager strategic information reporting process. The efforts

to establish a process on enhanced information exchange between the airport and the Network Manager at pre-

tactical and tactical level will continue.


No actions in 2017.



2.22 SPAIN - Gran Canaria - LPA/GCLP



Maximum Departures

Global

Date received: 29-01-2018 M-T-W-T-F 24 24 36

Sat-Sun 25 25 40




Traffic at Gran Canaria airport significantly increased by 5.8% compared to 2016. Daily average ATFM delay

decreased from 96 minutes in 2016 to 91 minutes in 2017. The main cause of delay was airport capacity. The DACT

military exercise in January and the runway 03R/32L and taxiway maintenance between May and October had only

minor impact on airport operations.



Gran Canaria airport is participating in the regular Network Manager strategic information reporting process. The

efforts to establish a process on enhanced information exchange between the airport and the Network Manager at

pre-tactical and tactical level will continue.


No actions in 2017.


On 5 September 2017 Gran Canaria connected with the Network as Advanced ATC Tower airport.

2.23 SPAIN - Madrid Barajas - MAD/LEMD



Maximum Departures

Global

Date received: 29-01-2018 See additional information 48 52 100

Additional information:

RWY configurations: (1) North Configuration: 36R / 36L for take-offs, 32R / 32L for landings - Preferred Configuration; (2) South Configuration: 14R / 14L for take-offs, 18R / 18L for landings - Non-Preferred Configuration. In South Configuration, the sustainable ATC capacity is 46 arr/hour (optimum) instead of 48 arr/hour.

Declared RWY capacity, summer season (UTC): 00:00 - 03:59 -- 20 ARR 20 DEP 38 TOT 04:00 - 04:59 -- 17 ARR 29 DEP 05:00 - 20:59 -- 48 ARR 52 DEP 21:00 - 21:59 -- 28 ARR 20 DEP 22:00 - 23:59 -- 20 ARR 20 DEP 38 TOT

Declared RWY capacity, winter season (UTC): 00:00 - 04:59 -- 20 ARR 20 DEP 38 TOT 05:00 - 05:59 -- 17 ARR 29 DEP 06:00 - 21:59 -- 48 ARR 52 DEP 22:00 - 22:59 -- 28 ARR 20 DEP 23:00 - 23:59 -- 20 ARR 20 DEP 38 TOT




Madrid Barajas airport traffic increased by 2.5% compared to 2016. Yearly ATFM arrival delay increased from a daily

average of 263 minutes in 2016 to 327 minutes. Airport weather (59.7%) and airport capacity (39.1%) were the main

delay causes. Adverse weather particularly impacted operations in July generating 35% of total weather ATFM delay.

Delay related to convective activity accounted for 73.5% of weather related ATFM delay.



Madrid Barajas airport is participating in the regular Network Manager strategic information reporting process. The




No actions in 2017.



2.24 SPAIN - Malaga - AGP/LEMG



Maximum Departures

Global

Date received: 12-02-2018 RWY 13/31 24 24 37

RWY 12 ARR/ 13 DEP 25 25 44

RWY 31 ARR/ 30 DEP 25 25 44




Traffic at Malaga airport significantly increased by 10.5% compared to 2016. The main contributors to this increase

were Ryanair, Norwegian Air, Niki and Jet2.com. Malaga airport generated 10,060 minutes of ATFM delay in 2017

mainly due to Airport Capacity (contributing 70% of total delay).



Malaga airport is participating in the regular Network Manager strategic information reporting process. The efforts to




No actions in 2017.


On 5 September 2017 Malaga connected with the Network as Advanced ATC Tower airport.

2.25 SPAIN - Palma De Mallorca - PMI/LEPA



Maximum Departures

Global

Date received: 29-01-2018 ARR 24L - DEP 24R 33 34 66

ARR 06L - DEP 06R 33 34 66




Palma de Mallorca airport traffic increased by 5.7% in 2017. The yearly ATFM arrival delay increased from a daily

average of 325 minutes in 2016 to 375 minutes in 2017. Airport weather delay increased from a daily average of 106

minutes in 2016 to 206 minutes in 2017, while, airport capacity related delay decreased from a daily average of 176

minutes in 2016 to 146 minutes in 2017. Airport weather and airport capacity were the main delay causes. Airport

capacity particularly impacted airport operations in June, July and August when 82.4% of total airport capacity delay

were generated. Adverse weather impacted airport operations during September (32% of total weather delay) and

October (19% of total weather delay).



Palma de Mallorca airport is participating in the regular Network Manager strategic information reporting process. The




No actions in 2017.


On 4 May 2017 Palma de Mallorca became a fully implemented A-CDM airport.

2.26 SPAIN - Tenerife South - TFS/GCTS



Maximum Departures

Global

Date received: 29-01-2018 07 21 21 33

25 21 21 33




Traffic at Tenerife South airport increased by 6.4% compared to 2016. Daily average ATFM delay decreased from 39

minutes in 2016 to 21 minutes in 2017. The main cause of delay was airport capacity (ATC). A disabled aircraft on

the runway on June, 27th generated 1,432 minutes of ATFM delay.



Tenerife South airport is participating in the regular Network Manager strategic information reporting process. The




No actions in 2017.


On 4 May 2017 Tenerife South connected with the Network as Advanced ATC Tower airport.

2.27 SWEDEN - Stockholm Arlanda - ARN/ESSA



Maximum Departures

Global

Date received: 12-01-2018 01R/L, 19R/L, 08/26 42 42 84




Traffic at Stockholm Arlanda airport increased by 6.1% compared to 2016. Daily average ATFM delay decreased

from 69 minutes in 2016 to 42 minutes in 2017. The main cause of delay was adverse weather.



Stockholm Arlanda airport is participating in the regular Network Manager strategic information reporting process.

The efforts to establish a process on enhanced information exchange between the airport and the Network Manager

at pre-tactical and tactical level will continue.


No actions in 2017.


On 8 June 2017 Stockholm Arlanda became a fully implemented A-CDM airport.

2.28 SWITZERLAND - Zurich - ZRH/LSZH



Maximum Departures

Global

Date received: 09-01-2018 TKOF RWY28/16 LDG RWY14 40 41 66

TKOF RWY10 LDG RWY14 32 30 62

TKOF RWY32/34 LDG RWY28 30 30 60

TKOF RWY32 LDG RWY34 32 30 60




Zurich airport traffic remained almost at the same level whereas delay decreased from a daily average of 805 minutes

in 2016 to 596 minutes in 2017 (the lowest daily average since 2014). Airport weather and airport capacity were the main delay causes. Airport weather related delay decreased from a

daily average of 369 minutes in 2016 to 339 minutes in 2017. Airport capacity delay decreased due to environmental issue related delay being halved in 2017. Delay due to limited

availability of optimum runway configuration decreased from 9,462 minutes in 2016 to 6,143 minutes in 2017.

Ongoing PRIDEP trial (departure priority window - procedure to stop arrivals during certain periods in the hours of the

morning rush in order to allow a higher number of departures) related delay decreased from 22,037 minutes in 2016

to 11,570 minutes in 2017, accounting for 5.3% of the total ATFM delay.



Zurich airport is participating in the regular Network Manager strategic information reporting process. In addition, the

Network Manager endorses their continued involvement in the enhanced information exchange process (e.g.

provision of airport events possibly impacting operations during the pre-tactical phase). Four events reported in the

pre-tactical phase of operations enabled an improved pre-assessment of the potential network impact.


The First Rotation Optimisation Trial (FROT) at Zurich contributed to a positive network impact with fewer ATFM

arrival delays (aerodrome capacity) and improved airport arrival slot compliance. Swiss Air Lines’ efforts to keep flight

plans up-to-date improved the arrival demand picture at Zurich airport during the trial.



2.29 TURKEY - Istanbul Ataturk - IST/LTBA



Maximum Departures

Global

Date received: 05-02-2018 All Configurations 35 35 70




Istanbul Ataturk airport traffic remained almost at the same level as in 2016. Airport capacity was the main contributor

(69%) followed by weather (31%). Yearly ATFM delay decreased from a daily average of 1,976 minutes in 2016 to 1,463 minutes in 2017. Airport

capacity related delay decreased from a daily average of 1,521 minutes in 2016 to 1,006 minutes in 2017. Despite

this delay decrease, the airport remained the 2nd highest contributor to airport capacity related delay in the network. Adverse weather impacted airport operations particularly in January (33% of total weather delay) and December

(25% of total weather delay). Maintenance on runway 05/23 and taxiways generated only minor delay.



Istanbul Ataturk airport is participating in the regular Network Manager strategic information reporting process.


No actions in 2017.


Istanbul Ataturk airport is working towards the implementation of A-CDM - planned for 2018.

2.30 TURKEY - Istanbul Sabiha Gökcen - SAW/LTFJ Airport did not provide information.




Istanbul Sabiha Gökcen airport traffic decreased by 4.9% compared to 2016 and ATFM delay decreased from a daily

average of 3,381 minutes in 2016 to 1,614 minutes in 2017. Airport capacity related delay decreased from a daily

average of 2,937 minutes in 2016 to 1,437 minutes in 2017. Despite the decrease of delay, the airport remained the

highest contributor to airport capacity related delay in the network. Airport capacity was the main contributor (89%).

Runway maintenance had only minor impact on airport operations.



Istanbul Sabiha Gökcen airport is participating in the regular Network Manager strategic information reporting

process. The efforts to establish a process on enhanced information exchange between the airport and the Network

Manager at pre-tactical and tactical level will continue.


No actions in 2017.


No actions in 2017.

2.31 UNITED KINGDOM - London Heathrow - LHR/EGLL



Maximum Departures

Global

Date received: 01-03-2018 27L (dep) / 27R (arr) 45 46 88

27L (arr) / 27R (dep) 45 46 88

09L (arr) / 09R (dep) 45 46 88




London Heathrow airport traffic remained at the same level as 2016, but the yearly ATFM arrival delay increased by

2.4% compared to 2016. Airport weather related delay were the main cause (95% of the total delay). Airport weather

related delay slightly increased from a daily average of 1,156 minutes in 2016 to 1,184 minutes in 2017. Adverse

weather particularly impacted airport operations in October (14% of total weather delay) and December (17% of total

weather delay). Strong winds related delay contributed 36.2% to total ATFM delay. Airport was the 2nd highest

contributor to airport weather related delay in the network. London Heathrow, UK FMP and the Network Manager

continued coordinating any operation issues foreseen for the following day via a daily teleconference.



London Heathrow airport is participating in the regular Network Manager strategic information reporting process. In

addition, the Network Manager endorses their continued involvement in the enhanced information exchange process

(e.g. provision of airport events possibly impacting operations during the pre-tactical phase). Thirteen events reported

in the pre-tactical phase of operations enabled an improved pre-assessment of the potential network impact.


Performance review meeting in November, mutually agreed with Heathrow and NATS to conduct a follow-up in March

2018 together with other London airports.



2.32 UNITED KINGDOM - London City - LCY/EGLC



Maximum Departures

Global

Date received: 20-11-2017 27 20 20 39

09 20 20 39




London City airport traffic decreased by 5.4% and delay per flight decreased from 1.01 minutes in 2016 to 0.79

minutes in 2017. The decrease in traffic and delay per flight is due to City Jet’s demand reduction relieving stand

availability issues. The airport weather was the main delay cause (accounting for 90% of all delay). Adverse weather

particularly impacted airport operations in January (20% of total weather delay), February (26% of total weather

delay) and March (14% of total weather delay). Technical issues with baggage system on 26th May generated 5,790

minutes of ATFM delay.



London City is participating in the regular Network Manager strategic information reporting process. The efforts to




Performance review meeting held, identifying opportunities to intensify collaboration.


Airport is connected with the Network as Advanced ATC Tower. Airport is investigating possibility to implement A-

CDM.

2.33 UNITED KINGDOM - London Gatwick - LGW/EGKK



Maximum Departures

Global

Date received: 28-11-2017 08R 36 39 55

26L 36 39 55




London Gatwick airport traffic increased by 2.1%. The yearly ATFM arrival delay increased from a daily average of

937 minutes in 2016 to 1,246 minutes in 2017, due to increase in airport capacity delay. Airport capacity delay

increased from a daily average of 176 minutes in 2016 to 591 minutes in 2017. The main delay causes were airport

weather (accounting for 48% of all delay), closely followed by airport capacity (accounting for 47% of all delay) in

2017. Airport weather related delay decreased from a daily average of 660 minutes in 2016 to 596 minutes in 2017.

High departure demand during the morning peak impacted airport operations particularly during August (25% of total

airport capacity delay) and September (35% of total airport capacity delay).



London Gatwick Airport Operator is participating in the regular Network Manager strategic information reporting




AOP-NOP Integration implementation project is ongoing


A-CDM fully implemented. Due to local issues, the exchange of DPIs with the network was suspended in August

2016. Gatwick airport partners are working to resolve the issues raised and to re-establish the connection with a

network.

2.34 UNITED KINGDOM - London Stansted - STN/EGSS



Maximum Departures

Global

Date received: 08-12-2017 22 28 33 50

04 28 33 50




London Stansted airport traffic increased by 5.1%. The main contributor to this increase was Jet2.com. The yearly

ATFM delay slightly increased from a daily average of 236 minutes in 2016 to 243 minutes in 2017. Airport Weather

(74%) was the main cause of delay in 2017. Adverse weather conditions strongly impacted airport operations in

December when 33% of the total weather delay was generated. Airport Capacity-related delay was the second

highest cause of delay, as they significantly increased from 1% of all delay in 2016 to 24% in 2017.



London Stansted Airport Operator is participating in the regular Network Manager strategic information reporting




AOP-NOP Integration implementation project is ongoing.


Airport is connected with the Network as Advanced ATC Tower. The airport is working towards A-CDM

implementation.

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