Luxembourg Airport Launches Construction of New Fuel Terminals at Findel Airport

Luxembourg Airport has officially begun construction on a new “fuel farm,” a modern set of oil terminals that will replace infrastructure dating back to the 1970s. The project, launched on 1 October near the Cargo Center and the Trier motorway, is expected to be completed by the end of 2027 and fully operational by spring 2028.

Mobility and Defense Minister Yuriko Backes emphasised the urgency of the investment, calling the project “highly critical” for both the airport’s operations and its strategic role. The new installation will have five times the capacity of the existing one, ensuring greater resilience. “We are supplied by the NATO pipeline and we are a NATO airport. In this context, resilience is key, and this new infrastructure is indispensable,” she explained.

The expanded facility will house storage tanks with a total capacity of 30,000 cubic metres, compared to just 8,000 cubic metres today. According to Luxairport CEO Alexander Flassak, this will cover two to two and a half weeks of normal operations, significantly strengthening the airport’s ability to withstand disruptions while also supporting future traffic growth.

The project, however, has not been without setbacks. Initial plans were slowed by the pandemic, the energy crisis, and sharp increases in construction costs. The government first approved a financing law for €85 million, later indexed to around €100 million. Rising costs then required a second financing law, secured through parliamentary agreement.

With construction now underway, officials view the fuel farm as a cornerstone for the airport’s long-term resilience, ensuring Luxembourg’s key aviation hub can continue to operate securely and efficiently in the decades ahead.

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