{"id":184063,"date":"2026-02-06T12:30:36","date_gmt":"2026-02-06T12:30:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aviacionaldia.com\/?p=184063"},"modified":"2026-02-07T12:48:20","modified_gmt":"2026-02-07T12:48:20","slug":"berlin-airport-suspends-operations-for-second-consecutive-day-due-to-persistent-freezing-rain","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aviacionaldia.com\/en\/2026\/02\/berlin-airport-suspends-operations-for-second-consecutive-day-due-to-persistent-freezing-rain.html","title":{"rendered":"Berlin Airport Suspends Operations for Second Consecutive Day Due to Persistent Freezing Rain"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)<\/strong>, Germany\u2019s third busiest aviation hub, was forced to once again suspend takeoffs and landings on Friday morning. This move extended an operational crisis that began the previous day, triggered by severe weather conditions\u2014primarily freezing rain and the formation of black ice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The situation has once again highlighted the operational limits of major European airports when faced with persistent winter phenomena, emphasizing the delicate balance between safety, punctuality, and capacity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Full Suspension of Operations: The Airport\u2019s Decision<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In an official statement published on its website, the airport was categorical: “Due to weather conditions, takeoffs and landings are currently not possible\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The measure particularly impacted Friday morning operations, following dozens of cancellations already recorded on Thursday for the same reason.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Unlike other adverse weather episodes that allow for limited or staggered operations, the freezing rain combined with near-zero temperatures left critical surfaces\u2014runways, taxiways, and aprons\u2014in conditions that did not meet the safety margins required for commercial aviation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

De-icing Under Pressure: Doubled Times and Compromised Efficiency<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

One of the most significant operational data points revealed by the airport was the substantial increase in de-icing times. According to a BER spokesperson cited by the DPA agency, the de-icing process was taking up to one hour per aircraft, more than double the usual time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This factor, which is critical for any operations director or fleet planner, has a direct impact on:<\/p>\n\n\n\n