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European Commission publishes the 2026 list of Union airports under ReFuelEU Aviation
The European Commission has published the official list of Union airports applicable for the 2026 reporting period under ReFuelEU Aviation. The list identifies airports that fall within the scope of the Regulation and provides certainty for aircraft operators, airport managing bodies and aviation fuel suppliers when planning compliance activities.
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Full summary and practical implications
The European Commission has published the official List of Union Airports established pursuant to Articles 2(4) and 3(1) of Regulation (EU) 2023/2405 for the 2026 reporting period.
The publication identifies airports that meet the traffic thresholds under ReFuelEU Aviation and are therefore subject to the Regulation.
The list provides regulatory certainty for aircraft operators when determining whether flights departing from an airport are subject to ReFuelEU Aviation requirements.
Airport managing bodies and aviation fuel suppliers can also use the publication to confirm their responsibilities under the Regulation.
The publication itself does not introduce new regulatory obligations but serves as the official reference for determining the airports covered during the 2026 reporting period.
Operators should use the updated list when planning fuel uplift monitoring, reporting activities and compliance with the refuelling obligation (anti-tankering rule).
Operator actions
What your team should do next
Review the published list and identify all Union airports relevant to your operations.
Confirm that fuel uplift data is collected for all departures from airports included in the list.
Update internal ReFuelEU monitoring and reporting processes using the latest airport scope.
Coordinate with airport managing bodies and fuel suppliers to ensure compliance with ReFuelEU Aviation obligations.
Monitor future updates issued by the European Commission, as the list of Union airports is reviewed annually.
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