Creating low-carbon, sustainable airport

Achieving low-carbon, sustainable airport through 100% transition to renewable energies by 2040,
thus advancing from energy-consuming to energy-independent airport

Green Reports

RE100,
a Promise for the Earth

As a global leader in the sustainable airport, Incheon Airport takes on the challenge to achieve a 100% transition to renewable energies.

Our target renewable energy consumption rate

First Asian Airport to Join RE100

Incheon Airport was the first to
join RE100 among approximately 2,500 airports in Asia.
We are leading the trend of renewable energy
use in the global airport ecosystem.

Energy
Independence

Incheon Airport is advancing to an energy-zero airport through the introduction of renewable power generation facilities and green power purchase.

Incheon Airport 's Renewable Power Generation Facilities

Solar power plants Capacity
MW
4 units in the northern area including Passenger Terminal 2 3.8
10 units in the southern area including Passenger Terminal 1 1.2
5 units in the eastern area including Cargo Terminal 2.0
3 units in the western area including Solar Power Generation Complex 3.5
Total 10.5
Geothermal power plants Capacity
MW
3 units in the northern area including Passenger Terminal 2 6.4
1 unit in the eastern area (Free Trade Zone) 0.1
3 units in the western area including IIA Training Center 1.5
Total 8.0

Global Recognition of Incheon Airport 's Green Management

Incheon Airport 's excellence in a wide variety of fields ranging from energy management and environmental management to carbon emissions control has been recognized by a number of reputable institutions, including Airports Council International (ACI).

ACI Airport Carbon Accreditation Level 3
Energy management systems (ISO 50001)
Environmental management systems (ISO 14001)

eco car

Incheon Airport , the home of green vehicles

Incheon Airport 's green vehicles and infrastructure boast the largest scale in Korea.

100 %

conversion of business vehicles to green vehicles

895 EV

Installation of 895 electric vehicle (EV) charging stations by 2030

1000 kg/day

Installation of nation's largest hydrogen fueling station

Convenient and Quick Charging of Electric and Hydrogen Vehicles

In Incheon Airport , which is equipped with electric and hydrogen vehicle infrastructure of the largest scale in Korea, anyone who drives green vehicles can enjoy convenient charging and parking services.

capacity
  • Hydrogen fueling station (capacity: 250 kg/day) at T1
  • Hydrogen fueling station (capacity: 1,000 kg/day) at T2
Operating hours
8 AM to 10 PM (All Year Round)
As of 2021 88 EV charging stations
As of 2021 2 hydrogen fueling stations

* Incheon Airport plans to continuously increase the number of electric and hydrogen vehicle charging/fueling stations.

Airport Vehicles Converted to Green Vehicles

Incheon Airport converted all of the directly operated business vehicles and shuttle buses to green vehicles.

Business vehicles : Fully converted to green vehicles

  • 50 EVs
  • 84 hydrogen
    vehicles
  • 30 hybrid
    vehicles

Shuttle buses : Fully converted to low-emission models *10 additional hydrogen buses to be introduced (by 2025)

Green vehicle conversion in airport area 2021

Accelerating Green Conversion of
Diesel Equipment

Charging infrastructure is under construction to reduce the inconveniences of green equipment and vehicle operators within the airport premises.

Green conversion of diesel equipment

2025 2028 2030
Conversion rate 32% 65% 100%

Establishment of a net-zero roadmap

Under our energy-saving and GHG reduction goals, IAAC operates a carbon management system at a global level to become the world's leading carbon-neutral airport.

Energy-saving goals

(Unit : TJ)
Category Consumption (Target) 2018 comparison
2018 4,952
2020 4,117 -835
2025 5,143 191
2030 4,323 -629

* Reason for increase and decrease in 2024: Considering the increase in airport facilities, area, and facility capacities

Energy-saving goals

GHG reduction goals

(Unit : tonCO₂eq)
Category Emissions (Target) 2018 comparison
2018 242,847
2020 193,230 -49,617
2025 239,616 -3,231
2030 129,215 -113,632
2035 92,875 -149,972
2040 38,841 -204,006
2045 0 -242,847

* Reason for increase and decrease in 2024: Considering the increase in airport facilities, area, and facility capacities

GHG reduction goals

※ Please note that the figures may vary depending on future airport construction plans.

Bio-Jet Fuel, the Core of Reducing Carbon Emissions from Aircraft

Incheon Airport is making infrastructure improvements to establish a bio-jet fuel supply system, which is emerging as a carbon emission reduction measure for the aviation industry.

※ Bio-jet fuel: Jet fuel manufactured by processing plant sources or waste cooking oil

Not Wasting Even a Single Drop of Fuel

Incheon Airport 's operating system contributes to reducing carbon emissions by minimizing unnecessary aircraft movement, supplying ground power until immediately before takeoff, and thus decreasing unnecessary fuel consumption by aircraft.

A-CDM
A joint decision-making system
for aircraft operating entities
8% fuel reduction by
AC-GPS, PC-Air
Supply of electricity instead of
jet fuel for lighting and
air conditioning
98% carbon reduction by
Airfield facility renewal
Runways are repaved and taxiways are newly installed to minimize aircraft movement on the ground and thus reduce fuel consumption.

The 5 Green Projects:
Making the Airport Green

Incheon Airport improves the quality of life of residents on Yeongjongdo Island and eliminates green blind spots by implementing the "5 Green Projects." Each project aims to improve the ecological environment in the airport area.

Global, Green

Stage 1 2020 ~ 2022
Establish master plan for idle lands,
develop basic plan and execution plan

Growth, Gather

Stage 2 ~ 2025
Build Oseong Neighborhood Park,
improve access road, create sapling farm

Guard

Stage 3 ~ 2030
Complete airport forest development
Establish green network
  • Forest for the Future

    Sapling farm,
    green zones

  • Forest for Ecological Use

    Ecological grassland,
    landscape fair

  • Forest for Local Community

    Neighborhood park, profit generation

  • 5 Green
    Projects

     

No More Worries for Aircraft Noise

Designed as an offshore airport, Incheon Airport has kept the impact of noise to a minimum since its construction stage. We show our dedication to reducing aircraft noise by operating an internal monitoring system and conducting Noise Reduction Council meetings.

Date of announcement and designation: January 6, 2016

Announcement statusArea: ㎢ Areas subject to noise reduction measures and the neighboring areas * Neighboring areas: 70 WECPNL
Zone type 1
(90 WECPNL or higher)
5.943
Zone type 2
(90 to 95 WECPNL)
4.002
Zone type 3
(75 to 85 WECPNL)
24.187
  • Ongjin-gun
    Bukdo-myeon
  • Jung-gu
    Deokgyo-dong, Nambuk-dong

Incheon Airport spares no effort to resolve inconvenience caused by noise through noise reduction and resident support projects.

Noise reduction project 75 WECPNL or higher
Installation of soundproof cooling facilities, financial support for TV license fees/electric charges for cooling
Resident support project 70 WECPNL or higher,
some areas of Jangbongdo Island, Modo Island, and Yongyudo Island
Provision of support by up to 75% to local governments for increasing income and improving residents' welfare in Ongjin-gun and Jung-gu
Strengthening relationship with local communities 70 WECPNL or higher,
some areas of Jangbongdo Island, Modo Island, and Yongyudo Island
Academic support fund, support for funeral service expenses, free meal service

Incheon Airport 's
Secret to Clean Sky

With internal criteria stricter than the statutory regulation, Incheon Airport ensures passengers' safe and pleasant travel by checking air quality inside the airport.

Measuring points Statutory regulation 20 areas
Internal criteria 34 areas
Measuring cycle Statutory regulation
  • Maintenance Once a year
  • Recommended Once every two years
Internal criteria Quarterly
Measuring items Statutory regulation
  • Maintenance Particulate matter (PM 10, PM 2.5),
    carbon dioxide,
    formaldehyde,
    carbon monoxide
  • Recomem> F-8"%> Nitrogen dioxide, radon, toile organF-8"%>
Internal criteria All items
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