Luxembourg currently maintains enough kerosene reserves to ensure approximately two days of operational autonomy under normal conditions, according to Minister for Mobility and Public Works Yuriko Backes.
The disclosure follows a parliamentary question from ADR MP Michel Lemaire regarding the country’s aviation fuel supply. In her response, Backes stated that while Luxembourg has storage capacity for around 6,900 cubic metres of kerosene, enough for around three days of operations, current stock levels average roughly 4,000 cubic metres.
Kerosene supplied to the Grand Duchy is sourced from providers in Belgium, France, and the Netherlands, and is owned by the airlines themselves, which negotiate separate contracts with oil companies. The fuel is transported into Luxembourg via the Central Europe Pipeline.
In light of the current situation, all airlines operating from Luxembourg Airport have been instructed by the ministry to minimise refuelling within the country. The directive, issued at the end of March, remains in force this month. Luxfuel continues to monitor developments closely and may revise or lift the measure if circumstances allow.
Backes also confirmed that an emergency plan is in place for the airport. However, it does not imply any preferential allocation of kerosene to specific airlines.
