Maastricht Upper Area Control Centre (MUAC) Annual Report 2025

Performance through innovation

In 2025, MUAC delivered strong operational performance in a complex and ever-evolving traffic environment, reaffirming our commitment to providing all our airspace users with safe, consistently reliable and effective services.

In the summer months, MUAC successfully managed the highest volume of traffic since the pandemic, with 5,295 flights per day (May-October). In addition, a new daily traffic record was set on 04 July with 5,831 flights. 

2025 also saw continued operational enhancements, technical innovations and milestones such as:

  • the new airspace structure over the Netherlands and northwest Germany, as well as the straightening of the boundary between MUAC and Reims ACC,
  • the partnership with GATE Aviation Training in Copenhagen to deliver initial training for the next generation of air traffic controllers,
  • a German Heron TP unmanned aerial vehicle successfully operating for the first time within airspace controlled by MUAC, reflecting the ongoing commitment to support military airspace users.

MUAC concluded the year with its annual customer consultations, where representatives from airlines, military partners, and CFSPs engaged with the MUAC team and the positive feedback and encouragement received reaffirmed the value of MUAC's work and commitment to excellence. 

I would like to sincerely thank our stakeholders, partners and colleagues for their continued trust and collaboration. I look forward to building on the progress of 2025 as we work together to continue to deliver safe, efficient and reliable services to all our airspace users.

Peggy Devestel Director Maastricht Upper Area Control Centre EUROCONTROL

Learn more about MUAC's performance and development programmes in the 2025 MUAC Annual Report.

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Maastricht Upper Area Control Centre (MUAC) Annual Report 2025

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