Fueling station containers as airfield fuel stations

Efficient refueling at the airport with diesel, AdBlue and HVO

The Krampitz airfield refueling station enables the safe and flexible refueling of airport vehicles directly on the apron. The mobile refueling container is ideally suited for service vehicles, ground handling vehicles, and operational vehicles at airports. Krampitz refueling containers can be used for diesel, AdBlue , and the sustainable fuel HVO simultaneously . This provides airports with a future-proof refueling solution for their vehicle fleets.

Robust and safe tank technology

The airfield refueling stations impress with their compact design, high-quality safety technology and ease of use.

They are specifically designed for demanding use at airports and offer maximum operational reliability.

Advantages of the Krampitz airfield fuel station

Flexible fuel supply

The tank containers enable the direct refueling of airport vehicles on the apron. This reduces distances and makes operational processes more efficient.

Multiple media in one solution

Diesel, AdBlue, and HVO can be supplied centrally via a compact refueling station. This simplifies logistics and saves space on the airport grounds.

Sustainable fleet management

Using HVO as an alternative fuel solution can reduce CO₂ emissions and support sustainable mobility concepts at the airport.

High level of safety in daily operations

Krampitz tank containers are specifically designed for demanding applications. Robust construction, modern safety technology, and reliable components ensure safe tank operation.

Mobile and space-saving solution

The compact tank containers can be flexibly positioned on the airport grounds and moved as needed. Ideal for temporary or permanent refueling points.

Economical tank solution

Short refueling routes, minimal downtime, and efficient fleet management contribute to reducing operating costs.

Fueling station containers as airfield fuel stations

Use cases of the Krampitz airfield fuel station

Movement of aircraft

Aircraft tugs (Towbarless & Conventional Tugs): These extremely heavy and high-torque vehicles move Passenger and cargo aircraftThey push aircraft back from the gates for the so-called "pushback" or tow them into maintenance hangars. Modern tugs directly grip the aircraft's nose wheel and lift it slightly (barless tugs).
De-icing trucks: They move towards the aircraft to remove ice and snow from the wings and fuselage in winter by spraying on a heated liquid mixture.

Passenger and crew transport

Mobile passenger stairs / escalators (Passenger Steps): These truck-like vehicles move mobile stair constructions directly at the aircraft doors when an aircraft is not parked at a jet bridge (finger). Passengers board and disembark via them.
Airside Buses: They move Passenger groups and crew members between the airport terminal and the aircraft parked in remote positions.
Ambulifts / High-Loaders: Special lifting vehicles that Passengers with reduced mobility (e.g., in a wheelchair) transport to the height of the aircraft door.

Baggage and freight logistics

Luggage tugs: These smaller, more maneuverable diesel tractors pull long trains of baggage cars (dollies), to move suitcases and bags between the sorting facility in the terminal and the aircraft.
Pallet trucks / container loaders (Main Deck / Lower Deck Loaders): These vehicles have a hydraulic lifting platform with rollers. They move and lift. heavy air freight containers (ULDs) and pallets precisely at the level of the cargo hold hatches of large wide-body aircraft.
Baggage conveyor belts (belt loaders): They move a motorized conveyor belt to the cargo door flaps of smaller aircraft, to manually load and unload loose luggage.

Supply and disposal

Airfield refuelers: They move Tens of thousands of liters of kerosene (often powered by diesel engines themselves) directly to the aircraft or pump the fuel from underground systems (hydrant trucks) into the wing tanks.
Catering vehicles (catering trucks): They move Fresh onboard catering, drinks and trolleysThe entire box body is raised to the level of the aircraft galley using a scissor lift.
Water and sewage service trucks: These vehicles move clean drinking water to the aircraft or pumping wastewater from the onboard toilets to dispose of it safely.

The most important areas on an airfield

Area	German name	Typical function
Runway (RWY)	Start-and runway	Takeoff and landing of aircraft
Taxiway (TWY)	Taxiway / Taxiway	Connection between runway, apron and other areas
apron	Apron	Parking, loading and unloading, and handling of aircraft
Aircraft Stand	Aircraft parking space	Specific parking or handling area of an aircraft
Gate	Check-in position / Gate	Passenger handling, often directly at the terminal
Ramp	Ramp / Apron area	Colloquially often used to refer to the apron or the handling area.
Hangar Area	hangar area	Maintenance, repair and storage of aircraft
Maintenance Area	Maintenance area	Technical maintenance and repair
Cargo area	cargo area	Loading and unloading of air freight
Terminal Area	Terminal area	passenger handling
Service Road	Service road	Routes for vehicles and ground personnel
Fuel Farm	Tank farm/aviation fuel storage facility	Storage of jet fuel, mostly outside the actual apron
Fueling Area	Refueling area	Refueling of aircraft
De-icing Area	De-icing area	De-icing of aircraft in winter
GSE Area	Area for ground handling equipment	Deployment and provision of ground support equipment
Fire station	airport fire brigade	Feuerwehr und Rettungsdienst
Perimeter Road	Control/bypass road	Traffic around the airport grounds

Particularly interesting for diesel vehicles

Areas of application for diesel tanks, day tanks or tank containers at airfields:

Apron
This is where most of the ground handling takes place. Typical diesel-powered vehicles include:

Aircraft tugs / pushback tractors
baggage tractor
Catering vehicles
Tank vehicles
De-icing vehicles
sweepers
fire engines
Vehicles for maintenance and supply

Taxiways
This is where aircraft move between the runway and the apron. Vehicles are only permitted to enter these areas under the relevant operating and clearance regulations. These include, for example, airport fire trucks, maintenance vehicles, and certain service vehicles.
Runway
Vehicles are normally only present here when required for maintenance, inspection, rescue or special operational tasks.
Maintenance and hangar area
Additional vehicles and machinery are used here for technical aircraft maintenance. These include, for example:

mobile power generators
Compressors
Maintenance vehicles
Tractors
Aerial work platforms
Material and transport vehicles

Cargo and logistics sector
This is where freight and luggage are moved. Typical examples include diesel-powered industrial trucks, tractors, and transport vehicles.
Tank farm and refueling area
This is where the infrastructure for supplying the airport with fuel is located. Besides the actual... Jet A-1 aviation fuel can also be found at an airport Diesel, HVO and AdBlue/urea solution to be stored for the ground vehicles.