The flight noise compensation scheme for municipalities surrounding Frankfurt Airport will be newly regulated starting in 2027, ensuring continued subsidies totaling €4.5 million annually for 20 heavily noise-affected communities after the current Regionallastenausgleichsgesetz expires at the end of 2026[1]. The Hessian Ministry of Transport announced this adjustment to align with the current noise situation in the Rhein-Main area, adding one municipality to the funding list while removing two, reducing eligible recipients from 21 to 20[1]. This regulatory decision stabilizes the financial relationship between Fraport AG and surrounding communities, reducing potential local opposition to airport operations by preventing a funding gap for local initiatives such as playground upgrades and educational measures for children[1]. The specific names of municipalities added or removed remain undisclosed pending the formal presentation of the draft legislation[1].