# Leipzig/Halle Airport expansion legal dispute > Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/leipzighalle-airport-expansion-legal-dispute > Updated: 2026-11-03T15:36:44.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2. The Saxon Higher Administrative Court has commenced oral proceedings in Bautzen to review legal challenges against the expansion of Leipzig/Halle Airport. The dispute targets a September 2024 planning approval by the Saxony State Directorate, which seeks to increase capacity for air freight and larger aircraft through a 300 million euro infrastructure project. The proposed expansion includes a 39-hectare increase to the DHL apron, new taxiways, de-icing areas, and additional operational buildings. Ten plaintiffs, including the city of Schkeuditz, local businesses, private residents, and environmental associations such as BUND, are seeking to halt the project. Their legal arguments cite concerns regarding noise pollution, night flights, fine particulate matter, and climate protection. While the State Directorate of Saxony maintains the option for immediate execution, Leipzig/Halle Airport GmbH has chosen to delay primary civil engineering works until the main judicial review is concluded. ## Timeline ### 2026-11-03: Leipzig/Halle Airport expansion faces legal challenges The Saxon Higher Administrative Court is hearing ten lawsuits challenging the 300 million euro cargo infrastructure expansion at Leipzig/Halle Airport. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/leipzighalle-airport-expansion-faces-legal-challenges ### 2026-11-01: Leipzig/Halle Airport expansion faces court hearings The Saxon Higher Administrative Court is hearing challenges against the expansion of Leipzig/Halle Airport, with plaintiffs citing concerns over noise, fine dust, and environmental impacts. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/leipzighalle-airport-expansion-faces-court-hearings --- Cite as: Leipzig/Halle Airport expansion legal dispute. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/leipzighalle-airport-expansion-legal-dispute