For the pilot, a temporary hydrogen refuelling station will be built on the apron. During the pilot, a Hyzon hydrogen-powered truck equipped with a plow and a brush blower will be used for snow removal operations in the airport’s airside areas.
“Utilising hydrogen could in the future become an important part of airports’ energy transition. Through this pilot, we are developing our expertise in hydrogen handling and gaining practical experience of how the technology performs in winter conditions in an airport environment,” says Sami Kiiskinen, Development Director at Finavia’s Helsinki Airport.
From Finavia, the pilot involves experienced maintenance drivers and other experts, particularly those working with vehicle fleets. Green hydrogen will be supplied to the airport by P2X Solutions from its new production facility in Harjavalta, Finland, while the refuelling equipment on the apron will be provided by MP Logistiikka from Pori, Finland. The hydrogen truck has been leased from the Estonian company Zerobus. After the Helsinki Airport pilot, the same vehicle fleet will be used for similar trials at airports in the Baltic countries.
The project is part of the BSR HyAirport project, which receives funding from the European Union’s Interreg Baltic Sea Region programme. Aim of the project is to develop the use of hydrogen in airport operations and to gather valuable data on its suitability for winter maintenance.
“The pilot is an important step toward low-emission and sustainable energy solutions at airports. At the same time, it is essential to build understanding and experience of the safe storage and use of hydrogen as a vehicle fuel,” Kiiskinen continues.
The results of the pilot will be published in early 2026 after the trial period has ended.
Hydrogen bus sparked interest at Helsinki Airport last May
A hydrogen-powered bus was tested at Helsinki Airport in May 2025. The hydrogen bus offered a smooth and comfortable driving experience, which are important qualities for both drivers and passengers.
“Overall, the test drive gave promising indications that hydrogen technology could be a viable option for passenger transport on the apron,” Kiiskinen concludes.
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