Climate-controlled jetways?
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Climate-controlled jetways?
After returning from an extended trip involving frequent hopping between snowbound and tropical airports, I started noticing some airports featured either heated or AC'ed jetways, a much appreciated feature when not wearing suitable clothing.
I realize jetways are leaky and unisulated structures, but a stream of warm or cool air can really help when for instance there is a line in subzero weather.
Definitely not climate-controlled:
- AMS, GVA, VIE, ZRH
Heated: ICN (intelligent design with one blower oriented toward the jetway from building)
Air-conditioned: SIN (lateral vents all along the jetway, seems costly)
I didn't notice at other airports visited on this trip as the weather was mild enough as is. As a rule though, it seemed European airports did not feature climate control, while the newer 'flagship' Asian ones did (not sure about KUL).
Additions to this list welcome.
I realize jetways are leaky and unisulated structures, but a stream of warm or cool air can really help when for instance there is a line in subzero weather.
Definitely not climate-controlled:
- AMS, GVA, VIE, ZRH
Heated: ICN (intelligent design with one blower oriented toward the jetway from building)
Air-conditioned: SIN (lateral vents all along the jetway, seems costly)
I didn't notice at other airports visited on this trip as the weather was mild enough as is. As a rule though, it seemed European airports did not feature climate control, while the newer 'flagship' Asian ones did (not sure about KUL).
Additions to this list welcome.

