Residents adapt to noise from F-35 fighter jets near Flyvestation Skrydstrup in Denmark

While some residents have fled the area near Flyvestation Skrydstrup, others are surprisingly willing to coexist with the F-35 fighter jets overhead. The affordability of homes in the red zone—the region closest to the airbase—has made it appealing for those who can tolerate the noise.

Real estate agents report that sales of properties in the red zone are proceeding better than expected. Since 2020, residents have had the option to sell their homes to the government due to noise disturbances, a choice that 56 homeowners have pursued. Out of these, 29 properties have been sold to new buyers since the first “for sale” sign appeared nearly three years ago, according to the sales director at Freja Ejendomme, the state’s property company managing these sales. He noted that initial skepticism about the process has been replaced by strong sales and positive feedback from local realtors.

Properties in the red zone are reportedly selling almost as well as those outside of the area, with quick sales and high activity levels. Local realtor Jesper Riistofte remarked that the fear of being the first to sell has diminished, making transactions more routine.

Despite noise levels comparable to an outdoor rock concert during peak operations, home prices in the red zone remain significantly lower than similar properties elsewhere, which Bent Dall, another local realtor, believes attracts buyers who are willing to overlook the disturbances.

Assessments from the Ministry of Defense indicate noise levels exceed recommended thresholds, prompting compensation options for soundproofing or selling homes to the government until 2030. So far, the state has spent nearly 200 million kroner purchasing homes in the red zone. Freja Ejendomme ensures fair pricing through local appraisals before listing properties for sale.