Residents on Amager, particularly mothers, are increasingly alarmed about the air quality in their area, especially when winds blow from the direction of Copenhagen Airport. Barbara Kjølbye Zinckernagel, a local mother, shared her distress over the unpleasant smell affecting her children's outdoor activities, fearing potential health risks like respiratory illnesses. Many parents have chosen to restrict outdoor play for their young children due to these concerns.

In recent years, complaints about noise and odors from Copenhagen Airport have surged, with an unprecedented rise in grievances reported by Amager residents. Data reveals that odor complaints skyrocketed from 13,877 in 2024 to 30,856 in 2025, with the numbers continuing to rise in 2026. On a single day, a record 978 noise complaints and 801 odor complaints were submitted via the 'Miljømåler CPH' app, highlighting the escalating frustration among the community.

The situation has changed the way residents engage with their environment; mothers are now checking wind directions as a priority before allowing their children outside. The increasing frequency of complaints and the visible anxiety among parents suggest a growing discontent with the airport's management of environmental impacts, raising important questions about public health and urban planning in the vicinity of busy transport hubs like Copenhagen Airport.