Full Interior Detail at Munich (EDDM)
Deep cabin cleaning, conditioning and disinfection for super-midsize to ultra-long-range jets at the General Aviation Terminal.
Full Interior Detail at Munich is a complete cabin refresh for business jets transiting or based at EDDM, delivered by Terso at the General Aviation Terminal on the eastern side of the airport campus. Chief pilots and charter ops use the service between legs or during overnight stops—leather cleaning and conditioning on every seat, carpet and upholstery extraction, veneer and trim polish, galley and lavatory deep clean, and flight deck work with aviation-safe procedures. We coordinate with handling agents present at the airport, provide a photo report and tech-log entry, and work to your slot and turnaround window.
08R/26L · 4000 m, 08L/26R · 4000 m
AIP and airport data1487 ft
Airport open H24 with night restrictions; General Aviation Terminal 06:00-22:00 local (office 05:30-22:00)
Night restrictions 22:00-06:00 local: 22:00-24:00 and 05:00-06:00 only aircraft on the federal 'bonus list' (or delayed ICAO Ch. 3 aircraft); core night 00:00-05:00 only mail/survey flights and individually approved exceptions28.5 km
central Munich2 on the airport
independent, no affiliationGeneral Aviation Terminal (GAT) on the eastern side of the airport campus, with adjacent hangars; handles aircraft over 2 t MTOW not operating as scheduled/charter
What does a full interior detail include at Munich?
The scope is the entire pressurised cabin and flight deck. Leather seats, divans and headrests are cleaned with pH-neutral products, then conditioned to prevent cracking and staining; we treat every panel, not just the visible surfaces. Carpets and fabric upholstery go through hot-water extraction with stain pre-treatment, lifting embedded dirt and restoring texture. Veneer, metal and plastic trim—sidewalls, window surrounds, cabinet faces—are polished and protected.
Galley and lavatory receive a deep clean: counters, sinks, taps, drains, seals, waste compartments and mirror surrounds. We disinfect touch surfaces and treat any calcium or soap deposits. The flight deck is cleaned with no-touch procedures around avionics panels, screens and switches; we use low-residue products on yokes, throttles, seats and side consoles. If you want cabin disinfection—fogging or wipe-down with an aviation-approved agent—we add that at the end. Every step is photographed, and the report goes into your tech log or maintenance folder.
How long does a full interior detail take, and when can it happen at EDDM?
Duration depends on cabin size and condition: four hours for a super-midsize, six to eight for a large-cabin or ultra-long-range jet, up to ten if the aircraft has been in service for weeks without intermediate cleaning. We begin as soon as the aircraft is on stand and the handler confirms GPU connection and airside access; the GAT operates from 06:00 to 22:00 local, so any arrival after morning curfew lift gives us a full working window.
Most operators schedule the detail during an overnight stop or between morning arrival and late-afternoon departure. Because EDDM's night regime—bonus-list aircraft only from 22:00 to 06:00, and a near-total ban between midnight and 05:00—keeps business jets on the ground overnight, a full interior becomes practical without repositioning. If the slot is tight, we prioritise cabin over flight deck or split the work across two visits. The GAT closes at 22:00, so any work outside 06:00–22:00 requires advance arrangement with your handler; we bring our own lighting and can operate on the apron if hangar space is unavailable.
What changes at Munich that affects interior detailing?
EDDM sits at 1,487 feet elevation, 28.5 kilometres from central Munich, with two parallel 4,000-metre runways and slot coordination across the day. The General Aviation Terminal on the east side handles all business jets over two tonnes MTOW not flying scheduled or charter patterns; five handling agents work from the GAT, and one lists cleaning among its own services, so coordination with your chosen handler is straightforward. The terminal's office hours run 05:30 to 22:00, the facility itself 06:00 to 22:00, and short-term hangar rental can be ordered up to three hours before arrival if you want the cabin work done under cover.
Night restrictions mean that only bonus-list aircraft can move between 22:00 and midnight or 05:00 and 06:00, and almost nothing moves in the core night hours; your jet will be on stand overnight, which suits a long detail without rush. There is no public transport to the GAT, so we drive detailing equipment—extractor, vacuum, steam cleaner, product cases—directly to the terminal or hangar via the adjacent short-term car park and P35. Winter cold-soaking is common from November through March; if the cabin has been at minus twenty overnight, we wait for GPU warmth to stabilise before applying leather conditioner or cleaning veneer, otherwise products streak or fail to bond.
What does the handler expect when a third-party detailing crew is on site?
Handlers at the GAT want to see a valid airside pass or escort arrangement, proof of liability insurance, and a work order or email from the captain or flight-department manager authorising the detail. We notify the handler twenty-four hours ahead with aircraft registration, stand location, estimated start and finish times, and any special requests—hangar access, waste-water disposal, additional GPU time. On the day, we check in at the handler's desk, collect the escort if required, and confirm that the aircraft is released for ground work and that no maintenance or catering is scheduled in the same window.
The handler will ask whether we need potable water for carpet rinsing or waste disposal for extractor tanks; we carry our own water and dispose of grey water in the GAT's service area, but it helps to confirm procedures on the first visit. If the detail runs past the estimated finish, we update the handler so they can adjust any outbound slot coordination or crew-transport timing. After work, we return the aircraft clean and dry, hand over the photo report, and sign off in the tech log or handler's service sheet. Handlers appreciate crews who stay on schedule, keep the cabin door closed between cleaning passes, and leave the apron stand tidy.
What documentation and photo report do you provide after a full interior detail?
Every full interior detail closes with a digital photo report: time-stamped images of each cabin zone before and after, covering seats, carpets, galley, lavatory, veneer panels and flight deck. The report shows what was cleaned, any stains or damage noted, and the products used on leather, fabric and hard surfaces. We send the PDF to the captain, chief pilot or handler within two hours of finishing, and provide a printed copy if the aircraft departs before the file is ready.
The report includes a tech-log entry template—date, registration, service performed, duration, technician name—that your crew or maintenance controller can transcribe or attach. If you operate under an approved maintenance organisation or have a continuing-airworthiness management organisation tracking cabin work, the report satisfies the documentation requirement for interior cleaning and conditioning. Some operators also use the before-and-after images for insurance records or pre-sale inspections; we keep the file on our server for two years and can re-issue it on request.
How do you handle leather conditioning and carpet extraction without damaging OEM materials?
We use only pH-neutral, non-solvent cleaners approved for aviation interiors: products that will not strip dye from aniline leather, discolour veneer finishes, or leave residue on fire-blocked fabric. Leather is cleaned with a soft-bristle brush and microfibre cloth, then conditioned with a water-based emulsion that penetrates the grain without creating a glossy film; we test every product on an inconspicuous panel—under a seat cushion or inside a storage pocket—before treating the entire cabin.
Carpet extraction uses a hot-water machine with low-moisture settings: we pre-treat stains with an enzyme cleaner, extract with a single wet pass, then make two or three dry passes to pull moisture back out, leaving the carpet damp rather than soaked. High-traffic areas—galley entrance, lavatory threshold, aisle under the main cabin door—receive extra attention. Drying time is two to four hours depending on cabin temperature and airflow; if the turnaround is tight, we position air movers at the galley and door to accelerate evaporation. Veneer is polished with a spray-and-buff method that enhances the grain without building up wax, and all metal trim is treated with a non-abrasive polish safe for anodised or powder-coated surfaces.
Questions operators ask about Full Interior Detail at Munich
How much notice do you need for a full interior detail at Munich?
Twenty-four hours is standard; same-day is possible if the aircraft arrives before midday and the handler confirms stand access. We prefer twenty-four hours' notice so we can coordinate with your handler, confirm hangar or apron access, and schedule the crew. Same-day requests work if the aircraft lands before noon and the turnaround window is at least six hours; we keep a detailing kit at Munich and can be on site within ninety minutes of confirmation.
Can you work overnight or outside the GAT's 06:00–22:00 window?
Yes, but it requires advance arrangement with the handler and may incur handler standby fees. The General Aviation Terminal closes at 22:00, so work outside 06:00–22:00 is on request only and depends on handler availability and airside-pass validity. We bring portable lighting and can operate on the apron or in a hangar if your handler approves the hours; expect additional standby or after-hours charges from the handler, not from us.
Do you need the crew to stay on board during the detail?
No; we work unescorted once the handler releases the aircraft and the door is open. The crew can leave for rest or transit as soon as the aircraft is on GPU and the door is unlocked. We notify the handler when we begin and finish, lock the door if we leave the cabin between tasks, and call the captain or handler if we find any damage or maintenance item that needs attention.
What if the carpets are still damp when the slot is called?
We position air movers and, if necessary, prioritise high-traffic zones so the cabin is safe for boarding. Carpets are damp, not wet, after extraction—two to four hours to full dryness. If departure is earlier than expected, we place air movers at the galley and main door, and the captain can taxi with the movers running on GPU or APU. High-traffic areas dry first, so the cabin is safe for passenger movement even if deep-pile sections under seats are still slightly damp.
Can you disinfect the cabin as part of the full interior detail?
Yes; we add fogging or wipe-down disinfection with an aviation-approved agent at the end of the detail. Disinfection is an optional add-on: either electrostatic fogging with a hydrogen-peroxide or quaternary-ammonium solution, or manual wipe-down of all touch surfaces—armrests, tray tables, seat controls, galley handles, lavatory fixtures. The agent is approved for aircraft interiors and leaves no residue; we include it in the photo report and tech-log entry.
What happens if you find a stain that will not lift?
We document it in the photo report, treat it as far as safe, and recommend specialist restoration if needed. Some stains—red wine on light carpet, ink on leather, hydraulic fluid on fabric—require repeated treatment or specialist dye work. We attempt lift with enzyme or solvent cleaners appropriate to the material, document the before-and-after in the report, and note whether further restoration is advisable. If the stain is in a high-visibility area, we discuss options with the captain before finishing.
Do you clean the flight deck with the same products as the cabin?
No; we use low-residue, no-touch products safe for avionics and switch panels. The flight deck is cleaned with aviation-specific products that leave no conductive residue on screens, panels or switches. We wipe yokes, throttles, seats and side consoles with a damp microfibre cloth, vacuum the floor and pedal wells, and polish the glare shield and instrument shroud. No liquid is sprayed near avionics; any cleaning around the panel is done with a nearly dry cloth.
Can the detail be split across two visits if the turnaround is short?
Yes; we can clean the cabin on arrival and return for the flight deck and galley before the next leg. If the slot only allows three or four hours, we prioritise passenger areas—seats, carpets, lavatory—and return for the galley, flight deck and final vacuum during the next ground stop. This works well for aircraft on a multi-leg European tour with overnight stops at Munich; we schedule both visits when you confirm the itinerary.
How do you coordinate with the handler if we have not chosen one yet?
We wait for your PPR confirmation, then contact the handler listed in your slot or flight plan. Once you file your PPR or flight plan, the handler is named in the airport's coordination system. We reach out to that handler with your registration and service request, confirm stand and timing, and copy you on the coordination email. If you prefer a specific handler at the GAT, tell us when you book and we will coordinate directly.
What is the recommended interval for a full interior detail?
Monthly for aircraft in regular use, or before any high-visibility charter or owner flight. A full interior detail every four to six weeks keeps leather conditioned, carpets fresh, and the cabin presentable for passengers. Aircraft flying daily or on back-to-back charters benefit from monthly scheduling; those used occasionally can extend to every two or three months. Always schedule a detail before a high-profile flight, pre-sale inspection, or after any catering spill or maintenance work that leaves dust or fluid in the cabin.