away. Raunheim also has S-Bahn connections to Frankfurt, Mainz and Wiesbaden. Being near the airport is not an advantage in every way, since Raunheim lies on the airport approach. With certain wind conditions (officially: operational direction 07), the approaching aircraft fly about 300 m over the town, reaching a noise level of 70 dB, peaking at 90 dB, making Raunheim the airport area community most strongly affected by aircraft noise. This has led the town to develop a noise reduction plan. A citizen initiative is fighting against airport expansion. Sport and leisure Raunheim also has a popular bathing lake right at the edge of the forest. References External links Raunheim Groß-Gerau (district)