WingfarerGilze Rijen Air Base
Medium airport Rijen, Netherlands
Overview
Gilze-Rijen Air Base (Dutch: Vliegbasis Gilze-Rijen, IATA: GLZ, ICAO: EHGR) is a military airbase in the south of Netherlands. It is known for having the hottest temperature ever measured in the Netherlands, with a temperature of 40.7 °C, on July 25, 2019. It is between the cities of Breda and Tilburg, which are both in North Brabant. The airport is mainly, but not exclusively, used as a base for Royal Netherlands Air and Space Force helicopters.
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📍 51.567402, 4.93183 · Open detailed map
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| Region | Noord-Brabant |
|---|---|
| Continent | Europe |
| Coordinates | 51.567402, 4.93183 |
Runways (2)
| Designation | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02/20 | 6,549 ft | 98 ft | ASP |
| 10/28 | 9,081 ft | 148 ft | ASP |
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Where is Gilze Rijen Air Base?
Gilze Rijen Air Base is a medium airport located in Rijen, Netherlands. It has 2 runway(s), the longest measuring 9,081 ft.
What is the airport code of Gilze Rijen Air Base?
Its IATA code is GLZ and its ICAO code is EHGR.
Gilze Rijen Air Base is a medium airport located in Rijen, Netherlands. It has 2 runway(s), the longest measuring 9,081 ft.