WingfarerWoensdrecht Air Base
Medium airport Hoogerheide, Netherlands
Overview
Woensdrecht Air Base (Dutch: Vliegbasis Woensdrecht) (IATA: WOE, ICAO: EHWO) is a military airport between the villages of Woensdrecht and Huijbergen, about 10 kilometres (6.2 mi) south of the city of Bergen op Zoom in the Netherlands. It is located near the A58 motorway and the border with Belgium. The airport was founded in 1934 as a glider and training airfield for the Royal Netherlands Air Force (RNLAF). During German occupation in the Second World War, the airfield was expanded. Messerschmitt Bf 109 and later Focke-Wulf Fw 190 aircraft were deployed here by the Luftwaffe.
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📍 51.4491, 4.34203 · Open detailed map
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| Region | Noord-Brabant |
|---|---|
| Continent | Europe |
| Coordinates | 51.4491, 4.34203 |
Runways (1)
| Designation | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07/25 | 8,015 ft | 148 ft | ASP |
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Where is Woensdrecht Air Base?
Woensdrecht Air Base is a medium airport located in Hoogerheide, Netherlands. It has 1 runway(s), the longest measuring 8,015 ft.
What is the airport code of Woensdrecht Air Base?
Its IATA code is WOE and its ICAO code is EHWO.
Woensdrecht Air Base is a medium airport located in Hoogerheide, Netherlands. It has 1 runway(s), the longest measuring 8,015 ft.