Deelen Air Base: Codes, Runways & Location
Deelen Air Base (ICAO: EHDL) is a medium-sized airport serving Arnhem, Netherlands. It lies at 52.0606° N, 5.8731° E, 158 ft (48 m) above sea level.
Overview of Deelen Air Base
Deelen Air Base is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Arnhem in Netherlands. It is identified by the ICAO code EHDL. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
Deelen Air Base has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 2950 m (9678 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support most wide-body jets, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: asphalt. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 158 ft (48 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Volkel Air Base (UDE) about 46 km away.
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Airport Details & Runways
Physical characteristics from the public-domain OurAirports dataset.
Location & Runway Capacity
Aircraft capacity by runway length
Longest runway ≈ 2,950 m — wide-body capable
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Seaports near Deelen Air Base
Sea–air intermodal connections: the nearest seaports to Deelen Air Base, for combined air–sea freight, port-to-airport transfers and regional logistics planning.
Frequently Asked Questions about Deelen Air Base
Where is Deelen Air Base located?
Deelen Air Base is located in Arnhem, Netherlands. Its coordinates are 52.0606° N, 5.8731° E.
What is the airport code for Deelen Air Base?
Deelen Air Base has an ICAO code of EHDL.
How long is the runway at Deelen Air Base?
Deelen Air Base's longest runway is about 2950 m (9678 ft), which can support most wide-body jets.
How many runways does Deelen Air Base have?
Deelen Air Base has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Deelen Air Base a major airport?
Deelen Air Base is classified as a medium-sized airport.
About this data
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