Gilze Rijen Air Base (GLZ): Codes, Runways & Location
Gilze Rijen Air Base (IATA: GLZ · ICAO: EHGR) is a medium-sized airport serving Rijen, Netherlands. It lies at 51.5674° N, 4.9318° E, 49 ft (15 m) above sea level.
Overview of Gilze Rijen Air Base
Gilze Rijen Air Base is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Rijen in Netherlands. It is identified by the IATA code GLZ and the ICAO code EHGR. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
Gilze Rijen Air Base has 2 runways recorded. Its longest runway is about 2768 m (9081 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 49 ft (15 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Eindhoven Airport (EIN) about 33 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 ≈ 2,768 m — wide-body capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Gilze Rijen Air Base
Where is Gilze Rijen Air Base located?
Gilze Rijen Air Base is located in Rijen, Netherlands. Its coordinates are 51.5674° N, 4.9318° E.
What is the airport code for Gilze Rijen Air Base?
Gilze Rijen Air Base has an IATA code of GLZ and an ICAO code of EHGR.
How long is the runway at Gilze Rijen Air Base?
Gilze Rijen Air Base's longest runway is about 2768 m (9081 ft), which can support most wide-body jets.
How many runways does Gilze Rijen Air Base have?
Gilze Rijen Air Base has 2 runways recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Gilze Rijen Air Base a major airport?
Gilze Rijen Air Base is classified as a medium-sized airport.
About this data
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