Volkel Air Base (UDE): Codes, Runways & Location
Volkel Air Base (IATA: UDE · ICAO: EHVK) is a medium-sized airport serving Uden, Netherlands. It lies at 51.6572° N, 5.7078° E, 72 ft (22 m) above sea level.
Overview of Volkel Air Base
Volkel Air Base is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Uden in Netherlands. It is identified by the IATA code UDE and the ICAO code EHVK. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
Volkel Air Base has 2 runways recorded. Its longest runway is about 3027 m (9931 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380, 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 72 ft (22 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Weeze (Niederrhein) Airport (NRN) about 31 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 ≈ 3,027 m — A380 / 747 capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Volkel Air Base
Where is Volkel Air Base located?
Volkel Air Base is located in Uden, Netherlands. Its coordinates are 51.6572° N, 5.7078° E.
What is the airport code for Volkel Air Base?
Volkel Air Base has an IATA code of UDE and an ICAO code of EHVK.
How long is the runway at Volkel Air Base?
Volkel Air Base's longest runway is about 3027 m (9931 ft), which can support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380.
How many runways does Volkel Air Base have?
Volkel Air Base has 2 runways recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Volkel Air Base a major airport?
Volkel Air Base is classified as a medium-sized airport.
About this data
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