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Sint-Denijs-Westrem Airport

ICAO BE-0072🇧🇪 Gent
Coordinates
51.0260°N, 3.6882°E
Elevation
30 ft (9 m)
Type
Closed
Region
BE-VOV

Daylight today(Aug 29, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
04:20
Sunrise
04:54
Sunset
18:40
Civil dusk
19:15

About 13h 46m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.

About Sint-Denijs-Westrem Airport

Het vliegveld Sint-Denijs-Westrem was een vliegveld bij het Belgisch dorp Sint-Denijs-Westrem, tegenwoordig een deelgemeente van de stad Gent. Het vliegveld verdween in 1984 om plaats te maken voor het tentoonstellingscomplex Flanders Expo.

Summary from Wikipedia licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live traffic nearby

Aircraft currently within ~40 nm, from live ADS-B. Positions are approximately real-time — not for navigation.

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Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (0)

No runway data recorded for this airport.

Airspace in this area(7)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
BRUSSELS TMA 2 BRUSSELS DEPClass CTMA2500 ft MSLFL195
BRUSSELS TMA 3A BRUSSELS DEPClass CTMA3500 ft MSLFL195
LOWER CTA BRUSSELS MINUS LUXEMBOURG AND SEAClass CCTA4500 ft MSLFL195
HTA10B AALTER HELICOPTER TRAINING AREASpecial useDangerGND2000 ft MSL
EB-R78 - TEMPO VFR PROHIBITED ZONESpecial useRestrictedGNDFL195
LOW FLYING AREA GOLF 1Special useGliding sector4500 ft MSLFL055
EB-R78 - TEMPO VFR PROHIBITED ZONESpecial useRestrictedGNDFL195

Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all Belgium airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.

VFR reporting points nearby

PointDistanceBearingReporting
ALTER9.7 nm292°Compulsory
ECHO113.1 nm225°Compulsory
NOVEMBER117.1 nm247°Compulsory
ECHO219.1 nm229°On request
NOVEMBER219.8 nm239°On request
TE20.5 nm117°Compulsory
SIERRA222.4 nm231°On request
SIERRA123.3 nm220°Compulsory

Named VFR reporting points within ~20 nm; distance and bearing are from the airport reference point. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — check the current VAC/AIP for procedures and whether a report is required.

Tall obstacles nearby

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
Obstacle656 ft26 ft
Obstacle656 ft52 ft
Obstacle656 ft39 ft
Obstacle479 ft30 ft
Obstacle361 ft33 ft
Belfort312 ft30 ft
Obstacle305 ft43 ft
Virginie Lovelinggebouw295 ft46 ft

Tallest obstacles within ~10 nm. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — consult official charts.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Sint-Denijs-Westrem Airport located?

Sint-Denijs-Westrem Airport is closed located in Gent, Belgium, at an elevation of 30 ft (9 m).

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Sint-Denijs-Westrem Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.