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Small airport

Schaffen Airfield

ICAO EBDT🇧🇪 Diest
Coordinates
51.0040°N, 5.0647°E
Elevation
100 ft (30 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
BE-VBR
Time zone
Brussels(UTC+02:00)
Magnetic variation
2.8° E

Daylight today(Jul 16, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:00
Sunrise
05:44
Sunset
21:49
Civil dusk
22:32

About 16h 5m 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 Schaffen Airfield

Schaffen Air Base is a Belgian Air Force Base, located 2.1 km (1.3 mi) north-northeast of Diest in Flemish Brabant, Belgium.

Summary from Wikipedia licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

EBDT

Live departures & arrivals

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Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.

Where you can fly from here

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Current scheduled routes & daily frequency by AeroDataBox. Approximate — confirm bookable schedules with the airline.

Map

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

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
06 / 242,461 ft / 750 m148 ftTurfUnlitOpen

Radio frequencies (1)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
INFOSchaffen Radio118.930 MHz

Airspace in this area(14)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
KLEINE BROGEL TMA 1Class CTMA2500 ft MSL4500 ft MSL
BEAUVECHAIN TMA 1AClass CTMA2500 ft MSL3500 ft MSL
BEAUVECHAIN TMA 3Class CTMA2500 ft MSL4500 ft MSL
CTA EAST 2 BRUSSELS CONTROLClass CCTA3500 ft MSLFL195
CTA EAST 1 BRUSSELS CONTROLClass CCTA2500 ft MSLFL195
KLEINE BROGEL CTAClass CCTA4500 ft MSLFL075
LOWER CTA BRUSSELS MINUS LUXEMBOURG AND SEAClass CCTA4500 ft MSLFL195
LOW FLYING AREA GOLF 2 NORTHSpecial useGliding sectorFL055FL075
TRA/TSA N3 MEEUWEN AREASpecial useRestrictedFL075FL999
DIEST PARASpecial useDangerGNDFL150
LOW FLYING AREA GOLF 1Special useGliding sector4500 ft MSLFL055
EB-R78 - TEMPO VFR PROHIBITED ZONESpecial useRestrictedGNDFL195
EB-R78 - TEMPO VFR PROHIBITED ZONESpecial useRestrictedGNDFL195
HTA13 WESTERLO HELICOPTER TRAINING AREASpecial useRestrictedGND500 ft GND

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

Tall obstacles nearby

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
SWT-DD-142656 ft105 ft
Obstacle492 ft49 ft
E-103 EP2492 ft82 ft
E-103 EP2492 ft59 ft
Obstacle492 ft49 ft
Obstacle492 ft56 ft
BEMILCOM toren Leopoldsburg236 ft148 ft
ON0BEL230 ft161 ft

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Schaffen Airfield.

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🇧🇪 More airports in Belgium📘 Flying in Belgium: a pilot's guide

Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Schaffen Airfield?

The ICAO code for Schaffen Airfield is EBDT.

Where is Schaffen Airfield located?

Schaffen Airfield is small airport located in Diest, Belgium, at an elevation of 100 ft (30 m).

How many runways does Schaffen Airfield have?

Schaffen Airfield has 1 runway, the longest being 2,461 ft / 750 m.

What time zone is Schaffen Airfield in?

Schaffen Airfield is in the Europe/Brussels time zone (UTC+02:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Schaffen Airfield?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Schaffen Airfield is approximately 2.8° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Schaffen Airfield?

The nearest airport to Schaffen Airfield is Leopoldsburg Airfield (EBLE), about 11.5 nm to the ne, followed by Kiewit Airfield Hasselt and Balen-Keiheuvel Airfield.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Schaffen Airfield data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.