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Small airport

Ameland Airport Ballum

ICAO EHAL🇳🇱 Ballum
Coordinates
53.4536°N, 5.6784°E
Elevation
11 ft (3 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
NL-FR
Time zone
Amsterdam(UTC+02:00)
Magnetic variation
2.9° E

Daylight today(Jul 14, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
04:38
Sunrise
05:27
Sunset
22:01
Civil dusk
22:50

About 16h 34m 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 Ameland Airport Ballum

Ameland Airport Ballum

Ameland Airport, also known as Ameland Airport Ballum, is a small general aviation airport located near the town of Ballum on the western part of the island of Ameland, one of the West Frisian Islands in the Netherlands. It is located in the province of Friesland and is the northernmost airport in the country.

Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

EHAL

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
08 / 262,920 ft / 890 m82 ftGrassUnlitOpen

Radio frequencies (2)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
FISDutch MIL Info132.350 MHz
RadioAmeland Radio118.355 MHz

Airspace in this area(10)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
NIEUW MILLIGEN CTA NORTHClass ACTAFL055FL195
CTA EHAM E1Class ACTAFL065FL195
NIEUW MILLIGEN TMA AClass BTMAFL065FL195
EHTRA 10BClass ETRAFL065FL095
EH-D18Class EDangerFL055FL660
EHTRA 10AClass ETRAFL095FL660
RTMZ NORTH SEA AREAClass GRMZGNDFL055
PJE AMELANDSpecial useActivity areaGNDFL150
TMZ ASpecial useTMZ1200 ft MSLFL195
EHAASpecial useFIRGNDFL999

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

Tall obstacles nearby

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
Obstacle33 ft
Obstacle33 ft
Obstacle23 ft
Obstacle39 ft
Obstacle30 ft
Obstacle33 ft
Obstacle36 ft
Obstacle30 ft

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Ameland Airport Ballum.

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🇳🇱 More airports in Netherlands📘 Flying in the Netherlands: a pilot's guide

Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Ameland Airport Ballum?

The ICAO code for Ameland Airport Ballum is EHAL.

Where is Ameland Airport Ballum located?

Ameland Airport Ballum is small airport located in Ballum, Netherlands, at an elevation of 11 ft (3 m).

How many runways does Ameland Airport Ballum have?

Ameland Airport Ballum has 1 runway, the longest being 2,920 ft / 890 m.

What time zone is Ameland Airport Ballum in?

Ameland Airport Ballum is in the Europe/Amsterdam time zone (UTC+02:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Ameland Airport Ballum?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Ameland Airport Ballum is approximately 2.9° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Ameland Airport Ballum?

The nearest airport to Ameland Airport Ballum is Leeuwarden Air Base (LWR), about 13.8 nm to the sse, followed by Drachten Airfield and Texel International Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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