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Buiksloot Airfield

ICAO NL-0042🇳🇱 Amsterdam
Coordinates
52.4072°N, 4.8953°E
Elevation
7 ft (2 m)
Type
Closed
Region
NL-NH

Daylight today(Aug 29, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
04:11
Sunrise
04:47
Sunset
18:38
Civil dusk
19:14

About 13h 51m 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 Buiksloot Airfield

Buiksloot Airfield

Vliegveld Buiksloot was een vliegveld ten noorden van Amsterdam, gelegen in de Noorder IJpolder. Het vliegveld droeg de naam van de iets oostelijker gelegen polder Buiksloot. Het is in de meidagen van 1940 intensief gebruikt door Nederlandse jachtvliegtuigen.

Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, 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(8)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
EHAM TMA1Class ATMA1500 ft MSLFL095
CTA EHAM E1Class ACTAFL065FL195
CTA EHAM WClass ACTAFL055FL195
CTR1 EHAMClass CCTRGND3000 ft MSL
RTMZ NORTH SEA AREAClass GRMZGNDFL055
TMZ B2Special useTMZ1200 ft MSLFL065
7020Special useTMZ500 ft MSL1500 ft MSL
EHAASpecial useFIRGNDFL999

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

VFR reporting points nearby

PointDistanceBearingReporting
BRAVO7.2 nm198°Compulsory
ALPHA8.2 nm183°On request
VICTOR11.5 nm164°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
Obstacle492 ft26 ft
Obstacle492 ft30 ft
Obstacle492 ft26 ft
Obstacle492 ft26 ft
Obstacle492 ft26 ft
Obstacle492 ft26 ft
Obstacle492 ft30 ft
Obstacle492 ft30 ft

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

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Buiksloot Airfield located?

Buiksloot Airfield is closed located in Amsterdam, Netherlands, at an elevation of 7 ft (2 m).

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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