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Waalhaven Airport

ICAO NL-0054🇳🇱 Rotterdam
Coordinates
51.8758°N, 4.4431°E
Type
Closed
Region
NL-ZH

Daylight today(Aug 29, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
04:14
Sunrise
04:50
Sunset
18:39
Civil dusk
19:14

About 13h 49m 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 Waalhaven Airport

Waalhaven Airport

Het vliegveld Waalhaven was een Rotterdams vliegveld, dat heeft bestaan van 1920 tot in de Tweede Wereldoorlog.

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(9)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
CTA EHAM WClass ACTAFL055FL195
CTA EHAM S1Class ACTAFL055FL195
CTR EHRDClass CCTRGND3000 ft MSL
RTMZ NORTH SEA AREAClass GRMZGNDFL055
EHAASpecial useFIRGNDFL999
PJE RHOONSpecial useActivity areaGNDFL120
TMZ EHRDSpecial useTMZ1200 ft MSLFL055
7010Special useTMZ1500 ft MSLFL055
7020Special useTMZGND1500 ft MSL

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

VFR reporting points nearby

PointDistanceBearingReporting
PAPA4 nm013°Compulsory
FOXTROT4.4 nm064°On request
OSCAR5.5 nm036°Compulsory
ROMEO5.8 nm101°Compulsory
TANGO6.1 nm344°Compulsory
SIERRA7.4 nm321°On request
WHISKEY10 nm305°Compulsory
MIKE10.7 nm046°Compulsory
HOTEL13.1 nm296°Compulsory
DELTA18 nm185°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
KPN-toren679 ft20 ft
Spui 1650 ft30 ft
Spui 2650 ft33 ft
Spui 3650 ft46 ft
Spui 5650 ft49 ft
Spui 4650 ft46 ft
T7591 ft39 ft
T6591 ft0 ft

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

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Waalhaven Airport located?

Waalhaven Airport is closed located in Rotterdam, Netherlands.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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