Kessel Airfield
Daylight today(Aug 29, 2026, local time)
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 Kessel Airfield
Vliegveld Kessel was een vliegveld ten noorden van het dorp Kessel in de Nederlandse provincie Noord-Brabant. Het vliegveld is in de Tweede Wereldoorlog door de Duitsers aangelegd als uitwijkvliegveld voor vliegveld Volkel en is in die hoedanigheid in juli en augustus 1944 intensief gebruikt.
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)
| Name | Class | Type | Floor | Ceiling |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NIEUW MILLIGEN TMA D1 | Class B | TMA | FL065 | FL195 |
| RTMZ NORTH SEA AREA | Class G | RMZ | GND | FL055 |
| TMZ D-1 | Special use | TMZ | 1200 ft MSL | FL195 |
| EHAA | Special use | FIR | GND | FL999 |
| EHTRA 81 MAAS/WAAL (NOTAM) | Special use | TRA | GND | 3000 ft MSL |
| EHTRA 82 ZALTBOMMEL (NOTAM) | Special use | TRA | GND | 2500 ft MSL |
| EHTRA 72 WAMEL (NOTAM) | Special use | TRA | GND | FL195 |
Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all Netherlands airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.
VFR reporting points nearby
| Point | Distance | Bearing | Reporting |
|---|---|---|---|
| TANGO | 15.1 nm | 198° | Compulsory |
| OSCAR | 19.3 nm | 193° | Compulsory |
| WHISKEY | 20.3 nm | 203° | 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
| Obstacle | Height AGL | Top (MSL) | Lit |
|---|---|---|---|
| A-03 | 584 ft | 20 ft | — |
| A-02 | 584 ft | 30 ft | — |
| A-01 | 584 ft | 39 ft | — |
| Obstacle | 443 ft | 33 ft | — |
| Obstacle | 443 ft | 23 ft | — |
| Obstacle | 443 ft | 26 ft | — |
| Obstacle | 443 ft | 33 ft | — |
| Molenblok2 | 394 ft | 30 ft | — |
Tallest obstacles within ~10 nm. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — consult official charts.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Kessel Airfield located?
Kessel Airfield is closed located in Netherlands.
Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?
No. Kessel Airfield data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.