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Soesterberg Air Base

ICAO NL-0144🇳🇱 Soesterberg
Coordinates
52.1273°N, 5.2762°E
Elevation
66 ft (20 m)
Type
Closed
Region
NL-UT

Daylight today(Jul 14, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
02:49
Sunrise
03:35
Sunset
19:55
Civil dusk
20:41

About 16h 20m 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 Soesterberg Air Base

Soesterberg Air Base

Soesterberg Air Base was a Royal Netherlands Air Force (RNLAF) military air base located in Soesterberg, 14 kilometres (8.7 mi) east-northeast of Utrecht. It was first established as an airfield in 1911, and in 1913, the Dutch Army bought the field and established the Army Aviation Division.

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

Map

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

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
09 / 27▸ displaced10,089 ft / 3,075 m148 ftAspLightedOpen

Radio frequencies (3)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
APPRAPCON WEST123.575 MHz
ARRAPP37.342 MHz
TWRTWR129.925 MHz

Navaids(1)

Airspace in this area(11)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
EHAM TMA5Class ATMAFL055FL095
CTA EHAM E1Class ACTAFL065FL195
EHAM TMA4Class ATMA3500 ft MSLFL095
EHAM TMA1Class ATMA1500 ft MSLFL095
NIEUW MILLIGEN TMA D1Class BTMAFL065FL195
NIEUW MILLIGEN TMA BClass DTMAFL055FL065
RTMZ NORTH SEA AREAClass GRMZGNDFL055
EHTSA 24 SOESTERBERG (NOTAM)Special useTSAGNDFL090
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.

Tall obstacles nearby

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
Gerbrandytoren1,204 ft30 ft
Onze Lieve Vrouwetoren322 ft26 ft
Obstacle259 ft36 ft
Obstacle259 ft36 ft
Obstacle259 ft36 ft
Obstacle259 ft33 ft
Obstacle259 ft36 ft
Obstacle259 ft36 ft

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

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

Frequently asked questions

Where is Soesterberg Air Base located?

Soesterberg Air Base is closed located in Soesterberg, Netherlands, at an elevation of 66 ft (20 m).

How many runways does Soesterberg Air Base have?

Soesterberg Air Base has 1 runway, the longest being 10,089 ft / 3,075 m.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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