For pilots
Welcome at “the” airfield of Friesland!
For pilots
Noise Abatement: Please respect our neighbors!
On approach, avoid overflying the villages of “Rottevalle”, “Houtigehage” in the north and “Drachtstercompagnie” in the center of the circuit.
Remain east of the motorway N31 to avoid the urban area “De Wiken” of Drachten.
When approaching RWY07 or departing RWY 25, remain east of urban area “Noorderend”.
Opening hours
| Saturday: | 09.00 – 19.00 uur CET |
| Sunday | 12.00 – 19.00 uur CET |
| Monday: | 12.00 – 19.00 uur CET |
| Wednesday: | 12.00 – 19.00 uur CET |
| Friday: | 12.00 – 19.00 uur CET |
As indicated in the AIP, in the months April-September circuit flying on Saturday is only allowed between 10.00 and 17.00 hrs. LT. In the same period on Sunday, Easter Monday, Ascension Day and Whit Monday this is only allowed between 12.00 and 17.00 hrs LT.
During opening hours, aerodrome operator can be reached by telephone: +31 (0)512 – 513245
Other useful airfield information
Airfield is VFR only and PPR (Prior Permission Required), please announce your planned arrival to the aerodrome operator by submitting the PPR form here.
Asphalt runway of 954x24m, no fuel station available, standard circuit at 714 FT AMSL (700 FT AAL).
Runway information
| ID | True Heading | Magnetic Heading | Length | Width | Surface | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 077° | 074° | 954 m | 24 m | Concrete | 53.1194 | 6.1374 |
| 25 | 257° | 254° | 53.1173 | 6.1225 |
Radio frequencies
| EHDR | 119.655 | Drachten Radio |
| FIS | 132.350 | Dutchmil Information |
| FIS (eastwards) | 120.305 | Eelde Approach |