Vliegveld Drachten (EHDR) - Friesland's General Aviation airfield

Airfield
Drachten

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About Airfield Drachten

Drachten airfield is Friesland’s “General Aviation” airport with a paved runway, flying clubs, flying schools and a rich history.

Airfield information

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At the Airfield

Drachten Airfield is a controlled field with a paved runway, modern port building, fire brigade, hangars and lots of fun!

At the airfield

For pilots

Port fees, NOTAMs, aeronautical information.

All information for safe take-off and landing at Drachten Airport can be found here.

Paved runway of 954 metres
Approximately 5,000 flight movements per year
“The” airport of Friesland
Lots to find from flying club to flying school

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Latest news

News tip

20 May 2024

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Starting now you can request your PPR online via this form.
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13 May 2024

New board of Airport Drachten

During the board meeting on Monday, May 6, 2024, Vliegveld Drachten formed a new board. This fresh team is eager to get started right away and aims to meet with…
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1 January 2024

Future of airfield Drachten

At the end of 2020, a number of aviation-related entrepreneurs made plans to develop the airport. These entrepreneurs informed the Smallingerland city council of their plans. Based on these plans,…
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Location and contact

Phone: (0512) 51 32 45
Address: De Knobben 100a, 9202 XJ Drachten
Drachten radio: 119.655

Opening hours

Saturday:	09.00 – 19.00 uur CET
Sunday	12.00 – 19.00 uur CET
Monday:	12.00 – 19.00 uur CET
Tuesday:	On request*
Wednesday:	12.00 – 19.00 uur CET
Thursday:	On request*
Friday:	12.00 – 19.00 uur CET

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