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”.

Legally, Drachten Airfield may be open ‘during daylight hours in accordance with visibility regulations (VFR).’ This means from 15 minutes before sunrise until 15 minutes after sunset. However, when the airfield is open, an airfield service staff member must be present. Due to the limited capacity of the airfield service, the airfield is open at more specific times.

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

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

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).

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

EHDR	119.655	Drachten Radio
FIS	132.350	Dutchmil Information
FIS (eastwards)	120.305	Eelde Approach