Kempen Airport Budel (EHBD)
Medium airport · Weert, Noord-Brabant, Netherlands
Airport data
| Name | Kempen Airport Budel |
|---|---|
| ICAO | EHBD |
| Elevation | 114 ft (35 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 51°15'19" E 5°36'5" 51.25530, 5.60139 |
| Location | Weert, Noord-Brabant, Netherlands |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/21 | 3,934 ft (1199 m) | 75 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 03G/21G | 1,969 ft (600 m) | 99 ft | grass | No |
Kempen Airport Budel at a glance
Kempen Airport Budel is a medium airport in Weert, Noord-Brabant, Netherlands. The field elevation of 114 ft (35 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at EHBD are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 03/21 — offers 3,934 ft (1199 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 03 points roughly 30° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for EHBD shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Kempen Airport Budel
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kleine Brogel Air Base | EBBL | 13 km (7 NM) |
| Eindhoven Airport | EHEH | 27 km (15 NM) |
| Maastricht Aachen Airport | EHBK | 40 km (22 NM) |
| Geilenkirchen Air Base | ETNG | 45 km (24 NM) |
| Volkel Air Base | EHVK | 45 km (24 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Kempen Airport Budel
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 114 ft field elevation of Kempen Airport Budel can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 14 airports and airfields we list for Netherlands — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Kempen Airport Budel
What is the ICAO code of Kempen Airport Budel?
The ICAO identifier of Kempen Airport Budel is EHBD, and it has no IATA code assigned. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Kempen Airport Budel above sea level?
Kempen Airport Budel sits at an elevation of 114 feet (35 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Kempen Airport Budel located?
The airport lies at 51.2553, 5.6014 — in Weert, Noord-Brabant, Netherlands, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Kleine Brogel Air Base, about 13 km away.
Does EHBD publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for EHBD appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Kempen Airport Budel?
Kempen Airport Budel has 2 runways. The longest, 03/21, measures 3,934 ft (1199 m) with a ASP surface.