Maastricht Aachen Airport (EHBK)
Large airport · Maastricht, Limburg, Netherlands
Airport data
| Name | Maastricht Aachen Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | EHBK |
| IATA | MST |
| Elevation | 375 ft (114 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 50°54'40" E 5°46'10" 50.91109, 5.76940 |
| Location | Maastricht, Limburg, Netherlands |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/21 | 9,022 ft (2750 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Maastricht Aachen Airport at a glance
Maastricht Aachen Airport is a large airport in Maastricht, Limburg, Netherlands, known to airline systems as MST. The field elevation of 375 ft (114 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at EHBK are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
The single runway, 03/21, offers 9,022 ft (2750 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 EHBK 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 Maastricht Aachen Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Geilenkirchen Air Base | ETNG | 20 km (11 NM) |
| Kleine Brogel Air Base | EBBL | 35 km (19 NM) |
| Liège Airport | EBLG | 38 km (21 NM) |
| Kempen Airport Budel | EHBD | 40 km (22 NM) |
| Mönchengladbach Airport | EDLN | 62 km (33 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Maastricht Aachen Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 375 ft field elevation of Maastricht Aachen Airport 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 Maastricht Aachen Airport
What is the ICAO code of Maastricht Aachen Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Maastricht Aachen Airport is EHBK, and its IATA code is MST. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Maastricht Aachen Airport above sea level?
Maastricht Aachen Airport sits at an elevation of 375 feet (114 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Maastricht Aachen Airport located?
The airport lies at 50.9111, 5.7694 — in Maastricht, Limburg, Netherlands, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Geilenkirchen Air Base, about 20 km away.
Does EHBK publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for EHBK 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 Maastricht Aachen Airport?
Maastricht Aachen Airport has one runway. The longest, 03/21, measures 9,022 ft (2750 m) with a ASP surface.