Gilze Rijen Air Base (EHGR)
Medium airport · Rijen, Noord-Brabant, Netherlands
Airport data
| Name | Gilze Rijen Air Base |
|---|---|
| ICAO | EHGR |
| IATA | GLZ |
| Elevation | 49 ft (15 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 51°34'3" E 4°55'55" 51.56740, 4.93183 |
| Location | Rijen, Noord-Brabant, Netherlands |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/20 | 6,549 ft (1996 m) | 98 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 10/28 | 9,081 ft (2768 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Gilze Rijen Air Base at a glance
Gilze Rijen Air Base is a medium airport in Rijen, Noord-Brabant, Netherlands, known to airline systems as GLZ. The field elevation of 49 ft (15 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at EHGR 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 — 10/28 — offers 9,081 ft (2768 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 10 points roughly 100° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for EHGR 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 Gilze Rijen Air Base
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Eindhoven Airport | EHEH | 33 km (18 NM) |
| Woensdrecht Air Base | EHWO | 43 km (23 NM) |
| Antwerp International Airport (Deurne) | EBAW | 53 km (29 NM) |
| Volkel Air Base | EHVK | 55 km (30 NM) |
| Rotterdam The Hague Airport | EHRD | 55 km (30 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Gilze Rijen Air Base
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 49 ft field elevation of Gilze Rijen Air Base 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 Gilze Rijen Air Base
What is the ICAO code of Gilze Rijen Air Base?
The ICAO identifier of Gilze Rijen Air Base is EHGR, and its IATA code is GLZ. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Gilze Rijen Air Base above sea level?
Gilze Rijen Air Base sits at an elevation of 49 feet (15 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Gilze Rijen Air Base located?
The airport lies at 51.5674, 4.9318 — in Rijen, Noord-Brabant, Netherlands, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Eindhoven Airport, about 33 km away.
Does EHGR publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for EHGR 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 Gilze Rijen Air Base?
Gilze Rijen Air Base has 2 runways. The longest, 10/28, measures 9,081 ft (2768 m) with a ASP surface.