De Kooy Airfield / Den Helder Naval Air Station (EHKD)
Medium airport · Den Helder, Noord-Holland, Netherlands
Airport data
| Name | De Kooy Airfield / Den Helder Naval Air Station |
|---|---|
| ICAO | EHKD |
| IATA | DHR |
| Elevation | 3 ft (1 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 52°55'24" E 4°46'50" 52.92340, 4.78062 |
| Location | Den Helder, Noord-Holland, Netherlands |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/21 | 4,183 ft (1275 m) | 98 ft | CON | Yes |
De Kooy Airfield / Den Helder Naval Air Station at a glance
De Kooy Airfield / Den Helder Naval Air Station is a medium airport in Den Helder, Noord-Holland, Netherlands, known to airline systems as DHR. The field elevation of 3 ft (1 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at EHKD are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
The single runway, 03/21, offers 4,183 ft (1275 m) of con 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 EHKD 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 De Kooy Airfield / Den Helder Naval Air Station
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | EHAM | 68 km (37 NM) |
| Lelystad Airport | EHLE | 72 km (39 NM) |
| Leeuwarden Air Base | EHLW | 74 km (40 NM) |
| Rotterdam The Hague Airport | EHRD | 110 km (59 NM) |
| Deelen Air Base | EHDL | 121 km (65 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for De Kooy Airfield / Den Helder Naval Air Station
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 3 ft field elevation of De Kooy Airfield / Den Helder Naval Air Station 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 De Kooy Airfield / Den Helder Naval Air Station
What is the ICAO code of De Kooy Airfield / Den Helder Naval Air Station?
The ICAO identifier of De Kooy Airfield / Den Helder Naval Air Station is EHKD, and its IATA code is DHR. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is De Kooy Airfield / Den Helder Naval Air Station above sea level?
De Kooy Airfield / Den Helder Naval Air Station sits at an elevation of 3 feet (1 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is De Kooy Airfield / Den Helder Naval Air Station located?
The airport lies at 52.9234, 4.7806 — in Den Helder, Noord-Holland, Netherlands, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, about 68 km away.
Does EHKD publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for EHKD 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 De Kooy Airfield / Den Helder Naval Air Station?
De Kooy Airfield / Den Helder Naval Air Station has one runway. The longest, 03/21, measures 4,183 ft (1275 m) with a CON surface.