Volkel Air Base (EHVK)
Medium airport · Uden, Noord-Brabant, Netherlands
Airport data
| Name | Volkel Air Base |
|---|---|
| ICAO | EHVK |
| IATA | UDE |
| Elevation | 72 ft (22 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 51°39'26" E 5°42'28" 51.65722, 5.70778 |
| Location | Uden, Noord-Brabant, Netherlands |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06L/24R | 9,922 ft (3024 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 06R/24L | 9,931 ft (3027 m) | 74 ft | ASP | Yes |
Volkel Air Base at a glance
Volkel Air Base is a medium airport in Uden, Noord-Brabant, Netherlands, known to airline systems as UDE. The field elevation of 72 ft (22 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at EHVK 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 — 06R/24L — offers 9,931 ft (3027 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 06R points roughly 60° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for EHVK 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 Volkel Air Base
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Weeze (Niederrhein) Airport | EDLV | 31 km (17 NM) |
| Eindhoven Airport | EHEH | 33 km (18 NM) |
| Kempen Airport Budel | EHBD | 45 km (24 NM) |
| Deelen Air Base | EHDL | 46 km (25 NM) |
| Gilze Rijen Air Base | EHGR | 55 km (30 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Volkel Air Base
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 72 ft field elevation of Volkel 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 Volkel Air Base
What is the ICAO code of Volkel Air Base?
The ICAO identifier of Volkel Air Base is EHVK, and its IATA code is UDE. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Volkel Air Base above sea level?
Volkel Air Base sits at an elevation of 72 feet (22 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Volkel Air Base located?
The airport lies at 51.6572, 5.7078 — in Uden, Noord-Brabant, Netherlands, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Weeze (Niederrhein) Airport, about 31 km away.
Does EHVK publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for EHVK 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 Volkel Air Base?
Volkel Air Base has 2 runways. The longest, 06R/24L, measures 9,931 ft (3027 m) with a ASP surface.