Woensdrecht Air Base (EHWO)
Medium airport · Hoogerheide, Noord-Brabant, Netherlands
Airport data
| Name | Woensdrecht Air Base |
|---|---|
| ICAO | EHWO |
| IATA | WOE |
| Elevation | 63 ft (19 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 51°26'57" E 4°20'31" 51.44910, 4.34203 |
| Location | Hoogerheide, Noord-Brabant, Netherlands |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/25 | 8,015 ft (2443 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Woensdrecht Air Base at a glance
Woensdrecht Air Base is a medium airport in Hoogerheide, Noord-Brabant, Netherlands, known to airline systems as WOE. The field elevation of 63 ft (19 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at EHWO 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, 07/25, offers 8,015 ft (2443 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 07 points roughly 70° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for EHWO 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 Woensdrecht Air Base
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Antwerp International Airport (Deurne) | EBAW | 30 km (16 NM) |
| Gilze Rijen Air Base | EHGR | 43 km (23 NM) |
| Rotterdam The Hague Airport | EHRD | 57 km (31 NM) |
| Brussels Airport | EBBR | 62 km (33 NM) |
| Eindhoven Airport | EHEH | 72 km (39 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Woensdrecht Air Base
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 63 ft field elevation of Woensdrecht 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 Woensdrecht Air Base
What is the ICAO code of Woensdrecht Air Base?
The ICAO identifier of Woensdrecht Air Base is EHWO, and its IATA code is WOE. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Woensdrecht Air Base above sea level?
Woensdrecht Air Base sits at an elevation of 63 feet (19 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Woensdrecht Air Base located?
The airport lies at 51.4491, 4.3420 — in Hoogerheide, Noord-Brabant, Netherlands, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Antwerp International Airport (Deurne), about 30 km away.
Does EHWO publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for EHWO 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 Woensdrecht Air Base?
Woensdrecht Air Base has one runway. The longest, 07/25, measures 8,015 ft (2443 m) with a ASP surface.