Flying in Eindhoven, Netherlands
There are 12 airfields within 93 miles of Eindhoven — the nearest is Eindhoven Airport (EHEH), about 4 miles out. Daylight runs from about 16h 24m of daylight at midsummer down to about 7h 36m at midwinter, so your VFR window shifts a lot through the year. Below: the airfields nearby, the seasonal daylight and weather, and where to find the official charts.
Airfields near Eindhoven
Public and private airfields within 93 miles, nearest first.
Eindhoven Airport
Kempen Airport Budel
Volkel Air Base
Kleine Brogel Air Base
Balen-Keiheuvel Airfield
Weelde Air Base
Leopoldsburg Airfield
Gilze Rijen Air Base
Kasterlee Heliport
Ham Heliport
Genk Zwartberg Airfield
Houthalen Heliport
Daylight & the VFR window
Most VFR flying happens between sunrise and sunset, so daylight length is your practical flying window. Times below are local solar time (clock times shift with your time zone and DST). Plan night currency and reserves around the short end of the year.
| Time of year | Sunrise–sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|
| June solstice (Jun 21) | 03:48–20:12 | 16h 24m |
| Equinox (Mar 20) | 06:05–17:55 | 11h 51m |
| December solstice (Dec 21) | 08:12–15:48 | 7h 36m |
Typical weather
Seasonal averages from 2021–2023. A guide to what to pack and plan for — always check current METARs, TAFs, and NOTAMs before you fly.
| Season | Avg high | Avg low | Avg wind | Wet days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 14.1°C / 57°F | 5.1°C / 41°F | 19 km/h | 39% |
| Summer | 23.4°C / 74°F | 14.1°C / 57°F | 17 km/h | 41% |
| Autumn | 16.1°C / 61°F | 9°C / 48°F | 18 km/h | 43% |
| Winter | 7.4°C / 45°F | 2.3°C / 36°F | 21 km/h | 48% |
Airspace & charts
For the exact airspace classes, frequencies, restricted areas, and airfield plates around Eindhoven, go straight to the official sources — never plan a route off this page alone.
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