Flying in Rotterdam, Netherlands
There are 12 airfields within 93 miles of Rotterdam — the nearest is Rotterdam The Hague Airport (EHRD), about 3 miles out. Daylight runs from about 16h 29m of daylight at midsummer down to about 7h 31m 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 Rotterdam
Public and private airfields within 93 miles, nearest first.
Rotterdam The Hague Airport
Maasvlakte Heliport
Q13-A Heliport
Breda International Airport
P18-A Heliport
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
P15-E Heliport
Gilze Rijen Air Base
Hollandse Kust Zuid Alpha Heliport
Woensdrecht Air Base
Hilversum Airfield
Lichteiland Goeree 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) | 03:46–20:14 | 16h 29m |
| Equinox (Mar 20) | 06:05–17:55 | 11h 51m |
| December solstice (Dec 21) | 08:14–15:46 | 7h 31m |
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 | 13.3°C / 56°F | 5.3°C / 42°F | 21 km/h | 40% |
| Summer | 22.1°C / 72°F | 14.1°C / 57°F | 20 km/h | 43% |
| Autumn | 15.9°C / 61°F | 9.8°C / 50°F | 22 km/h | 48% |
| Winter | 7.7°C / 46°F | 2.9°C / 37°F | 25 km/h | 47% |
Airspace & charts
For the exact airspace classes, frequencies, restricted areas, and airfield plates around Rotterdam, go straight to the official sources — never plan a route off this page alone.
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