Weelde
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ICAO Code | EBWE/ |
Last Validated | |
City | Weelde |
Position | 51°23'42"N 004°57'38"E |
Runway(s) | 07/25 |
Elevation | 105ft |
General
Weelde is well known for the large storage-area of the Belgian Forces. It holds several disposed F-16s and other aircraft. Base-tours are given regularly, by prior request obviously. The Air Cadets can normally be found here, attending a summer camp, from April until September. The Weelde Squadron has been disbanded.
Layout
The airfield actually consists of two parts. The active area is south of the N132 road. It has small dispersal areas on each corner, and larger taxiways and dispersal areas on the southeast and southwest side. The latter holds the air cadets hangar. The northwest side is occupied by the storage barns.
Getting There
Take exit 11 from highway A58/E312 (Tilburg-Breda). Follow the N283/N12 towards Goirle. When you reach Weelde, take the first possibility towards Weelde Station. You will pass the airfield.
Around the Airport

When asked, it is sometimes possible to photograph the Gliders on the field. (Dirk Jansens)
Frequencies
119.600 | Weelde Radio |
123.500 | Belgian Air Cadets |
Based Operators
Luchtcadetten | various gliders |
More Info
Kempische Aero Club | This is a glider club. |
Vlaamse Zweefvlieg Academie | This is the Flemish Glider Academy. |
Order of Battle Belgium
Belgian Air Component |
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