Gilze-Rijen

1East side approach

Along the road, there are plenty of good spots to take pictures. As the threshold of the runway is only a couple of metres from the road, traffic lights are placed there to stop the traffic. From this spot, you also have a nice view of the base, but because there are many trees, you cannot see a lot. To the left of the runway is the former USAF reserve base, which is no longer in use. To visit the spot, you can park your car at the designated parking lot just on the opposite side of the road (near the gilder club hangar).

2Along the N282

Here you will have a good view of aircraft landing at runway 20. The Historical Flight are one of the few who use this runway for fixed-wing aircraft. From this spot, you are also able to see the phase maintenance hangars of the Chinooks and Cougars. The hangars for the Chinooks are the ones directly along the road. Those for the Cougars are behind it. There are also some openings in the bushes which enable you to have a peek into the hangars.

3The main gate

At the gate a NF-5, a Bo105 and a F-84 are preserved.

4Southwest side view - runway 10

Along the small road you can park your car and from there you have a nice view of runway 10. Due to a lot of trees you only can see the perimeter of the airfield. Landing aircraft can easily be seen here, but departing aircraft from runway 28 are often too high or noticed too late due to the obstructed view.

5Historical Flight apron

From the dead end road you can see the RNLAF Historical Flight apron.

6The slopes - runway 02

Along this road, you have various spots from where you can see the aircraft on runway 02. On your left you can see parts of the RNLAF Historical Flight apron. The most famous spot is along the fence near two very small hills inside the perimeter. These are called 'The slopes' and the air force is training here often. Because the land between the road and the airbase is a cornfield your view can be completely blocked when the corn has grown too high.