Medium airport · Rijen, Netherlands
Gilze Rijen Air Base
Gilze Rijen Air Base is a medium airport serving Rijen, Netherlands. Its IATA code is GLZ. Its ICAO code is EHGR. It has 2 runways, longest 9,081 ft (ASP). Elevation 49 ft.
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Airport facts
| Location | Rijen, Netherlands |
|---|---|
| IATA code | GLZ |
| ICAO code | EHGR |
| Type | Medium airport |
| Runways | 2 runways, longest 9,081 ft (ASP) |
| Elevation | 49 ft |
| Coordinates | 51.5674° N, 4.9318° E |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
History
It is known for having the hottest temperature ever measured in the Netherlands, with a temperature of 40.7 °C, on July 25, 2019.
Official website: http://www.defensie.nl/luchtmacht/luchtmachtbases/gilze-rijen/ — the airport's own site has the current flight and visiting information.
Landmarks near this airport
Famous landmarks close to Gilze Rijen Air Base, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site LandmarkProfiles.
- Kinderdijk Windmills · Netherlands · 25.3 miles away
- Atomium · Belgium · 53.0 miles away
- Van Gogh Museum · Netherlands · 54.7 miles away
- Rijksmuseum · Netherlands · 54.8 miles away
- Royal Palace of Amsterdam · Netherlands · 55.7 miles away
- Grand Place, Brussels · Belgium · 55.8 miles away
National parks near this airport
National parks close to Gilze Rijen Air Base, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site National Park Profiles.
- De Biesbosch National Park · Netherlands · 15.1 miles away
- Utrechtse Heuvelrug National Park · Netherlands · 38.3 miles away
- De Groote Peel National Park · Netherlands · 41.4 miles away
- Oosterschelde National Park · Netherlands · 42.4 miles away
- De Maasduinen National Park · Netherlands · 49.7 miles away
- Hoge Veluwe National Park · Netherlands · 51.4 miles away
Airports nearby
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code for Gilze Rijen Air Base?
Gilze Rijen Air Base — its IATA code is GLZ and its ICAO code is EHGR.
Where is Gilze Rijen Air Base located?
Gilze Rijen Air Base serves Rijen, Netherlands. Its coordinates are 51.5674° N, 4.9318° E.
What is the history of Gilze Rijen Air Base?
It is known for having the hottest temperature ever measured in the Netherlands, with a temperature of 40.7 °C, on July 25, 2019.
Sources
- https://davidmegginson.github.io/ourairports-data/airports.csv#2520
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gilze-Rijen_Air_Base
Page last updated 13 November 2026.