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✈️ Drachten Airport — Gateway to the Northern Netherlands

Drachten Airportis a regional airfield currently serving hobby pilots and flight training. Located in the heart of Friesland, and strategically positioned along the A7 highwaybetween the provinces of Friesland, Drenthe, and Groningen, the airport is ideally situated to become a vibrant hub for aviation, business, and lifestyle.

A Place for Aviation Innovation

We actively encourage innovation across all areas of aviation. The airport’s location offers easy access to regional companies developing synthetic fuels, hydrogen technologies, drones, and VTOL (Vertical Take-Off and Landing) vehicles— making it the perfect base for pioneering aviation projects and collaborations.

Live and Work Among the Skies

Experience the freedom of aviation living — the American dream, in the Netherlands.
As an aviator, you’ll have the opportunity to live and work directly at the airfield, enjoying a unique lifestyle that combines flying, business, and recreation. With the Dutch coastal islands nearby, you can easily explore the North Sea coastline or make short hops to the UK, France, Germany, and Scandinavia— all just a flight away. This is saving you money by combining  living, hangar space and have your business on one spot. 

Operational Details

Drachten Airport aims to be open daily on a UDP basis, with mandatory PPR (Prior Permission Required). Upon request, pilots will receive a briefing, including details for air-to-air communicationprocedures when an aeronautical station operator is unavailable. This will be coordinated through the PPR process.

Discover Friesland and Beyond

Friesland is known for its distinct culture, traditions, and natural beauty.
Local highlights include:

• The world-famous Elfstedentocht (11-City Tour)for skating, biking, walking, and stand-up paddling

• The majestic Friesian horses

• A rich tradition of inland sailing and watersports

• Renowned boat builders, from small tenders to luxury yachts

• Beautiful cycling routesand peaceful forests and lakes

The airport is just 1.2 NM east of Drachten city center, surrounded by nature — perfect for boating, biking, and walking. Two major cities are only 30 minutes away, and Amsterdamcan be reached in 1 hour and 30 minutes by car.

Gateway to the Islands

From Drachten, you’re close to all Dutch and German coastal islands:

• Texel (EHTX)– 45 NM West

• Vlieland & Terschelling– nearby to the northwest

• Ameland (EHAL)– 25 NM Northwest

• Schiermonnikoog– north of Friesland

• Borkum (EDWR)– 35 NM Northeast

• Norderney, Helgoland, and Sylt– easily accessible to the east

Nearby international airports include:

• EHGG – Groningen Eelde Airport(15 NM East)

• EHAM – Amsterdam Schiphol Airport(70 NM Southwest)

• EDWF – Leer/Papenburg Airport(45 NM East)

Visitor Information

We look forward to welcoming you to Drachten Airportto explore opportunities in aviation, business, and lifestyle.

For inquiries, please call or emailus — we’ll be happy to discuss your plans or schedule a visit.

If you wish to rent a bicycle or hire a car during your stay, simply click on the buttons to arrange. 

Hotspot in the region

• EHGG - Groningen Eelde International Airport is only 15NM E of our Airport, This airport has all facilities to come in with bad weather conditions.
  
• EHAL - Ameland Island airport is just 25NM N/W of our airport.
• EHTX - Texel InternationalAirport is just 45NM West of our Airport.
• EDWR - Borkum Island Airport is only 35NM N/E of our airport.
• EDWF - Leer/papenburg airport is 45NM E of our airport
• EHAM - Amsterdam Schiphol Airport is only 70NM S/W of our airport.

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