De Kooy Airfield / Den Helder Naval Air Station — Den Helder, Netherlands
← Looking for a different airport? Search hereThe airport code for De Kooy Airfield / Den Helder Naval Air Station (Den Helder) is DHR — its ICAO code is EHKD.
Distance & flight time from DHR
De Kooy Airfield / Den Helder Naval Air Station
De Kooy Airfield, coded DHR, is located near Den Helder in the Netherlands and operates as a joint civil-military facility, home to the Royal Netherlands Navy's helicopter operations as Den Helder Naval Air Station. Den Helder itself is a significant naval town, serving as the main base for the Royal Netherlands Navy, and the airfield supports naval helicopter squadrons involved in maritime patrol, search and rescue, and offshore support missions in the North Sea. Civilian use of DHR is limited, primarily involving general aviation and occasional charter flights connecting to offshore oil and gas platforms or the Wadden Islands. The airfield's dual military-civilian character makes it distinct from typical Dutch regional airports.
Runways at De Kooy Airfield / Den Helder Naval Air Station (DHR)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03/21 | 4183 ft (1275 m) | 98 ft (30 m) | CON |
Radio frequencies for De Kooy Airfield / Den Helder Naval Air Station (DHR)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| APP | APP/ARR | 124.23 MHz |
| ATIS | ATIS | 133.01 MHz |
| FIS | Dutch MIL Info | 132.35 MHz |
| GND | De Kooy Ground | 121.73 MHz |
| TWR | De Kooy Tower | 120.13 MHz |
Airports near De Kooy Airfield / Den Helder Naval Air Station (DHR)
- Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) — 68.4 km (42.5 mi)
- Lelystad Airport (LEY) — 72.0 km (44.7 mi)
- Leeuwarden Air Base (LWR) — 73.7 km (45.8 mi)
- Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM) — 110.0 km (68.4 mi)
- Groningen Airport Eelde (GRQ) — 122.1 km (75.9 mi)
- Gilze Rijen Air Base (GLZ) — 151.1 km (93.9 mi)
- Volkel Air Base (UDE) — 154.3 km (95.9 mi)
- Twente Airport (ENS) — 159.6 km (99.2 mi)
DHR is a mixed naval and civil airfield near Den Helder, useful mainly for offshore charter or military logistics searches rather than typical passenger travel bookings within the Netherlands.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for De Kooy Airfield / Den Helder Naval Air Station?
The IATA code for De Kooy Airfield / Den Helder Naval Air Station is DHR.
What is the ICAO code for De Kooy Airfield / Den Helder Naval Air Station?
The ICAO code for De Kooy Airfield / Den Helder Naval Air Station is EHKD. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.