Merville-Calonne Airport — Merville, Nord, France
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Distance & flight time from HZB
Merville-Calonne Airport
HZB is Merville-Calonne Airport, located near Merville in the Hauts-de-France region of northern France. The airport has deep historical roots, having served as an airfield during both World Wars, including use by Allied forces during WWI and as a Luftwaffe base during the German occupation in WWII. Today HZB operates mainly as a general aviation and flying club facility, hosting light aircraft, gliding, and aviation training rather than commercial airline traffic. Its location in the Nord-Pas-de-Calais countryside makes it popular with recreational pilots and aviation history enthusiasts drawn to the area's wartime aviation heritage. The surrounding region, scarred and shaped by two world wars, retains numerous historic airfields, and HZB is among those still active today for civilian flying.
Runways at Merville-Calonne Airport (HZB)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04/22 | 6037 ft (1840 m) | 98 ft (30 m) | ASP |
Radio frequencies for Merville-Calonne Airport (HZB)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| APP | LILLE APP | 120.275 MHz |
| ATIS | ATIS | 127.9 MHz |
| GND | MERVILLE GND | 121.675 MHz |
| TWR | MERVILLE TWR | 119.075 MHz |
Airports near Merville-Calonne Airport (HZB)
- Lille Airport (LIL) — 33.0 km (20.5 mi)
- Kortrijk-Wevelgem International Airport (KJK) — 45.7 km (28.4 mi)
- Calais Marck Airport (CQF) — 61.6 km (38.3 mi)
- Ostend-Bruges International Airport (OST) — 66.7 km (41.4 mi)
- Le Touquet-Côte d'Opale Airport (LTQ) — 72.9 km (45.3 mi)
- Lydd London Ashford Airport (LYX) — 125.5 km (78.0 mi)
- Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL) — 129.6 km (80.5 mi)
- Brussels Airport (BRU) — 133.3 km (82.8 mi)
HZB draws searches from aviation history buffs and pilots interested in this former wartime airfield near Merville, France, now used for general aviation rather than commercial flights.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for Merville-Calonne Airport?
The IATA code for Merville-Calonne Airport is HZB.
What is the ICAO code for Merville-Calonne Airport?
The ICAO code for Merville-Calonne Airport is LFQT. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.