Oostwold Airfield

Oostwold, NL 🇳🇱 Small Airport

ICAO

EHOW

IATA

Elevation

1 ft

Region

NL-GR

Local Time

Airport Information

GPS Code: EHOW

Local Code: Not available

Location: 53.208775° N, 7.033053° E

Continent: EU

Type: Small Airport

Terminal Information Not Available
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What Travelers Say

AI-Generated Summary Based on web research

Oostwold Airfield (EHOW) in Oostwold, NL, is generally regarded by travelers and pilots as a charming and welcoming general aviation aerodrome with a strong focus on recreational flying and aviation activities. Overall sentiment is positive, with visitors appreciating the friendly staff and the unique experiences offered. The airfield is particularly praised for its accessible pricing and opportunities for flight enthusiasts.

What Travelers Love

Charming Atmosphere & Beautiful Surroundings: The airfield is known for its pleasant environment and scenic location.
Friendly and Helpful Staff: Travelers express satisfaction with staff communication, highlighting their friendliness and helpfulness.
Competitive Pricing: The airport is noted for competitive pricing, especially for aircraft rentals, making flying more accessible.
Flight Training & Unique Experiences: Opportunities for flight training, scenic flights over Groningen and the Wadden Islands, and even adventure flights in historic aircraft like the Boeing Stearman are available.
Well-Organized Events: The airfield has a history of well-organized events, including airshows (though the large airshow format is changing, other events are planned).
New Asphalt Runway: A newly asphalted runway was completed in March 2025, improving flying conditions.
On-site Restaurant and Museum: Café Hangar 28 provides dining, and the Heritage Hangar offers a small museum with historic aircraft.
Aircraft Maintenance Services: Part 145 airplane maintenance is available through Vliegbedrijf Tom van der Meulen.
Fuel Availability: Both AvGAS 100 LL and Jet A1 fuel are available.
"Sleeping Under Your Wing": For pilots staying overnight, the option to sleep under their aircraft's wing is offered for free.

Common Complaints

Limited Amenities: Some visitors have noted instances of restaurant closures at inconvenient times.
Noise Pollution: The air traffic can be a source of noise pollution, which may be bothersome to nearby residents.
No Customs or Immigration: The airfield generally does not offer customs or immigration services ("Customs: No," "Immigration: No"), limiting international flights to those from Schengen countries, although customs can be arranged upon request.
Limited Ground Transport Listings: Some directories do not list ground transport providers, though local taxis, buses (Line 17), and bikes are available in Winschoten and at the aerodrome.

Oostwold Airfield offers a unique and enjoyable experience for general aviation pilots and enthusiasts, with its friendly atmosphere, diverse activities, and continuous improvements like the new runway. While traditional "traveler" amenities like extensive dining or formal customs are limited due to its small size, it excels as a community-oriented aerodrome for flying and aviation events.

Generated 6 days ago

This summary is automatically generated by AI based on web research of traveler reviews and experiences. AI-generated content may not always be 100% accurate.

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Airport Routes

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For Pilots

Designation	Length	Width	Surface	Status
`06/24`	2625 ft	66 ft	Asphalt	Active

Type	Description	Frequency
APP	Eelde Approach	`120.305 MHz`
Radio	Oostwold Radio	`118.33 MHz`
TWR	Eelde Tower	`118.705 MHz`

Ident	Name	Type	Frequency

Ground Transportation

Ground Transportation Information

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Taxis

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Public Transportation

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