Down below all information about the different active and former bases/training areas
Deelen
1. Base info (environmental)
2. Base Rules
3. Spotterspots
4. Map (pdf)
De Kooy
1. Base info (enviromental)
This Airbase belongs to the 860Squadron this squadron is the Maritime operator of the NH-90 the area is close to the sea and also close to the "waddeneilanden" the Dutch islands in the North of the state "Noord holland" also North Holland. 5 minutes away by car south from the base is a Mc Donalds.
2. Base Rules
Spotting is allowed dont go on the private area and if u do so please be kind to the people maybe they are ok with you to spot out there. Keep up to the speed limits because there a alot of police cars around and its a busy way with alot of reckless drivers.
3. Spotterspots
1. North, this spot is directly underneath the runway, If u are by car you can park on Doggersvaart near company called VRZA Afd. Helderland e.o.
2. East: The east side is the most known side but works always good its next to the road and you can walk up to the fence but dont lean to the fence you can easily take pictures through or by ladder.
3. South/south-east: NOTE: This area is not official noticed as spotters place but is an parkinglot of some staff over there if you be kind to them and it isnt busy you can try at own risk but prefer not to go by car.
- TRAIN: if youre going by train the nearest train station is Den Helder Zuid its only walking/biking all the way over to the end of the Doggersvaart otherwise you can take the bus but for that information its the best to use the following apps:
- NS App
- 9292
Media: https://www.instagram.com/860squadron?igsh=MWdwN2kyeXlqNGpjbA==
4. Map (pdf)
Eindhoven
Gilze-Rijen
1. Base info (enviromental)
2. Base Rules
3. Spotterspots
4. Map (pdf)
Leeuwarden
1. Base info (enviromental)
2. Base Rules
3. Spotterspots
4. Map (pdf)
Soesterberg
1. Base info (environmental)
Soesterberg Airbase is an former USAF base, It was active from 1910 untill the late 1900's after the Americans leaving the base it hase been closed for a while to the public nowadays its open (partially due to wildlife) as an museum about history of Soesterberg but also about the world wars that happened in the years there are many events during the year want to know more?
https://www.nmm.nl/nl/zien-en-doen/buiten/park-vliegbasis-soesterberg/
2. Base Rules
- Stay on the path
- Biking is allowed on the bikinglane/routes only
- Dont disturb wildlife
- Visiting after sunset is prohibited
3. Spotterspots
There Arent many (flying) movements only missing man once a year and sometimes aircrafts do their farewell flight over the base, on the summer events they ride with a lot of tanks for the best position go to the Arena u can see the show from very close keep your cameralens at max 200mm then.
Media: https://www.instagram.com/nationaal_militair_museum?igsh=bGduN2o5cXExNTNu
4. Map (JPG)
Photo albums below the page
Twenthe
1. Base info (enviromental)
2. Base Rules
3. Spotterspots
4. Map (pdf)
Valkenburg
1. Base info (enviromental)
2. Base Rules
3. Spotterspots
4. Map (pdf)
Volkel
1. Base info (enviromental)
Volkel Air Base is strongly intertwined with North Brabant. The base is located in the outlying area of the municipality of Uden, in North Brabant. There is a good relationship with local residents. The airbase commander regularly consults with representatives of these municipalities about noise pollution, among other things. In addition, the base is regularly involved in regional events.
2. Base Rules:
It is and remains forbidden, within the limits of Dutch jurisdiction, to take photographs of military works (fixed infrastructure in use by Defense). This is laid down in Article 430 of the Penal Code and also applies to photography from the air.
3. Spotterspots
At the BBC, or Basic Visitor Center. A little further down the road you will come to a main gate closed to you. From here, three gatekeepers are visible in the distance: an F-84F Thunderstreak, an F-104G Starfighter and an F-16A Falcon. Unfortunately, it is not possible to briefly enter the base to photograph these aircraft.
1. This spot is sort of an official lookout place. Just turn of Peelsweg east of the air base to the marked parking area next to a little forest. Then walk up to the fence for line-ups and stand away for arrivals.
2. Along N264 you will find a small gravel path/area where you can park and then walk up here by passing the field along the row of trees. You will get to the fence where you can position yourself freely.
3.This spot is simply the resting area/parking lot along N264 highway just before you pass the runway axis. Park here and either position yourself around here for arrivals or head towards the little “mound” at the trees along the fence from where you can also see the runway (long lenses needed!).
Nearest bus station: Odiliapeel, Rouwstraat
4. Map (JPG) InShot_20240814_170732639.jpg
Photo albums below the page
Woensdrecht
1. Base info (enviromental)
2. Base Rules
3. Spotterspots
4. Map (pdf)
Ypenburg
1. Base info (enviromental)
2. Base Rules
3. Spotterspots
4. Map (pdf)
Others
1. Base info (enviromental)
2. Base Rules
3. Spotterspots
4. Map (pdf)