Airports / Netherlands / GLZ
Gilze Rijen Air Base.
Rijen, Netherlands · 49 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.4/5
Google rating
45 ratings
0
Operators based
49
Elevation ft
Google rating
Google reviews
Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
#4 / 14
Netherlands airports by Google rating
4.4★ across 45 Google ratings , ranked against 14 rated Netherlands fields.
18 nm
To the nearest alternate
Eindhoven Airport (EIN), 6 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Located in Rijen, Netherlands, Gilze Rijen Air Base (EHGR / GLZ) operates as a mid-sized airport. The airport sits 49 feet above sea level. With no scheduled airline service, it caters to private, charter, and general aviation traffic.
No charter operator is headquartered on the field, but operators routinely position aircraft into GLZ for departures. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Eindhoven Airport (EIN, 18 nm), Woensdrecht Air Base (WOE, 23 nm), and Antwerp International Airport (Deurne) (ANR, 29 nm). With 2 runways, the longest 9,081-foot paved runway, GLZ can typically accommodate aircraft as large as VIP airliners.
Charter pricing from GLZ depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Rijen.
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Field capability
ICAO
EHGR
IATA
GLZ
FAA / Local
EHGR
Elevation
49 ft
Coordinates
51.5674° N · 4.9318° E
Airspace
G · GolfClass G, GolfUncontrolled field, no tower. Pilots self-announce and sequence themselves on the common traffic advisory frequency.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Medium
Scheduled svc
No
Elevation vs Netherlands fields
state range -15–375 ft
At 49 ft, GLZ sits lower than 50% of the 14 Netherlands fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
2 runways
longest 9,081 ft
- 10/289,081 ft × 148 ftAsphaltLighted
- 02/206,549 ft × 98 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 9,081 ft
GLZ's 9,081 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 18nmEINEindhoven AirportEindhoven
- 23nmWOEWoensdrecht Air BaseHoogerheide
- 29nmANRAntwerp International Airport (Deurne)Antwerp
- 29nmUDEVolkel Air BaseUden
- 30nmRTMRotterdam The Hague AirportRotterdam
- 31nmEHBDKempen Airport BudelWeert
Location
Open the full mapEHGR · Gilze Rijen Air Base · Rijen, Netherlands
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from GLZ on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Boston (BED) | 3,023 nm | 7h 26m |
| New York (TEB) | 3,181 nm | 7h 48m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 3,374 nm | 8h 15m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 3,598 nm | 8h 46m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 3,807 nm | 9h 15m |
| Anchorage (ANC) | 3,932 nm | 9h 33m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 3,988 nm | 9h 40m |
| Miami (MIA) | 4,035 nm | 9h 47m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use GLZ?
- Gilze Rijen Air Base's longest paved runway is 9,081 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at GLZ?
- Gilze Rijen Air Base has 2 runways; the longest measures 9,081 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to GLZ?
- The closest alternate is Eindhoven Airport (EIN), about 18 nm away, followed by Woensdrecht Air Base (WOE) at 23 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from GLZ to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Boston about 7h 26m (3,023 nm), New York about 7h 48m (3,181 nm), Washington DC about 8h 15m (3,374 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.