Airports / Netherlands / RTM
Rotterdam The Hague Airport.
Rotterdam, Netherlands · -15 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.2/5
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4,367 ratings
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Operators based
-15
Elevation ft
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Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
#7 / 14
Netherlands airports by Google rating
4.2★ across 4367 Google ratings , ranked against 14 rated Netherlands fields.
24 nm
To the nearest alternate
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS), 6 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Rotterdam The Hague Airport (EHRD / RTM) sits in Rotterdam, Netherlands, where it functions as a large commercial airport. The field lies at an elevation of -15 feet. The airport supports scheduled airline service as well as private jet and charter movements.
RTM has no resident charter fleet; trips here are typically flown by operators repositioning from surrounding airports. Useful alternates include Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS, 24 nm), Gilze Rijen Air Base (GLZ, 30 nm), and Woensdrecht Air Base (WOE, 31 nm). RTM offers a single 7,218-foot paved runway, which supports charter types through the VIP airliner class.
Quotes for flights out of RTM vary with aircraft type, repositioning, and schedule flexibility. The airport is also known as Vliegveld Zestienhoven. Use the cost estimator to model a trip from RTM, or browse verified operators serving the area.
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Field capability
ICAO
EHRD
IATA
RTM
FAA / Local
EHRD
Elevation
-15 ft
Coordinates
51.9569° N · 4.4372° 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
Large
Scheduled svc
Yes
Elevation vs Netherlands fields
state range -15–375 ft
At -15 ft, RTM sits lower than 93% of the 14 Netherlands fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 7,218 ft
- 06/247,218 ft × 148 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 7,218 ft
RTM's 7,218 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.
- 24nmAMSAmsterdam Airport SchipholAmsterdam
- 30nmGLZGilze Rijen Air BaseRijen
- 31nmWOEWoensdrecht Air BaseHoogerheide
- 46nmANRAntwerp International Airport (Deurne)Antwerp
- 46nmEINEindhoven AirportEindhoven
- 50nmLEYLelystad AirportLelystad
Location
Open the full mapEHRD · Rotterdam The Hague Airport · Rotterdam, Netherlands
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from RTM on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Boston (BED) | 2,997 nm | 7h 22m |
| New York (TEB) | 3,155 nm | 7h 44m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 3,348 nm | 8h 11m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 3,570 nm | 8h 42m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 3,780 nm | 9h 11m |
| Anchorage (ANC) | 3,905 nm | 9h 29m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 3,965 nm | 9h 37m |
| Miami (MIA) | 4,012 nm | 9h 44m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use RTM?
- Rotterdam The Hague Airport's longest paved runway is 7,218 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 RTM?
- Rotterdam The Hague Airport has one runway; the longest measures 7,218 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to RTM?
- The closest alternate is Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS), about 24 nm away, followed by Gilze Rijen Air Base (GLZ) at 30 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from RTM to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Boston about 7h 22m (2,997 nm), New York about 7h 44m (3,155 nm), Washington DC about 8h 11m (3,348 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.