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Nearest Airport to Merksplas: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Merksplas is Gilze Rijen Air Base (GLZ), about 24 km (15 mi) away in Netherlands. The closest large international airport is Eindhoven Airport (EIN), 37 km away.

Closest airport GLZ Gilze Rijen Air Base 24 km · 15 mi · ~25 min by car
Closest international EIN Eindhoven Airport 37 km · 23 mi · ~39 min by car

Airports near Merksplas

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    Gilze Rijen Air Base Flag of NetherlandsRijen, Netherlands · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Netherlands
    GLZ 24 km15 mi · ~25 min
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    Antwerp International Airport (Deurne) Flag of BelgiumAntwerp, Belgium · Regional Airports in Belgium
    ANR 34 km21 mi · ~36 min
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    Eindhoven Airport Flag of NetherlandsEindhoven, Netherlands · International Airports in Netherlands Meet & Greet →
    EIN 37 km23 mi · ~39 min
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    Woensdrecht Air Base Flag of NetherlandsHoogerheide, Netherlands · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Netherlands
    WOE 38 km23 mi · ~40 min
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    Kleine Brogel Air Base Flag of BelgiumKleine Brogel, Belgium · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Belgium
    — 47 km29 mi · ~50 min
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    Kempen Airport Budel Flag of NetherlandsWeert, Netherlands · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Netherlands
    EHBD 52 km33 mi · ~56 min
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    Brussels Airport Flag of BelgiumZaventem, Belgium · International Airports in Belgium Meet & Greet →
    BRU 57 km36 mi · ~1 h 01 min
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    Beauvechain Air Base Flag of BelgiumBeauvechain, Belgium · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Belgium
    EBBE 67 km42 mi · ~1 h 12 min
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    Volkel Air Base Flag of NetherlandsUden, Netherlands · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Netherlands
    UDE 67 km42 mi · ~1 h 12 min
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    Rotterdam The Hague Airport Flag of NetherlandsRotterdam, Netherlands · International Airports in Netherlands
    RTM 73 km45 mi · ~1 h 18 min

Small airfields nearby

Distances are straight-line (great-circle) from the centre of Merksplas; driving times are estimates. Airport data: OurAirports (public domain).

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Merksplas?

The nearest airport to Merksplas is Gilze Rijen Air Base (GLZ), about 24 km (15 mi) away in Netherlands. The closest large international airport is Eindhoven Airport (EIN), 37 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Merksplas?

Eindhoven Airport (EIN) is 37 km from Merksplas in a straight line — roughly 39 min by car.

What other airports are near Merksplas?

Antwerp International Airport (Deurne) (ANR) — 34 km, Eindhoven Airport (EIN) — 37 km and Woensdrecht Air Base (WOE) — 38 km.

How long does it take to get from Merksplas to Gilze Rijen Air Base?

About 25 min by car for the 24 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.