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Nearest Airport to Den Helder: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Den Helder is De Kooy Airfield / Den Helder Naval Air Station (DHR), about 4.3 km (3 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS), 72 km away.

Closest airport DHR De Kooy Airfield / Den Helder Naval Air Station 4.3 km · 3 mi · ~5 min by car
Closest international AMS Amsterdam Airport Schiphol 72 km · 45 mi · ~1 h 18 min by car

Airports near Den Helder

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    De Kooy Airfield / Den Helder Naval Air Station Flag of NetherlandsDen Helder, Netherlands · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Netherlands
    DHR 4.3 km3 mi · ~5 min
  2. 2
    Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Flag of NetherlandsAmsterdam, Netherlands · International Airports in Netherlands Meet & Greet →
    AMS 72 km45 mi · ~1 h 18 min
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    Leeuwarden Air Base Flag of NetherlandsLeeuwarden, Netherlands · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Netherlands
    LWR 73 km46 mi · ~1 h 18 min
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    Lelystad Airport Flag of NetherlandsLelystad, Netherlands · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Netherlands
    LEY 76 km47 mi · ~1 h 21 min
  5. 5
    Rotterdam The Hague Airport Flag of NetherlandsRotterdam, Netherlands · International Airports in Netherlands
    RTM 114 km71 mi · ~2 h 02 min
  6. 6
    Groningen Airport Eelde Flag of NetherlandsGroningen, Netherlands · International Airports in Netherlands
    GRQ 123 km76 mi · ~2 h 12 min
  7. 7
    Deelen Air Base Flag of NetherlandsArnhem, Netherlands · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Netherlands
    EHDL 125 km78 mi · ~2 h 14 min
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    Borkum Airport Flag of GermanyBorkum, Germany · Airfield Airports in Germany
    BMK 148 km92 mi · ~2 h 38 min
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    Gilze Rijen Air Base Flag of NetherlandsRijen, Netherlands · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Netherlands
    GLZ 155 km96 mi · ~2 h 46 min
  10. 10
    Volkel Air Base Flag of NetherlandsUden, Netherlands · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Netherlands
    UDE 159 km99 mi · ~2 h 50 min

Small airfields nearby

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Den Helder?

The nearest airport to Den Helder is De Kooy Airfield / Den Helder Naval Air Station (DHR), about 4.3 km (3 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS), 72 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Den Helder?

Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) is 72 km from Den Helder in a straight line — roughly 1 h 18 min by car.

What other airports are near Den Helder?

Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) — 72 km, Leeuwarden Air Base (LWR) — 73 km and Lelystad Airport (LEY) — 76 km.

How long does it take to get from Den Helder to De Kooy Airfield / Den Helder Naval Air Station?

About 5 min by car for the 4.3 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.