# De Kooy Airfield / Den Helder Naval Air Station (DHR)

> Den Helder, NL · IATA: DHR · ICAO: EHKD · Medium Airport

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| IATA | `DHR` |
| ICAO | `EHKD` |
| City | Den Helder |
| Country | NL |
| Type | Medium Airport |
| Elevation | 1 m |
| Cargo | ❌ |
| GPS | 52.92340, 4.78062 |

## Description

De Kooy Airfield / Den Helder Naval Air Station (IATA: DHR, ICAO: EHKD) is located in Den Helder, North Holland, at approximately 1 metre — the Netherlands' primary naval air station on the North Sea coast, home to NH90 naval helicopters for search and rescue operations and anti-submarine warfare. The airfield is primarily reserved for military naval air operations; civilian operations are very limited to GA. No commercial cargo operations; for air freight in the region, Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (IATA: AMS) is the nearest option.

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