OFFICIAL: Koksijde air base to close after 2023, Ostend to get the helicopters...

[stratofreighter]

...not unexpected really, but what a shame...
https://www.hln.be/regio/oostende/lucht ... ~a38f8ccf/
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https://kw.knack.be/west-vlaanderen/nie ... 71355.html
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https://www.nieuwsblad.be/cnt/dmf20190423_04345295

[lumumba]

But logical because the two airports are underused and this will strengthen the numbers of Oostende Airport.

[Stij]

And more central on the coastline!

Stij

[sn26567]

I attended a conference by Major General Fred Vansina yesterday night, and he confirmed the move by the end of 2023.

I guess WILOO will be over-happy

[jan_olieslagers]

And what will happen to the Koksijde premises? Will any kind of aerodrome remain?

[westwings]

There will remain a recreational airfield with shortened runway(s)

[jan_olieslagers]

Dankjewel!