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Oostmalle Airfield (OBL)

Zoersel, Belgium · small airport · 51.269° 4.762° ·
Airport Information
IATA CodeOBL
ICAO CodeEBZR
Typesmall airport
NameOostmalle Airfield
MunicipalityZoersel
CountryBelgium
ContinentEU
Latitude51.269° N
Longitude4.762° E
Elevation53 ft
Climate ZoneTemperate
Scheduled ServiceYes
Score50
Local TimeLoading...
Country & Timezone Info
CountryBelgium
ISO Code
RegionZoersel
Continent CodeEU
IANA TimezoneEurope/Brussels
UTC Offset (Standard)UTC+1
DST OffsetUTC+2
Current Offset--

🌬 Best Time to Fly

Recommended: April – October
Mild weather, minimal disruptions
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Spring: Mar–MaySummer: Jun–AugAutumn: Sep–NovWinter: Dec–Feb

✈ Airlines Serving OBL

LH — LufthansaFR — RyanairBA — British AirwaysAF — Air FranceKL — KLMIB — IberiaTK — Turkish AirlinesU2 — easyJet

🌡 Climate — Temperate (51.3°N)

Jan
8°
0°
Feb
10°
1°
Mar
13°
4°
Apr
17°
7°
May
21°
11°
Jun
26°
15°
Jul
28°
17°
Aug
27°
16°
Sep
23°
13°
Oct
18°
9°
Nov
12°
5°
Dec
9°
1°
* Approximate average temperatures by month based on temperate latitude zone

✨ AI-Enhanced Insights

Oostmalle Airfield (EBZR) is a small general aviation airfield in Zoersel, Belgium, northeast of Antwerp in the Campine region. It is known for recreational flying, skydiving, and gliding, with a compact layout and a paved runway. The field serves private pilots and flying clubs rather than commercial airlines.

💡 Local Tip
Frequent visitors check the airfield's social media or call ahead before visiting, since skydiving operations and weather can change the daily schedule and runway use.
🚖 Getting There

The airfield is easiest to reach by car via the N14 or E313, with parking available on site. Public transport is limited; buses connect Antwerp and nearby towns to Zoersel/Oostmalle, but you will likely need a taxi or bicycle for the last stretch. Allow extra time on weekends when skydiving and flying activity can make the access road busy.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the ICAO code for Oostmalle Airfield?
A: The ICAO code is EBZR; the IATA code is OBL.

Q: Does Oostmalle Airfield have scheduled passenger flights?
A: No, it is a small general aviation airfield used for private flying, flight training, gliding, and skydiving.

Q: What runway does Oostmalle Airfield have?
A: It has a single paved runway, 05/23, with adjacent grass areas for gliders and light aircraft.

Q: Can visitors watch aircraft or skydiving at Oostmalle?
A: Yes, but check local schedules and respect safety signs; activity is weather-dependent and often busiest on weekends.
AI-generated content · Generated Oct 1, 2026 · deepseek-v4.1-flash

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