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Schaffen Airfield

Diest, Belgium

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Schaffen Airfield

Diest, Belgium
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Belgian light aviation hub near the historic city of Diest.

Location
Diest, Belgium
Schaffen Airfield (ICAO: EBDT) is a small general aviation aerodrome located near Diest in the Flemish Brabant province of Belgium. It serves private pilots, flight training organizations, and recreational aviation activities rather than commercial passenger operations. The airfield is well known in Belgian aviation circles for hosting air shows and skydiving activities, and it attracts enthusiasts from across the region. Its grass and paved runway infrastructure supports light aircraft and ultralight operations. Schaffen has historically been associated with military aviation in Belgium, with roots tracing back to earlier periods of Belgian aeronautical history. Today it functions primarily as a civilian airfield supporting the local aviation community.
Getting to & from
The airfield is accessible by road via the N29 and surrounding regional routes connecting to Diest and nearby towns.
Notable facts
  • ›ICAO code is EBDT; the airfield has no assigned IATA code.
  • ›Located in Flemish Brabant province, near the town of Diest.
  • ›Primarily used for general aviation, flight training, and skydiving.
  • ›Has a history of hosting Belgian aviation air shows and fly-in events.
  • ›The airfield has historical ties to Belgian military aviation.
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A quiet Belgian airfield where light aviation meets pastoral Flemish countryside

Schaffen Airfield, located near Diest in the Flemish Brabant province of Belgium, is a small general aviation aerodrome with a long history rooted in military and recreational flying. It serves as a hub for gliding clubs, sport aviation, and private pilots exploring central Belgium. The airfield's relaxed atmosphere and grass runways reflect its character as a community-driven flying destination rather than a commercial gateway.

Terminals
  • General Aviation Club House — A modest clubhouse facility serving visiting pilots and members of local aviation clubs with basic amenities.
Ground Transport
  • Private car or taxi from Diest town centre (approximately 5 km)
  • Bicycle rental available in Diest for the scenic rural approach
  • Local bus services connecting Diest to surrounding Flemish towns
Nearby Hotels
  • Hotel Diest
  • B&B options in Diest town centre
  • Holiday Inn Express Hasselt (approx. 20 km)
Dining

On-site catering at Schaffen is limited to the aerodrome clubhouse, which typically offers basic refreshments and snacks on flying days. The nearby town of Diest offers a charming historic centre with local Belgian restaurants, cafés, and traditional brasseries serving regional cuisine. Visitors are advised to plan meals in Diest rather than relying solely on airfield facilities.

Traveller Tips
  • Check notams and club operating hours before visiting, as the airfield is not staffed every day.
  • The airfield is popular for gliding operations — expect glider traffic in the circuit especially on weekends.
  • Diest's fortified old town and Warande park are well worth a short detour after your flight.
  • Grass runways can be soft after rain — confirm surface conditions with the club before arrival.

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Schaffen Air Base is a Belgian Air Force Base, located 2.1 km (1.3 mi) north-northeast of Diest in Flemish Brabant, Belgium.

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