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Oostmalle Airfield

Zoersel, Belgium

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Oostmalle Airfield

Zoersel, Belgium
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Belgian general aviation airfield serving the Antwerp region.

Location
Zoersel, Belgium
Oostmalle Airfield, officially known as Zoersel Airfield and designated by ICAO code EBZR, is a small general aviation airport located near the municipality of Zoersel in the Antwerp province of Belgium. It serves private pilots, flying clubs, and light aircraft operations rather than commercial airline traffic. The airfield is home to several flying clubs and is used primarily for recreational and training flights. It features a grass runway suitable for light aircraft and gliders. Despite holding an IATA code of OBL, it does not operate scheduled commercial passenger services.
Getting to & from
The airfield is accessible primarily by private vehicle, situated near the town of Malle in the Antwerp province.
Notable facts
  • ›The airfield uses the ICAO code EBZR and is sometimes referred to as Zoersel or Malle airfield.
  • ›It operates grass runways suited for light aircraft and glider operations.
  • ›No scheduled commercial airline services operate from this airfield.
  • ›The site hosts local flying clubs and pilot training activities.
  • ›It is located in the Antwerp province, roughly between Antwerp city and the Dutch border.
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A quiet Belgian airfield nestled among the Antwerp countryside forests

Oostmalle Airfield, located near Zoersel in the Antwerp province of Belgium, is a small general aviation facility with roots dating back to military use during the Second World War. Today it serves private pilots, flight training schools, and light aircraft enthusiasts rather than commercial passengers. Its rural setting and intimate scale make it a characterful base for recreational flying in northern Belgium.

Terminals
  • General Aviation Clubhouse — A modest facility serving private pilots and flying club members with basic check-in and briefing amenities.
Ground Transport
  • Private car or taxi from Zoersel village centre
  • Limited local bus connections via De Lijn regional network
  • Car rental arrangements via nearby Antwerp city providers
Nearby Hotels
  • Hotel Zoersel (Zoersel)
  • Novotel Antwerp Airport (near Antwerp)
  • Ibis Antwerp Port (Antwerp)
  • B&B accommodations in Zoersel and Malle area
Dining

The airfield itself offers very limited catering, typically through the flying club's informal facilities on active days. The nearby villages of Zoersel and Malle have local Belgian cafes and restaurants serving traditional Flemish cuisine. Antwerp city, approximately 20 kilometres away, provides a wide range of dining options for travellers with more time.

Traveller Tips
  • This is a general aviation airfield only — no commercial scheduled flights operate here.
  • Contact the local flying club in advance as facilities and opening hours are limited and activity-dependent.
  • Bring cash as card payment infrastructure at small Belgian airfields can be unreliable.
  • The surrounding Zoersel forest area is excellent for a walk while waiting for flight activities.

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Oostmalle Airfield
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Oostmalle Airfield is an airport in the Antwerp province of the Flemish Region of Belgium. It is located east of the town of Zoersel, south of the town of Oostmalle, and west of the town of Wechelderzande, in the municipality of Malle.

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