Kuurne Heliport | |||||||||||
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Airport type | Public | ||||||||||
Serves | Kuurne | ||||||||||
Location | Belgium | ||||||||||
Elevation AMSL | 49 ft / 15 m | ||||||||||
Coordinates | 50°51′31″N003°15′20″E / 50.85861°N 3.25556°E Coordinates: 50°51′31″N003°15′20″E / 50.85861°N 3.25556°E | ||||||||||
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Source: Landings.com [1] |
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