Veurne/Sint-Augustinus Heliport

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Veurne/Sint-Augustinus Heliport
Summary
Airport type Public
Operator AZ Sint-Augustinus Veurne
Serves Veurne
Location Belgium
Elevation  AMSL 13 ft / 4 m
Coordinates 51°03′44″N002°40′10″E / 51.06222°N 2.66944°E / 51.06222; 2.66944 Coordinates: 51°03′44″N002°40′10″E / 51.06222°N 2.66944°E / 51.06222; 2.66944
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EBVS
Location of Veurne/Sint-Augustinus Heliport in Belgium
Helipads
Number Length Surface
m ft
1 30 98 Asphalt
Sources: Belgian AIP [1]

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References

  1. ↑ AIP for EBVS – Veurne/Sint-Augustinus Heliport from Belgocontrol


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