Airport Den Helder/De Kooy (EHKD) IFR

IFR and VFR operations are straightforward at De Kooy, with prompt PPR required and typically granted quickly. The airfield primarily serves helicopters for offshore platforms, but general aviation is accommodated. ATC is described as friendly and efficient. PPR details must be included in the flight plan; if omitted, coordination is possible by phone without delay. Handling is automatically charged for private flights, and some reports note high total costs, especially with overnight parking or multiple passengers.

Landing fees vary depending on duration and services: single-day landing and parking can be about €50, while examples show total charges for landing, parking, and passenger fees reaching about €150–€330 when handling and overnight stays are included. Example: landing and parking for a day about €50. Example: total charges including handling and passenger fees about €150–€330. Passenger fees are charged per person in addition to landing and parking.

Facilities are limited; there is no on-field bicycle hire, and infrastructure is minimal beyond a small snack restaurant. Staff provide good service, including assistance with luggage on request. Taxis must be ordered but usually arrive quickly; public transport connections are poor, car hire is not available on site, and taxi fares to nearby towns can be high.

Customs clearance is available on arrival with minimal delay when coordinated in advance. The airfield is modern but focused on helicopter operations rather than general aviation traffic.

De Kooy offers reliable IFR access with good ATC service but limited ground infrastructure and relatively high costs for private GA flights. Procedures vary; see AIP/NOTAM.