OFFICIAL: Koksijde air base to close after 2023, Ostend to get the helicopters...

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Re: OFFICIAL: Koksijde air base to close after 2023, Oostende to get the helicopters...

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But logical because the two airports are underused and this will strengthen the numbers of Oostende Airport.
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And more central on the coastline!

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I attended a conference by Major General Fred Vansina yesterday night, and he confirmed the move by the end of 2023.

I guess WILOO will be over-happy ;)
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And what will happen to the Koksijde premises? Will any kind of aerodrome remain?

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There will remain a recreational airfield with shortened runway(s)
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