Pilot briefing: Before landing and take-off at the EBDT airfield, it is mandatory to read the this pilot briefing, and to register that you have read and understood this briefing via this link.
Schaffen ATIS: 118.930
Schaffen Radio: 123.890
Aerodrome Phone:
Flight operations: +32(0)473 51 52 70
All other information: +32 (0)13 69 01 03
Both phones will be operational from Friday, August 12 at 14:00h local time (12:00 Z)
Elevation: 101 Ft MSL
Position: N 51°00’15” and E 005°03’57”
RWY: 06/24 - 600 m x 40 m - grass
Notams: Information about the current notams can be found on Skeyes.
Opening times:
Take off: 9 a.m. local time till 8 p.m.
Landing: 9 a.m. local time till sunset
To avoid frequency saturation, all pilots are requested to obtain the latest information from ATIS before contacting Schaffen Radio. The ATIS service will be operational from Friday, August 12 at 14:00h local time (12:00 Z). While the ATIS is not in use, 118.930 will be used as traffic information frequency. Registered pilots will receive an email containing the latest information on Friday as well.
Some amateur-built or historical aircraft registered with the European Civil Aviation Conference (ECAC) member states are no longer required to obtain a permit to fly over Belgian territory for up to 30 calendar days a year.
On 01/04/2022, the Belgian government has introduced a tax of 10€ per passenger on all flights departing from a Belgian airfield for distances of less than 500km, and 2€/passenger for longer distances. This tax is called the "Passenger Embarkation Tax", or TILEA for short.
We will explain you the details upon your arrival and help you with all formalities, if necessary, but please be advised that:
No customs available
AVGAS: We have 900L available a day, please schedule your refueling at arrival. Price will be at day-price and +€3,1/L
JET A1: Only on request
MOGAS: Roadside fuel station nearby, we can drive you there with a jerrycan
Payment cash/payconiq/bancontact/maestro, no VISA or Mastercard.