Defence
Internet Consultation Begins for Military Use of Rotterdam The Hague Airport
The Dutch Ministry of Defence has launched an internet consultation allowing public feedback until October 19, 2026, regarding military use of Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTHA). A new regulation will cap military aircraft movements at 350 per year and prohibit combat flights like those by F-35s, though other military operations for emergencies or training remain permitted. This separate regulation is necessary because changes to the Air Navigation Act exclude military co-use from the new airport decree. Responses will be consolidated after October 20, potentially leading to adjustments before the regulation takes effect alongside the new airport decree.
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