Noord Nederlandse Zweefvliegclub
Veendam, Groningen · Veendam Glidersite (NL-0036)
- Light aircraft licence (LAPL, NPPL, sport)
- Flight instructor
- Gliding
- Aerobatics and upset training
20 km away
Oostwold Airport
Oostwold, Groningen, Netherlands· Oostwold Airport(EHOW)
✓ Approved by ILT· Approval NL-ATO-16
Photos from the school's own website
Oostwold Airport at a glance
Oostwold Airport is a flight school at Oostwold Airport (EHOW) in Oostwold, Netherlands. It offers training for Private pilot licence (PPL), Light aircraft licence (LAPL, NPPL, sport), Gliding, Type ratings, Trial flights, and Tailwheel. Its trial flight (€145) is about 36% below the typical price in the Netherlands (€230). At Oostwold Airport, 65% of daylight hours have weather suitable for training flights. The best months are June, August, and September; December is the most difficult. There are 6 other flight schools within 50 km.
Courses and training
Prices
| Course or item | Price |
|---|---|
| Instructievlucht (syllabus flight lesson) per hour | €145 ≈ $158 |
| Tailwheel conversion training (5h Piper Cub) flat rate | €2,900 ≈ $3,152 |
Prices last checked September 2026. Always confirm the current price with the school.
Aircraft
Fleet details not published yet.
Typical flying weather at Oostwold Airport
Share of daylight hours each month with weather suitable for training flights (cloud base at least 3,000 ft, visibility at least 5 statute miles / 8 km, wind no more than 20 knots, no thunderstorms, freezing conditions or snow).
From weather reports at Emden (24 km from the airfield), 2016–2025.
Location
- Airfield
- Oostwold Airport(EHOW)
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Typically 60% of daylight hours flyable over the year
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- Commercial pilot licence (CPL)
- Instrument rating
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Typically 60% of daylight hours flyable over the year
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- Trial flights
- Private pilot licence (PPL)
- Light aircraft licence (LAPL, NPPL, sport)
- Night rating
32 km away Online booking
Typically 60% of daylight hours flyable over the year
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