Ockenburg

Ockenburg was a small Dutch auxiliary airfield near , in operation from 1919 to 1946. During May 10 to May 12, 1940, it was the scene of bitter fighting between German airborne forces and Dutch defenders during World War II.
  • Estate
  • …is also known as “Ockenburgh”
  • Description: Former airfield in the Netherlands

Places of Interest

Highlights include Loosduinen Abbey and Loosduins Museum.
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Church
is a church.
Industrial building
is an industrial building.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Loosduinen and Waldeck.
Suburb
is a former village in the that…
Neighborhood
is a wijk in the Loosduinen stadsdeel.
is a neighbourhood of , located…
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Latitude
52.05° or 52° 3′ north
Longitude
4.23333° or 4° 14′ east
Open location code
9F46362M+28
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In Other Languages

From Chinese to Dutch—“Ockenburg” goes by many names.
奧肯堡Chinese
Vliegveld OckenburgDutch

Places with the Same Name

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Localities in the Area

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include De Uithof and Madestein.
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