Balen

Balen is an airfield in Flanders, Belgium. Balen is situated nearby to the hamlet Gerheide, as well as near the village Wezel.

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Places of Interest

Highlights include Balen-Keiheuvel Aerodrome and De Most.

Balen-Keiheuvel Aerodrome

Aerodrome

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Balen-Keiheuvel Aerodrome is a private general aviation airfield located in Keiheuvel-Balen, a municipality of Belgium. Aircraft on the airport include both motorized aircraft and gliders.

De Most

Manor estate

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De Most is a manor estate.

Kapel van Gerheide

Chapel

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Kapel van Gerheide is a chapel.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Balen and Strooiendorp.

Balen

Town

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Balen is a municipality located in the Belgian province of Antwerp. The municipality comprises the towns of Balen proper and Olmen. In 2021, Balen had a population of 22,853. The total area of Balen is 72.88 km2. Balen is situated 3½ km west of Balen.

Strooiendorp

Quarter

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Strooiendorp is a quarter, which is situated 6 km southeast of Balen.

Olmen

Village

Olmen is a village in the province of Antwerp, Belgium. The village is part of the municipality of Balen. Olmen is known in the area for its Carnival, which still follows medieval traditions. Olmen is situated 7 km southwest of Balen.

Balen

Type: Airfield
Also known as: “Balen-Keiheuvel Airfield”
Category: transportation
Location: Flanders, Belgium, Benelux, Europe
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Latitude

51.18087° or 51° 10′ 51″ north

Longitude

5.22069° or 5° 13′ 15″ east

Elevation

33 metres (108 feet)

ICAO airport code

EBKH

Open location code

9F3756JC+87

GeoNames ID

11710932

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