Airport
De Kooy Airfield (DHR)
De Kooy Airfield serves Den Helder and the northern part of North Holland, functioning mainly as a helicopter gateway to offshore platforms in the North Sea. Compare transfer options to Den Helder, Texel, Alkmaar, Amsterdam and nearby coastal areas.
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About De Kooy Airfield
De Kooy Airfield is a dual-use airport located about 6 km south of Den Helder, where the civilian Den Helder Airport and the military Maritiem Vliegkamp De Kooy share the runway, air traffic control, fire brigade and weather services. It is best known as the Netherlands Offshore Aviation Mainport and the country's main helicopter gateway to North Sea oil, gas and wind installations.
The civilian terminal dates back to the early offshore era: helicopter flights began in the late 1960s, a dedicated terminal opened in 1981, and the current terminal has been in use since 2003. The airport has an ILS-equipped runway, helicopter spots, hangars, passenger and baggage control systems and handling facilities.
Because of its position close to the southern and central North Sea fields, De Kooy plays a key role in moving offshore personnel and cargo. It is connected to Den Helder by bus, taxi, private transfer and road, with onward rail links from Den Helder station to the rest of the Netherlands.
Passengers can use the terminal's restaurant, free Wi-Fi, parking, lockers and accessibility facilities, making the airport a practical point of departure for offshore flights and general aviation in North Holland.
Terminal Overview
Terminals
Den Helder Airport operates from a single compact terminal at the civilian side of the shared De Kooy Airfield site. The facility primarily handles offshore helicopter flights and general aviation, while the military section operates as Maritiem Vliegkamp De Kooy.
Ground Transportation Services to and from De Kooy Airfield
Transfers
Book private transfers from De Kooy Airfield to Den Helder, nearby coastal towns, Texel ferry connections and onward destinations across North Holland.
Hourly Chauffeur
Arrange an hourly chauffeur for flexible travel from the airport to Den Helder, business meetings, offshore crew changes or journeys around the region.
Car Rental
Rent a car at Den Helder Airport for independent travel around North Holland, including the North Sea coast, Texel ferry port and routes toward Alkmaar and Amsterdam.
Bus & Group Transfers
Organize minibuses or charter buses for groups travelling between De Kooy Airfield, Den Helder, offshore crew hotels, event venues and other regional destinations.
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