Rotterdam The Hague Airport (EHRD)
Rotterdam, Netherlands · Europe
By Renzo, CPL
ICAO
EHRD
IATA
RTM
City
Rotterdam
Country
Netherlands
Region
Europe
Elevation
-15 ft
Runways
1 runway
Coordinates
51.9569, 4.4372
Overview
Smaller Dutch airport with flight training schools. Below sea level operations in maritime climate.
Current Weather at EHRD
Pilots flying into or out of Rotterdam The Hague Airport should always check the latest METAR (Meteorological Aerodrome Report) before departure. A METAR is a standardized weather observation issued every hour (or more frequently as a SPECI when conditions change rapidly). It includes wind direction and speed, visibility, cloud layers, temperature, dewpoint, and altimeter setting -- everything you need for a safe go/no-go decision.
Live conditions
Current METAR
METAR EHRD 171425Z AUTO 31007KT 250V020 9999 OVC022/// 21/15 Q1015 NOSIGWind 310° at 7 kt — likely active runway near heading 31
Current TAF
TAF EHRD 171111Z 1712/1818 32012KT 9999 SCT025 BECMG 1717/1720 33006KT BECMG 1810/1813 32013KTDecode METAR for EHRD
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Check Weather Before Your Flight
A thorough weather briefing is essential for safe flight operations at Rotterdam The Hague Airport. Here are the key weather products every pilot should review:
- METARHourly surface observation for EHRD. Includes wind, visibility, ceiling, temp/dewpoint, and altimeter.
- TAFTerminal Aerodrome Forecast covering the next 24-30 hours. Look for expected wind shifts, visibility changes, and precipitation.
- NOTAMNotices to Air Missions for EHRD. Check for runway closures, taxiway restrictions, and navaid outages.
- PIREPPilot Reports from aircraft near Rotterdam. Real-world turbulence, icing, and cloud top reports.
- SIG/AIRMETArea forecasts for significant weather, turbulence, and icing that may affect operations around Rotterdam The Hague Airport.
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Pilot Resources at Rotterdam The Hague Airport
Radio Frequencies
Always verify current frequencies in the Chart Supplement (formerly A/FD) before flight. Common frequencies for airports like EHRD include ATIS/AWOS, Ground, Tower (if towered), Approach/Departure, and Clearance Delivery. Frequencies change -- never rely on outdated sources.
Flight Schools Nearby
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Private Pilot Guide
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METAR Decoder
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Sectional Chart Guide
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Training Availability
Flight Training Available
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