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Drone filming in the Eindhoven CTR

Eindhoven and the Brainport region · EHEH · what it takes and how Skymotion handles it

Strijp-S, the High Tech Campus, design and tech: Eindhoven is the backdrop for a lot of corporate and commercial work. The CTR around the air base — which is also the civil airport — is military. Since 1 September 2026 LVNL assesses drone requests here centrally and coordinates with military air traffic control.

The Eindhoven CTR covers Eindhoven and surroundings, around Eindhoven Air Base. Exactly where the boundary and zones run differs per spot — we check that per location. Want to see where the CTR is yourself? It is on the GoDrone map ↗.

Airport
Eindhoven Air Base / Eindhoven Airport
ICAO
EHEH
CTR type
Military
Requests
Mission plan with LVNL — we file it
Radio contact
As agreed in the approved mission plan
Airspace class
D
CTR vertical limits
Ground to 3,000 ft (± 900 m) above sea level
Hours
07:00–24:00; outside those hours Dutch Mil Info 132.350
Tower callsign
Eindhoven Tower
Zoning 26-11-2026
No, stays the same
The CTR on the map

How big the Eindhoven CTR is

CTR boundaryNeighbouring CTRHeight: Ground to 3,000 ft (± 900 m) above sea levelAirspace class: D
Indicative rendering based on the official boundary coordinates (AIP Nederland, AIRAC 10-2026). Not for navigation: current boundaries and zones are in the AIP and on the GoDrone map ↗
Frequencies

Eindhoven CTR radio frequencies

Eindhoven is a military air base with a civil airport: air traffic control is military.

Tower131.005 MHzEindhoven TowerBackup: 122.100Tap to copyApproach123.180 MHzRAPCON SouthMon–Fri 08:00–16:45Tap to copyArrival124.530 MHzEindhoven ArrivalVFR crossing the TMA: 132.530Tap to copyGround121.930 MHzEindhoven GroundTap to copyATIS126.030 MHzEindhoven InformationTap to copy
Always useful
  • 124.300 Amsterdam InformationFlight information outside CTR/TMA
  • 132.350 Dutch Mil InfoMilitary areas and backup
  • 121.500 Emergency (guard)Monitor in an emergency

Source: AIP Netherlands (AIRAC 10-2026). Frequencies can change with each AIRAC cycle; we check them before every flight. For drones, the approved mission plan always applies.

What it takes to fly in the Eindhoven CTR

  • An operational authorisation in the Specific category from the Dutch ILT with the CTR privilege. Skymotion holds one.
  • A mission plan, which we file. Since 1 September 2026 LVNL assesses requests for military CTRs centrally and coordinates with the air base's air traffic control. File well in advance: military activity decides when there is room.
  • On the day, contact with military air traffic control as agreed in the approved mission plan.
  • An approved plan is not a guarantee: the controller gives final permission at the time. So build a buffer into your shoot day.
  • Permission from the landowner or municipality where you take off and land, and a filming permit where needed.

How we handle it

  • We check the location first: which zone does the shot fall in, what is needed and is there an easier alternative nearby?
  • We file the mission plan and coordinate the shooting times.
  • Over roads and public space we only close off during the take, with traffic marshals; for take-off and landing we keep 25 metres clear.

Frequently asked questions

Can you film with a drone in Eindhoven and the Brainport region?

Yes, with the right authorisation. The Eindhoven CTR is military: we file the mission plan with LVNL, which coordinates with military air traffic control. On the day, the tower gives final permission.

How far ahead should I plan a drone shoot in the Eindhoven CTR?

As early as possible. Military activity decides when there is room, so the earlier we file, the more choice of shooting times.

Does anything change on 26 November 2026 in the Eindhoven CTR?

No. The new CTR zoning of 26 November 2026 applies only to the civil airports Schiphol, Rotterdam, Groningen, Maastricht and Lelystad. Military CTRs stay as they are.

What frequency is the Eindhoven CTR tower on?

Eindhoven Tower on 131.005 MHz; also RAPCON South 123.180, Eindhoven Arrival 124.530, Eindhoven Ground 121.930. CTR vertical limits: Ground to 3,000 ft (± 900 m) above sea level (airspace class D). Source: AIP Netherlands, AIRAC 10-2026. Which frequency applies on the day is set in the approved mission plan.

Can you check whether my location works?

Yes. Send the address or a pin, the date and the shot you want. We check which zone it falls in, what is needed and whether there is an easier alternative nearby.

Shooting in the Eindhoven CTR?

Send your location, date and shot — we check what is needed.

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Click a dot for the rules and what is needed. The exact boundaries and zones of every CTR are on the GoDrone map ↗

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