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Drone filming in the Gilze-Rijen CTR

Between Breda and Tilburg · EHGR · what it takes and how Skymotion handles it

Between Breda and Tilburg lies Gilze-Rijen Air Base, home of the Air Force's helicopters — and so a military CTR in the middle of West Brabant. Shooting here needs a mission plan; LVNL coordinates with military air traffic control and the tower gives the go-ahead at the time.

The Gilze-Rijen CTR covers the area around Gilze-Rijen Air Base, between Breda and Tilburg. 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
Gilze-Rijen Air Base
ICAO
EHGR
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
Mon–Fri 08:00–16:45, not on public holidays; outside those hours Dutch Mil Info 132.350
Tower callsign
Gilze-Rijen Tower
Zoning 26-11-2026
No, stays the same
The CTR on the map

How big the Gilze-Rijen 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

Gilze-Rijen CTR radio frequencies

The military and civil AIP give slightly different closing times — we check the NOTAMs before every flight.

Tower125.330 MHzGilze-Rijen TowerBackup: 122.100Tap 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 Gilze-Rijen 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 between Breda and Tilburg?

Yes, with the right authorisation. The Gilze-Rijen 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 Gilze-Rijen 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 Gilze-Rijen 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 Gilze-Rijen CTR tower on?

Gilze-Rijen Tower on 125.330 MHz. 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 Gilze-Rijen 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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