Breda Airport Webcam – See Light Aircraft at Seppe

The Breda Airport Webcam looks across the apron and runway of Breda International Airport, the general aviation field at Seppe in the Dutch province of North Brabant. The camera belongs to Vliegclub Seppe, the airfield’s flying club, and it looks down from a raised position near the control tower, which shows at the left edge of the frame. A fuel truck and the refueling point fill the foreground, so many visiting aircraft stop right under the lens before heading out again. Beyond the apron, single-engine planes park on the grass, a paved taxiway runs toward the runway, and a line of hangars and low buildings closes off the far side of the field. Traffic depends on the weather, so clear, calm days tend to bring a steady run of takeoffs and landings, while low cloud or strong wind can leave the apron quiet.

About Breda International Airport

Breda International Airport lies in the village of Bosschenhoofd, in the municipality of Halderberge, about 13.9 kilometers (8.6 miles) west of Breda and 7.4 kilometers (4.6 miles) east-northeast of Roosendaal. For most of its life the field was simply Seppe, and the old name survives in its ICAO listing under the code EHSE. The field sits just 9 meters (30 feet) above sea level.

Adrie van Campenhout founded the airfield, which opened on August 28, 1949, for gliders only. Powered aircraft followed on July 14, 1961, when Seppe became an official aerodrome. For decades it was a green field with a 600 meter (1,969 foot) grass runway. An extended grass runway of 830 meters (2,723 feet) came into use on October 15, 1996, after national ministers settled the field’s designation and zoning. In 2002 Seppe switched to a paved runway and taxiways that can take aircraft up to 6,000 kilograms (13,228 pounds). The name changed to Breda International Airport in 2015, a nod to its passenger handling and customs facilities.

The asphalt runway, now designated 06/24 after years as 07/25, has displaced thresholds at both ends, and a grass strip runs along two thirds of its southern edge. Around 50,000 takeoffs and landings happen here each year. The aerodrome office, Vliegclub Seppe, the parachute club Skydive ENPC and the maintenance company Mastenbroek Aeroskill are all based on the field. The club’s name runs along the top edge of the camera’s own image.

Weather and Climate at Breda Airport

Seppe has a mild, damp climate typical of the southern Netherlands, and the 1991 to 2020 normals for the weather station at Eindhoven, elsewhere in North Brabant, give a fair guide. January highs average about 6 C (43 F), with nights near freezing at 0 C (33 F), and snow falls on around 24 days a year. Spring warms quickly, with April highs near 16 C (60 F) and lows around 4 C (40 F). July is the warmest month, at about 24 C (75 F) by day and 13 C (55 F) at night. October cools back to highs near 15 C (59 F) and lows around 7 C (44 F). Rain and drizzle add up to roughly 750 millimeters (29.5 inches) a year.

The season changes what the camera shows as much as the weather does. June brings about 209 hours of sunshine, against roughly 57 hours in December, so summer gives the longest flying days and the most activity on the apron. Small piston aircraft fly by sight, so a morning of fog or a low overcast can keep the whole fleet parked until it lifts. Winter frost can whiten the grass beside the taxiway, and on wet autumn days the asphalt shines under a flat gray sky.

Things to Do Near Breda Airport

Start on the field itself. Vliegend Museum Seppe, the Flying Museum of Seppe, keeps a collection of vintage aircraft at the airport, most of them still airworthy, including de Havilland Tiger Moths and a Boeing Stearman. Nearby, the town of Oudenbosch, in the same municipality of Halderberge, has the Basilica of Saints Agatha and Barbara. Pierre Cuypers, the architect of Amsterdam’s Rijksmuseum and Centraal Station, designed it, with a nave and interior modeled on St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome and a facade copied from the Basilica of St. John Lateran. The Dutch Zouave Museum in the same town tells the story of the papal Zouaves who fought for the Papal States in Italy, using items they brought home. Arboretum Oudenbosch, a former monastery garden in the historic center, makes a quieter stop.

Breda is a short drive east. Breda Castle houses the Royal Military Academy, and the Grote Kerk, also called the Church of Our Lady, is a major example of Brabant Gothic architecture with a tower 97 meters (318 feet) high. The Begijnhof is the city’s historic beguinage, and Park Valkenberg lies between Breda railway station and the Grote Markt.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Breda International Airport located?

It is in Bosschenhoofd, in the municipality of Halderberge in North Brabant, in the southern Netherlands. The airport lies about 13.9 kilometers (8.6 miles) west of Breda and 7.4 kilometers (4.6 miles) east-northeast of Roosendaal.

What can you see on the Breda Airport Webcam?

The camera looks over the apron from near the control tower. A fuel truck and the refueling point sit in the foreground, light aircraft park on the grass and taxi past, and the runway and a line of hangars stretch across the back of the frame.

What is the weather like at Breda Airport?

The climate is mild and damp. January highs average about 6 C (43 F) and July highs about 24 C (75 F), with roughly 750 millimeters (29.5 inches) of rain a year and snow on around 24 days.

Is Breda International Airport the same as Seppe Airport?

Yes. The airfield opened as Seppe in 1949 and was renamed Breda International Airport in 2015. Its ICAO listing, under the code EHSE, still carries the Seppe name.

How long is the runway at Breda International Airport?

The asphalt runway, designated 06/24, is 830 meters (2,723 feet) long, with displaced thresholds at both ends. It has been paved since 2002 and takes aircraft up to 6,000 kilograms (13,228 pounds).

Which clubs and companies are based at Seppe airfield?

Vliegclub Seppe, the parachute club Skydive ENPC, the maintenance company Mastenbroek Aeroskill and the Flying Museum of Seppe all operate from the field, alongside the aerodrome office.

Who runs the Breda Airport Webcam?

The camera belongs to Vliegclub Seppe, whose name appears on the camera’s own image. The feed is rebroadcast as a live stream on YouTube, which is the player shown on this page.

Source: Vliegclub Seppe