Orange Bull Exercise from Eindhoven Air Base

From Tuesday, March 24, through Sunday, April 5, two C-130 Hercules transport aircraftwill fly from Eindhoven Air Base to various training areas. The transport aircraft are part of the Orange Bull 2026 exercise.

During these two weeks, training will focus on conducting tactical landings and dropping cargo and paratroopers over various locations in Groningen, Friesland, and Belgium.

It is important for military personnel to practice airdropping cargo. For example, when airdropping relief supplies over Gaza.

Where and when are the flights?

All aircraft depart from Eindhoven Air Base, where they also land. During flights to the
training locations, the aircraft fly at the standard minimum altitudes. Flights take place daily from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM and from 8:00 PM to 11:00 PM. On Fridays, flights take place from 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

The official announcement is published in theGovernment Gazette at.

Military exercises are carefully planned. This is essential not only for the units participating in the exercises but also to minimize disruption to the areas surrounding the exercise sites. However, some inconvenience may still occur during these exercises. If you have any complaints, please submit them using the complaint form at .