Large-scale military exercise Orange Bull to bring increased air traffic over Netherlands and Belgium
From March 23 to April 5, residents in Groningen, Friesland, and parts of Belgium may notice increased military air traffic due to the Orange Bull exercise. Tactical landings and airdrops will take place daily, with flights operating in the afternoon and evening.
| Key Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Exercise Name | Orange Bull |
| Duration | March 23 – April 5, 2026 |
| Locations Affected | Groningen, Friesland (Netherlands), Belgium |
| Air Base Involved | Eindhoven Air Base |
| Daily Flight Times | 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM and 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM (Fridays: 11:00 AM – 1:30 PM, 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM) |
| Focus of Training | Tactical landings, cargo and paratrooper airdrops |
The Dutch Ministry of Defence conducts military exercises like Orange Bull to maintain operational readiness and train personnel in large-scale tactical operations. Eindhoven Air Base serves as a key hub for air mobility and logistical support within the Dutch armed forces.
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Orange Bull military exercise
From March 23 to April 5, the Orange Bull exercise will take place at Eindhoven Air Base. During these two weeks, training will focus on tactical landings and the airdropping of cargo and paratroopers over Groningen, Friesland, and Belgium.
All aircraft will depart from and return to Eindhoven Air Base. Flights will take place daily from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM and from 8:00 PM to 11:00 PM (on Fridays from 11:00 AM to 1:30 PM and from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM).