Kiewit Airfield

Always nice to stay. Both with good and bad weather. You can also eat delicious food there. Always friendly service. Top.

Nice to go to the open house. There is also a restaurant.

Kiewit Airport is an airport located in the hamlet of Kiewit in the Belgian city of Hasselt. It is the oldest existing airport in Belgium (1909) and one of the oldest in the world. It entered service barely 6 years after the Wright brothers' maiden flight. The first plane that landed there was made in Belgium. In his early days, well-known aircraft manufacturers such as Henri Farman and Louis Blériot came to test their aircraft here. In October 1910 the first Belgian air show took place here. In 1912, Léon de Brouckère started an aircraft school and an aircraft factory here, but when the First World War started two years later, he emigrated to the Netherlands. In 1914, aircraft manufacturer Jero also used Kiewit as a test airfield. From the 1920s, the airport lost importance due to the opening of other, better located airports in the country. During the Second World War, the airfield was still used by the Germans, but after that it was closed. In 1969 a number of pilots founded the non-profit organization Aero Kiewit and the airport was reopened. The association takes care of the management of the airport that is used for flights with small sports planes and gliders. There is also a school where flight training is provided. Although the airport is located entirely on the territory of Hasselt, the land is owned by the municipality of Zonhoven. This is another result of the medieval border disputes between the two municipalities. The municipality of Zonhoven has given the land on a long lease to the non-profit organization Aero Kiewit. The current leasehold agreement runs until 2045.

Very pleasant and friendly service, together with an extensive and democratically priced menu. A while ago but certainly see you soon!

A great location where there is always something to experience. In good weather it is great to sit here on the terrace and enjoy the activity at the airport. You can also get some snacks that are quite tasty. In the evening the sun is still on the terrace for a long time. Tip: be sure to check it out during the open days (in August)

Yes it is worth to even be seen during the annual open house weekend and you can see planes here but baptism flights by plane or helicopter are possible; of course you can also drink or eat something here, children's entertainment is provided, parking nearby.

Apparently you can also eat well here