Aviation A2Z
Helen William
17 October 2026
The Netherlands has approved a 240-hectare expansion for military operations, requiring six businesses and four agricultural homes to move.
Lelystad Airport (LEY), near Lelystad in the Netherlands, will expand by 240 hectares to accommodate Dutch F-35 fighter jets and supporting military units.
The final plan allocates 200 hectares for military infrastructure and 40 hectares for a longer runway. The project will require 6 businesses and four agricultural homes to relocate...
