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36-588: The village was first mentioned in 1225 as Nederbeke, and means "lower lying brook". Neder (lower) has been added to distinguish from Beek , and the brook refers to the Keutelbeek. Neerbeek is a village which developed in the Middle Ages along the Keutelbeek. In 1505, the hamlet was burnt down by the troops of the Duchy of Guelders . In 1661, Neerbeek was split in a part belonging to Beek, Dutch Republic and

72-611: A handball club was founded in Neerbeek, called Blauw-Wit . The club had a rich history, it won three times the national championship , twice the national cup and once the Super Cup. In 1998, Blauw-Wit merged with HV Caesar from Beek to become Beekse Fusie Club . There also is an amateur football club called RKVV Neerbeek  [ nl ] , which was founded in 1978. Beek Beek ( Dutch: [ˈbeːk] ; Limburgish : Baek [ˈbɛːk] )

108-415: A hangar on the east side of the airport and supports a wide range of aircraft maintenance activities. Building work on a second adjacent hangar was completed in 2018. The Aviation Competence Centre (ACC) is a training organization for aircraft mechanics and is located at the airport. Construction of a hotel adjacent to the passenger terminal building started in 2019. The GR8 hotel opened 2021. The airport

144-614: A hangar situated on the East side of the airport. Maas Aviation has operated an aircraft painting facility at the airport since the late 1980s. In 2017 it doubled its capacity when it opened a second adjacent paint shop hangar. The Maastricht Upper Area Control Centre (MUAC) of the European Organisation for the Safety of Air Navigation (EUROCONTROL) is located next to the airport. Samco Aircraft Maintenance B.V. operates from

180-672: A major Dutch flight school, the Nationale Luchtvaartschool , nowadays better known as CAE Oxford Aviation Academy . The flight school, which was originally based at this airport, moved all flight operations to Évora Airport in Portugal. In the summer of 2007, flight training at the airport resumed as the Stella Aviation Academy moved into the facilities previously used by the NLS. In 2009, there were

216-494: A new Ryanair base from December 2012, the first on Dutch soil, with one Boeing 737-800 being based at the airport and three new routes being launched: Dublin , London-Stansted and Treviso . In late October 2012, start-up Dutch airline, Maastricht Airlines , announced plans to base six Fokker 50 aircraft at the airport, initially operating to Berlin , Munich , and Amsterdam , before adding Copenhagen , Paris Charles de Gaulle and Southend in 2014. This did not happen and

252-522: A part belonging to Geleen , Spanish Netherlands . The parts were often referred to a Dutch Neerbeek and Spanish Neerbeek. Neerbeek was home to 516 people in 1840. It started to developed after the Staatsmijn Maurits , a coal mine, was opened in Geleen in 1925. The Catholic St Callistus Church is a single aisled church which was built between 1932 and 1933. In 1965, the former Spanish Neerbeek

288-477: A service between Maastricht and Amsterdam Schiphol in 1966. The service would continue after KLM acquired NLM in 1992, and would last until 2008. When it was cancelled, it was the last remaining domestic service in the Netherlands. An ILS system , which allows landings in poor weather, was built in 1967, for runway 22 only. In 1973, the airport was expanded again to handle bigger aircraft. The main runway

324-473: A total of 40,621 aircraft movements, up 13.9% from 2008. In 2008, there were a total of 35,668 aircraft movements, up 83.4% from 2007. In 2007, there were a total of 19,454 aircraft movements, up 35% from 2006. The following airlines operate regular scheduled and charter flights to and from Maastricht/Aachen: Source: Statistics Netherlands Jet Center - Maastricht Aachen Airport (MAA) provides handling for general aviation aircraft. Jet Center operates from

360-628: Is a major cargo hub and regional passenger airport in Beek in Limburg , the Netherlands , located 5  NM (9.3 km; 5.8 mi) northeast of Maastricht and 15 NM (28 km; 17 mi) northwest of Aachen , Germany . It is the second-largest hub for cargo flights in the Netherlands. As of 2022, the airport had a passenger throughput of 266,000 and handled 108,000 tons of cargo. The Maastricht Upper Area Control Centre (MUAC) of

396-410: Is a town and municipality in the southeastern Netherlands , in the province of Limburg . As of 2012, Beek has a population of about 16,400, of which about 8,800 live in the town of Beek. The municipality of Beek makes part of the region of South Limburg and lies between the city of Geleen in the north and Maastricht in the south, and lies furthermore southeast of interchange Kerensheide and

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432-479: Is located along motorway A2 , exit 50. Taxis are available at the airport. There is bus service (line 30), operated by Arriva , running between Sittard and Maastricht . This line also covers transport between the Maastricht railway station and the airport. KLM operates a bus connection service to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol . Tickets to use this service are an add-on to a KLM flight ticket. The airport

468-601: The Dutch Air Force allowed for rapid expansion of the facilities. Runway 04/22 was lengthened to 1,850 m (6,070 ft), and permanent runway lighting was installed in 1960. The late 1950s and early 1960s brought significant expansion in commercial operations at the airport. Operators included KLM , Airnautical, Skytours, Euravia , Tradair and Transair . The airport was also used as an intermediate stop for services from London and Manchester to Switzerland, Austria, Italy and Yugoslavia. A local airline based at

504-464: The European Organisation for the Safety of Air Navigation (EUROCONTROL) is also located at the airport. Plans for an airport in southern Limburg date back as far as 1919, with various locations being considered. Years of debate among various municipalities over the location and funding of the airport delayed its construction. In July 1939, the Limburg provincial government agreed to financially back

540-507: The chemical industries of Chemelot . It has a slightly hilly landscape with altitudes differing between 70 and 120 metres (230 and 390 ft) above sea level , and has two small forests: Kelmonderbos between Beek and Kelmond, and Spaubekerbos near Spaubeek . The Keutelbeek flows through and has its source in the municipality of Beek. Settlements in the municipality of Beek (population within brackets on 1 January 2005). Town: Villages: Hamlets: In 1982, Spaubeek merged with Beek and

576-495: The 84th and 303rd Fighter Wings were moved to Maastricht to keep up with the Ninth Army. Because of the proximity to the new headquarters, the decision was made to create a temporary airfield between the towns of Beek , Geulle and Ulestraten . Several orchards which had suffered damage from a tank battle were commandeered and cleared. Rubble from the nearby town of Geleen , which had been unintentionally bombed in 1942,

612-540: The Belgian town of Tongeren became shareholder of the airport. Two years later, the board of trade or chamber of commerce of the nearby German city of Aachen became shareholder. This interest eventually became prominent and in October 1994 the airport's name was changed to "Maastricht-Aachen Airport". In July 2004, a 100% share in the airport was acquired by OmDV, a consortium of airport investment company Omniport and

648-516: The British government. In 1946, the service was taken over by KLM , using DC-3 Dakotas . However, as repairs to the Dutch infrastructure progressed, demand for the service dropped and it was stopped in 1949. The first semi-permanent airport terminal was completed in 1947. The runway was paved in 1949, and a second paved runway was completed in 1950. In 1951, an agreement between the airport and

684-453: The aging passenger terminal and air traffic control tower were replaced by new buildings The new terminal was later expanded and is still in use as of 2010. On 14 May 1985, Pope John Paul II held an open-air mass for 50,000 people at the airport, as part of his visit to the Netherlands. In 1981, a development plan for the airport recommended constructing a 3,500m east–west runway to facilitate growth in cargo operations, particularly during

720-701: The airport, Limburg Airways , had a contract with the International Herald Tribune for distributing the newspaper's European edition, which was printed in Paris. Limburg Airways was taken over by Martin's Air Charter (now Martinair ) in 1962. A promotion campaign by the Dutch tourist board for the nearby town of Valkenburg aan de Geul , aimed at British tourists, was highly successful and brought services by Invicta Airlines , Britannia and Channel Airways . Domestic travel picked up as well, and newly created NLM CityHopper started to operate

756-633: The airport, however, the start of World War II meant the plans were put on hold once more. After the allied invasion of Normandy , the USAAF Ninth Air Force , specifically the IX Engineer Command, was tasked with constructing temporary airfields close to the advancing front . The area around Maastricht was liberated in 1944. In October 1944, the advance headquarters of the XIX Tactical Air Command and

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792-466: The airport, while Turkish Airlines Cargo , Silk Way Airlines and Sky Gates Airlines further expanded their operations in Maastricht . Meanwhile, both Corendon Dutch Airlines and Ryanair announced that they would expand their number destinations. Corendon Dutch Airlines even based a second aircraft during the summer season. The number of aircraft movements decreased significantly between 2005 and 2007 compared to previous years due to relocation of

828-531: The closure of the Ryanair base from March 2014, entailing the ending of the Bergamo , Brive , Dublin , London-Stansted and Málaga flights. In 2017, Corendon Dutch Airlines announced that they would open a base on the airport with one aircraft based in summer 2018. In late 2018 renovations started on the passenger terminal. Also, freight carriers as Emirates SkyCargo and Saudia Cargo found their way to

864-457: The company declared bankruptcy. Also in 2013, the airport was helped by the province with a 4.5 million euro contribution. The airport was very close to bankruptcy during this period. Later on, in March 2014, the same province of Limburg believed that closure was never an option. They decided that they would like to take over the airport. In December 2013, a spokesperson of the airport confirmed

900-511: The construction company Dura Vermeer , making it the first fully privatised airport in the Netherlands. Substantial investments in the airport infrastructure have been made since the privatization. Between August and October 2005, the runway was resurfaced and renamed to 03/21 (from 04/22) to compensate for changes in the Earth's magnetic field . The airport originally had two runways; the second (shorter, 1,080 m (3,540 ft)) runway (07/25)

936-415: The final decision was delayed. As the new east–west runway would require substantial investment, it would only be profitable if night operations were permitted and increasingly the debate became focused on whether or not night flights should be allowed. Successive cabinets could not reach a final decision, and in 1998, after some 25 years of debate and postponement, the plan was aborted altogether. In 1992,

972-420: The municipality got his current size. In 2005, an archaeological site was found between Beek and Neerbeek , consisting of the remainings of a settlement from 5,000 BC. Because of this, Beek is considered the eldest village in the Netherlands. Noteworthy buildings: The municipality of Beek is surrounded by A2 motorway (Amsterdam-Belgian border) in the west and A76 motorway (Belgian border-German border) in

1008-537: The night hours. The new runway would greatly reduce noise impact over the towns of Beek , Meerssen and the city of Maastricht . Although some night operations are allowed (including distribution of the European edition of The Wall Street Journal ), runway length limits intercontinental operations. The Dutch government initially approved plans for the runway in 1985, however, the new runway would mean increased noise over other towns and parts of Belgium as well, and

1044-540: The north. The municipality has two railway stations: Beek also contains an airport: When KLM exel operated, its head office was on the grounds of Maastricht Aachen Airport in Beek. When V Bird operated, its head office was on the grounds of the airport. The municipal council of Beek has 17 seats. The executive board consists of four persons: Mayor : Aldermen : Maastricht Aachen Airport Maastricht Aachen Airport ( IATA : MST , ICAO : EHBK )

1080-557: The pre-war debate over the location of an airport in the Maastricht area. The first civilian aircraft landed on 26 September 1945 and were operated by the Regeeringsvliegdienst , a government service with the purpose of carrying government officials and other people with urgent business, because the war had left many roads and railroads heavily damaged. The service used six de Havilland Dragon Rapides made available by

1116-422: Was annexed by Geleen and became a neighbourhood. Many of the houses were torn down to create Geleen-Zuid. The Prins Mauritslaan - Rijksweg-Zuid is the main connection between Geleen and Neerbeek. Due to its geographical location, Neerbeek makes more use of the facilities at Geleen than those at Beek. There are several cafes and restaurants located in Neerbeek. Furthermore, there is a primary school . In 1957,

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1152-539: Was closed and removed to make room for a new cargo terminal and additional aircraft maintenance facilities. Construction of the new facilities started in April 2008. On 7 May 2005, Air Force One carrying US president George W. Bush landed at the airport. Bush visited the Netherlands American Cemetery in nearby Margraten the next day. The instrument landing system (ILS) for runway 21

1188-454: Was lengthened to 2500 m (8,200 ft), taxiways were widened, and aprons were enlarged. This mostly offset the negative effects of the 1973 oil crisis , passenger volume remained the same and cargo operations expanded. The international air traffic control area control centre for EUROCONTROL was built at the airport. It started operations on March 1, 1972. Around 1980, the airport changed its name to "Maastricht Airport". In 1983,

1224-413: Was rapidly collapsing, the front was already well into Germany by the time the field was ready, and no direct combat sorties were operated from Y-44. 31st TRS was moved to Y-80 near Wiesbaden on 19 April 1945. Authority over what was to become known as Beek airfield ( vliegveld Beek ), was officially transferred to the Dutch government on 1 August 1945. It was decided to keep it open rather than re-open

1260-455: Was upgraded to category III in 2008, which allows landings in very low visibility conditions. Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is the only other airport in the Netherlands that has category III ILS. In March 2011, the airport was certified to handle the upcoming Boeing 747-8 , as two of the airport's major airlines— Cargolux and AirBridge Cargo —have placed orders for this aircraft. Ryanair announced on July 3, 2012, that Maastricht will become

1296-542: Was used to level the area. The runway was 5,565 feet (1,696 m) and reinforced with pierced steel planks . The field was built in less than 2 months and was operational on 22 March 1945, and was designated Y-44. The first unit to be based at the field was the 31st Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron, flying the F-6, a reconnaissance version of the P-51 Mustang . The unit arrived on 22 March 1945. As Nazi Germany

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