Breda International Airport

What Breda International Airport does

Breda International Airport (ICAO: EHSE), formerly Seppe Airport, is a VFR-only, uncontrolled general aviation airfield located in Bosschenhoofd, North Brabant, Netherlands, on the A58 corridor between Rotterdam and Antwerp. Founded in 1949 and owned since 2008 by Forum Group B.V., it operates as a regional hub for private pilots, flight training, business aviation, and aviation-related services. The airport hosts approximately 20 on-site aviation businesses, including flight training organizations (Breda Aviation, Vinstrip Aviation) and maintenance/engineering firms, and is developing the multi-phase Breda Airparc business park.

Revenue is diversified across five streams: landing fees, aviation fuel sales (Avgas 100LL, Jet A-1, and UL94 — the latter being a Dutch first), hangar and office rentals on Breda Airparc, an event venue operation, and business aviation handling services. Operations are lean (~11 employees) and built around self-service fueling infrastructure and shared facilities. Strategic positioning emphasizes heritage (75 years in 2024), regional catchment advantage, and forward-looking buildout including a PAL-V letter of intent for an assembly and delivery center.

The business model is asset-heavy real estate plus fuel margin, with a long-tail of third-party operators monetizing the airfield, airspace, and adjacent land. Phase 4 of Breda Airparc is under construction (Aug 2024), Phase 3 is being planned for summer 2026, and the PAL-V partnership points toward optional upside from emerging eVTOL/gyroplane operations. Commercialization is go-to-market through direct fuel and handling pricing, hangar/office leases, and event bookings rather than through any software or AI-enabled product.

Name

Breda International Airport

Legal name

Breda International Airport NV

Website

https://breda-airport.eu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1949

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Breda International Airport (ICAO: EHSE) is a VFR-only general aviation airfield in Bosschenhoofd, Netherlands, serving private pilots, flight training schools, business aviation, and ~20 on-site aviation businesses through landing fees, fuel sales, hangar rentals, events, and handling services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

General Aviation Airport Services

NAICS

Airport Operations (48811)

SIC

Airports, Flying Fields & Airport Terminal Services (4581)

akta.pro primary industry

Aviation Infrastructure Agencies (Public Airports, Airfield Ops, Ground Access) (BPAIALAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Private Aviation Insurance & Financing/Leasing Services (THABAFAM)

Keywords

• General aviation airport
• Aviation fuel services
• Flight training facilities
• Business aviation handling
• Aircraft hangar rental

Headquarters

HQ city

Bosschenhoofd

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Landing Fees: Landing fees charged to aircraft operators based on aircraft weight. Published landing tariff schedule available. Fees are collected from General Aviation and Business Aviation traffic.
2. Aviation Fuel Sales: Self-service fuel sales including Avgas 100LL, Jet A-1, and UL94. Storage capacities: 4,500L (100LL), 20,000L (Jet A-1), 30,000L (UL94). UL94 priced 50 Eurocents per liter lower than traditional fuel.
3. Hangar Rental & Breda Airparc: Rental of office spaces and hangars at Breda Airparc on the south side of the airport. Multiple phases of development completed (Phase 1, 2, 3, 4). Tenants include aviation companies and engineering firms.
4. Meeting & Event Venue Rental: Four meeting rooms accommodating 0 to 300 persons. Venue rental for business affairs and private parties. Catering services provided through De Cockpit restaurant and Bargo.
5. Business Aviation Handling Services: Handling services for private flights including fuel, customs/passport control, GENDEC filing, and flight preparation. Facilitated through partners Fly Aeolus and Blue Sky Aviation.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Breda International Airport operates a general aviation airfield providing flight training, business aviation handling, hangar and office rental via Breda Airparc, aviation fuel supply (including the Netherlands' first AVGAS UL94 unleaded grade), meeting and event venue hosting, and ancillary commercial activities such as an on-site café-restaurant and aviation museum in Bosschenhoofd, North Brabant, Netherlands.

Product overview

Breda International Airport operates as a unified airport facility serving the general and business aviation markets. The core offering centers on the airport infrastructure (runway, fuel services, handling) enhanced by integrated modules: Breda Airparc (premium office/hangar complex), Meeting Facilities (conference venues), Flight Training (through Breda Aviation), Business Aviation Services (charter booking), Event Venue (private events), and visitor amenities (De Cockpit restaurant, Flying Museum Seppe, Aircraft Spotting Area). Supporting services include fuel provision (Avgas 100LL, Jet A-1, UL94), drone management, handling services, taxi arrangements, merchandise, and loaner bicycles. The airport also hosts multiple tenant businesses including flight schools, maintenance facilities, and aviation service companies.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Aviation Fuel Services (Avgas 100LL, Jet A-1, AVGAS UL94)

Quantifiable outcome

• UL94 fuel priced 50 Eurocents per liter lower than traditional Avgas 100LL
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered major, core and minor.

• PAL-VmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 August 2024Personal Air & Land Vehicle manufacturer. Signed letter of intent on August 29, 2024 for assembly & delivery center at Breda International Airport. PAL-V already operates FlyDrive Academy at the airport and plans to expand activities significantly.
• Cematec EngineeringcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 August 2024Multidisciplinary engineering firm under Neitraco Group. Plans to occupy new high-quality office space at the southeast side of the airport upon completion of Phase 4 construction.
• Aan de Stegge (ADSR)minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 29 August 2024Construction company from Roosendaal responsible for building and installation work for Phase 4 of Breda Airparc.
• Van den Elshout & de BontminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 29 August 2024Construction company responsible for site preparation, elevation to runway level, and foundation piling (~100 piles) for Phase 4. Also handles site development.
• Breda University of Applied Sciences (BUAS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTwice yearly brainstorm sessions where BUAS students contribute to concept development for new events and airport projects. Students work on fully realized projects under supervision. Partnership for leisure/tourism management education.
• De Rooi Pannen (Toerisme & Recreatie)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTourism & Recreation education institution. Students apply practical education in the business setting, supporting events and providing unique customer experiences. Contact: [email protected].
• Stichting Economische Koepel Halderberge (EKH)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPublic-private partnership between entrepreneurs, education, and government in Halderberge municipality. Collaborates on Social Sofa project and spotters' location development.
• Fletcher Hotel 'De Reiskoffer'minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLocal hotel partner near the airport. Serves both business and recreational guests visiting the airport. Recommended partner for visitors needing accommodation.
• Logistiek Platform RoosendaalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration of Roosendaal municipalities and entrepreneurs active in transport, logistics, and trade.
• Social Sofa (Karin Bruers)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity art concept. Social Sofa is an initiative by Karin Bruers - a concrete bench for outdoors where community members collaboratively decorate with mosaic tiles. Created spotters' location with social wall (6.00 x 2.50m with 70,000+ colored 2x2cm tiles), tiered seating, and three mosaic divans.
• Visit HalderbergeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTourism organization in Halderberge. Collaborated on Social Sofa project at spotters' location. Contact for sponsoring bench elements: [email protected].
• Kunstenaarscollectief HalderbergeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerArtists collective from Halderberge. Designed and executed Social Sofa community art project at the spotters' location.
• Economische Koepel HalderbergeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEconomic umbrella organization for Halderberge. Co-funded Social Sofa project at spotters' location as part of community development initiatives.
• Fly AeoluscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAir taxi service operating from 1,600+ European airports. Brings business aviation customers to Breda International Airport. Offers private travel at fraction of private jet cost.
• Blue Sky AviationcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPrivate jet membership club. Partners/co-owners fly in private aircraft without individual ownership. Affordable, transparent, and safe private aviation.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Texel International Airport: Small Dutch island GA airfield focused on recreational flying, flight training, and tourism. Comparable in VFR-only profile and recreational/training mix, though operating in a distinctly different geographic setting.

Broad incumbents

• Signature Flight Support: Global FBO network providing business aviation handling, fueling, and crew/pax services. Comparable in the business-aviation handling and fuel-provision layer of Breda's offering, though operating at much larger scale across multiple continents.
• Rotterdam The Hague Airport: Scheduled commercial and business aviation airport directly in the Rotterdam catchment Breda targets. Comparable end-market (Rotterdam business aviation traffic) but operates at much larger scale with IFR and scheduled service.
• Eindhoven Airport: Major Dutch regional airport in North Brabant handling scheduled commercial and business aviation traffic. Comparable geography (Southern Netherlands / North Brabant) and partial overlap in business-aviation end market, though much larger and scheduled-service-focused.
• Antwerp International Airport (Deurne): Belgian regional airport located directly on the other side of the Breda–Antwerp corridor that Breda serves. Comparable as a regional business-aviation and GA gateway between Rotterdam and Antwerp, though with broader commercial-service ambitions.

Direct peers

• Budel Airfield (Kempen Airport): Small Dutch GA airfield near the Belgian border with flight training, recreational aviation, and light aircraft operations. Comparable in scale, customer base (private pilots, students), and Southern Netherlands / cross-border catchment.
• Teuge International Airport: Dutch regional GA airfield near Deventer offering flight training, business aviation handling, hangar rentals, and recreational activities. Closely comparable to Breda in scope (general aviation only, mixed flight training + events + tenants) and catchment profile in the Netherlands.
• Lelystad Airport: Larger Dutch regional airport positioning for general aviation, flight training, and (planned) business aviation growth. Comparable as a Benelux GA field with multi-tenant aviation park model similar in concept to Breda Airparc.
• Midden-Zeeland Airport: Small Dutch regional GA airfield focused on flight training, recreational flying, and skydiving. Closely comparable in size, VFR-only operating profile, and tenant mix (flight school, skydive club) to Breda.
• Hilversum Airport: Small Dutch regional GA airport serving flight training, recreational flying, and business aviation in the central Randstad. Directly comparable in size, customer mix, and product offering to Breda International Airport.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/bredaairport
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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/breda-international-airport
• Instagraminstagram.com/breda_international_airport

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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