landingsplekken

Landingsplekken (singular landingsplek) is a Dutch term that refers to a location where landing is possible. The concept is used across transport, logistics and emergency management to describe places suitable for the touchdown of airborne vehicles or other craft. In aviation, landingsplekken include permanent infrastructures such as airports, airfields, heliports and seaplane bases, as well as temporary or improvised landing areas used in emergencies, remote operations or military contexts, such as cleared fields or improvised runways. The term also applies to other domains, such as drone operations or paragliding, where a craft comes to rest on a prepared or suitable surface.

Designating a landingsplek involves assessing surface suitability, clearances from obstacles, space for deceleration and maneuvering, accessibility for support services, and weather or environmental conditions. For helicopters, landing zones are often planned with specific size, visibility and sometimes marking or lighting to aid pilots. In drone operations, a landingsplek must be free of people and obstacles and comply with local regulations and safety guidance.

In planning and emergency management, reliable landingsplekken are essential for rapid medical evacuation, disaster response and search-and-rescue activities. They can range from permanent facilities to improvised sites created in response to terrain or mission needs. While the term remains broad and context-dependent, it is used to describe any designated or suitable place where a vehicle or craft can land safely.