MGRS map of Havelte-West
The MGRS coordinate and grid zone of Havelte-West, with an interactive map. Here's how to work with the military coordinate standard on this ground.
MGRS-coördinaat (middelpunt)
Grid zone — · berekend uit 52.7800, 6.2100 (WGS84)
Interactive map
For navigation on Havelte-West (Drenthe — Havelte), MGRS is the standard for passing positions unambiguously. The centre point of the area and its grid zone are shown alongside, computed on the WGS84 ellipsoid. Click the coordinate to copy it.
An MGRS reference is more compact and less error-prone than latitude and longitude, and the rectangular grid makes estimating distances easy. In MilMap you enter waypoints directly in MGRS, search by an MGRS code, and the coordinate appears automatically in every PDF export.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the Havelte-West training area?
Havelte-West is in south-west Drenthe near the village of Havelte, right next to the Johannes Post Barracks of the 43rd Mechanised Brigade.
Which MGRS zone covers Havelte-West?
Havelte-West sits on the UTM grid zone 31U/32U boundary; the exact MGRS coordinate of the centre point is shown at the top of this page.
Is Havelte-West accessible?
Parts are open to walkers outside of exercises, but red flags and signage always take precedence. The barracks grounds themselves are closed.