MGRS map of Oirschotse Heide
The MGRS coordinate and grid zone of Oirschotse Heide, with an interactive map. Here's how to work with the military coordinate standard on this ground.
MGRS-coördinaat (middelpunt)
Grid zone — · berekend uit 51.5486, 5.2837 (WGS84)
Interactive map
For navigation on Oirschotse Heide (North Brabant), 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 Oirschotse Heide?
The Oirschotse Heide is in North Brabant, the Netherlands, between Oirschot, Best and Eindhoven. It is a military training area of the Royal Netherlands Army.
Which MGRS zone covers the Oirschotse Heide?
The Oirschotse Heide falls within UTM grid zone 31U. The exact MGRS coordinate of the centre point is shown at the top of this page, computed from the location.
Can you enter the Oirschotse Heide?
Parts of the terrain are open to walkers outside of exercises, but red flags mean training is underway and the area is closed. Always follow the on-site signage.