Groningen Airport Eelde (GRQ): Codes, Runways & Location
Groningen Airport Eelde (IATA: GRQ · ICAO: EHGG) is a large airport serving Groningen, Netherlands. It lies at 53.1191° N, 6.5777° E, 17 ft (5 m) above sea level.
Overview of Groningen Airport Eelde
Groningen Airport Eelde is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a large airport, serving the area of Groningen in Netherlands. It is identified by the IATA code GRQ and the ICAO code EHGG. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Groningen Airport Eelde has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 2500 m (8202 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support most wide-body jets, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: asphalt. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 17 ft (5 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Emden Airport (EME) about 53 km away.
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Airport Details & Runways
Physical characteristics from the public-domain OurAirports dataset.
Location & Runway Capacity
Aircraft capacity by runway length
Longest runway ≈ 2,500 m — wide-body capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Groningen Airport Eelde
Where is Groningen Airport Eelde located?
Groningen Airport Eelde is located in Groningen, Netherlands. Its coordinates are 53.1191° N, 6.5777° E.
What is the airport code for Groningen Airport Eelde?
Groningen Airport Eelde has an IATA code of GRQ and an ICAO code of EHGG.
How long is the runway at Groningen Airport Eelde?
Groningen Airport Eelde's longest runway is about 2500 m (8202 ft), which can support most wide-body jets.
How many runways does Groningen Airport Eelde have?
Groningen Airport Eelde has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Groningen Airport Eelde a major airport?
Groningen Airport Eelde is classified as a large airport with scheduled commercial service.
About this data
Details for Groningen Airport Eelde are derived from OurAirports, a community-maintained, public-domain database of the world’s airports. Read more on Wikipedia →