Leeuwarden Air Base (LWR): Codes, Runways & Location
Leeuwarden Air Base (IATA: LWR · ICAO: EHLW) is a medium-sized airport serving Leeuwarden, Netherlands. It lies at 53.2286° N, 5.7606° E, 3 ft (1 m) above sea level.
Overview of Leeuwarden Air Base
Leeuwarden Air Base is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Leeuwarden in Netherlands. It is identified by the IATA code LWR and the ICAO code EHLW. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
Leeuwarden Air Base has 2 runways recorded. Its longest runway is about 2452 m (8045 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 3 ft (1 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Groningen Airport Eelde (GRQ) about 56 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 ≈ 2,452 m — wide-body capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Leeuwarden Air Base
Where is Leeuwarden Air Base located?
Leeuwarden Air Base is located in Leeuwarden, Netherlands. Its coordinates are 53.2286° N, 5.7606° E.
What is the airport code for Leeuwarden Air Base?
Leeuwarden Air Base has an IATA code of LWR and an ICAO code of EHLW.
How long is the runway at Leeuwarden Air Base?
Leeuwarden Air Base's longest runway is about 2452 m (8045 ft), which can support most wide-body jets.
How many runways does Leeuwarden Air Base have?
Leeuwarden Air Base has 2 runways recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Leeuwarden Air Base a major airport?
Leeuwarden Air Base is classified as a medium-sized airport.
About this data
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