Lelystad Airport (LEY): Codes, Runways & Location
Lelystad Airport (IATA: LEY · ICAO: EHLE) is a medium-sized airport serving Lelystad, Netherlands. It lies at 52.4532° N, 5.5146° E, -13 ft (-4 m) above sea level.
Overview of Lelystad Airport
Lelystad Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Lelystad in Netherlands. It is identified by the IATA code LEY and the ICAO code EHLE. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
Lelystad Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 2700 m (8858 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 -13 ft (-4 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Deelen Air Base about 50 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 ≈ 2,700 m — wide-body capable
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Seaports near Lelystad Airport
Sea–air intermodal connections: the nearest seaports to Lelystad Airport, for combined air–sea freight, port-to-airport transfers and regional logistics planning.
Frequently Asked Questions about Lelystad Airport
Where is Lelystad Airport located?
Lelystad Airport is located in Lelystad, Netherlands. Its coordinates are 52.4532° N, 5.5146° E.
What is the airport code for Lelystad Airport?
Lelystad Airport has an IATA code of LEY and an ICAO code of EHLE.
How long is the runway at Lelystad Airport?
Lelystad Airport's longest runway is about 2700 m (8858 ft), which can support most wide-body jets.
How many runways does Lelystad Airport have?
Lelystad Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Lelystad Airport a major airport?
Lelystad Airport is classified as a medium-sized airport.
About this data
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