Large airport · Groningen, Netherlands
Groningen Airport Eelde
Groningen Airport Eelde is a large airport serving Groningen, Netherlands. Its IATA code is GRQ. Its ICAO code is EHGG. It has 1 runway, longest 8,202 ft (ASP). Elevation 17 ft.
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Airport facts
| Location | Groningen, Netherlands |
|---|---|
| IATA code | GRQ |
| ICAO code | EHGG |
| Type | Large airport |
| Runways | 1 runway, longest 8,202 ft (ASP) |
| Elevation | 17 ft |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
| Coordinates | 53.1191° N, 6.5777° E |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
History
The airport started under the name "Hakenkampsveld" in 1928 and was officially opened in 1931. It was renamed "Luchthaven Eelde" in 1933.
Landmarks near this airport
Famous landmarks close to Groningen Airport Eelde, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site LandmarkProfiles.
- Royal Palace of Amsterdam · Netherlands · 87.4 miles away
- Anne Frank House · Netherlands · 87.5 miles away
- Rijksmuseum · Netherlands · 88.1 miles away
- Van Gogh Museum · Netherlands · 88.3 miles away
National parks near this airport
National parks close to Groningen Airport Eelde, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site National Park Profiles.
- Drentsche Aa National Park · Netherlands · 6.1 miles away
- Drents-Friese Wold National Park · Netherlands · 19.0 miles away
- Dwingelderveld National Park · Netherlands · 22.1 miles away
- Lauwersmeer National Park · Netherlands · 23.0 miles away
- De Alde Feanen National Park · Netherlands · 27.1 miles away
- Schiermonnikoog National Park · Netherlands · 29.3 miles away
Airports nearby
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code for Groningen Airport Eelde?
Groningen Airport Eelde — its IATA code is GRQ and its ICAO code is EHGG.
Where is Groningen Airport Eelde located?
Groningen Airport Eelde serves Groningen, Netherlands. Its coordinates are 53.1191° N, 6.5777° E.
What is the history of Groningen Airport Eelde?
The airport started under the name "Hakenkampsveld" in 1928 and was officially opened in 1931. It was renamed "Luchthaven Eelde" in 1933.
Sources
- https://davidmegginson.github.io/ourairports-data/airports.csv#2519
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Groningen_Airport_Eelde
Page last updated 13 November 2026.