Medium airport · Leeuwarden, Netherlands
Leeuwarden Air Base
Leeuwarden Air Base is a medium airport serving Leeuwarden, Netherlands. Its IATA code is LWR. Its ICAO code is EHLW. It has 2 runways, longest 8,045 ft (ASP). Elevation 3 ft.
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Airport facts
| Location | Leeuwarden, Netherlands |
|---|---|
| IATA code | LWR |
| ICAO code | EHLW |
| Type | Medium airport |
| Runways | 2 runways, longest 8,045 ft (ASP) |
| Elevation | 3 ft |
| Coordinates | 53.2286° N, 5.7606° E |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
Official website: http://www.defensie.nl/luchtmacht/luchtmachtbases/leeuwarden/ — the airport's own site has the current flight and visiting information.
Landmarks near this airport
Famous landmarks close to Leeuwarden Air Base, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site LandmarkProfiles.
- Royal Palace of Amsterdam · Netherlands · 69.4 miles away
- Anne Frank House · Netherlands · 69.4 miles away
- Rijksmuseum · Netherlands · 70.3 miles away
- Van Gogh Museum · Netherlands · 70.5 miles away
National parks near this airport
National parks close to Leeuwarden Air Base, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site National Park Profiles.
- De Alde Feanen National Park · Netherlands · 9.9 miles away
- Lauwersmeer National Park · Netherlands · 20.4 miles away
- Schiermonnikoog National Park · Netherlands · 26.5 miles away
- Drents-Friese Wold National Park · Netherlands · 30.8 miles away
- Weerribben-Wieden National Park · Netherlands · 32.2 miles away
- Drentsche Aa National Park · Netherlands · 39.0 miles away
Airports nearby
The closest airports in this library, by straight-line distance.
Groningen Airport Eelde
34.7 miles awayDe Kooy Airfield / Den Helder Naval Air Station
45.8 miles awayBorkum Airport
46.6 miles awayLelystad Airport
54.6 miles awayEmden Airport
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code for Leeuwarden Air Base?
Leeuwarden Air Base — its IATA code is LWR and its ICAO code is EHLW.
Where is Leeuwarden Air Base located?
Leeuwarden Air Base serves Leeuwarden, Netherlands. Its coordinates are 53.2286° N, 5.7606° E.
How high is Leeuwarden Air Base?
Leeuwarden Air Base sits at 3 feet above sea level.
Sources
- https://davidmegginson.github.io/ourairports-data/airports.csv#2523
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leeuwarden_Air_Base
Page last updated 13 November 2026.