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Nearest Airport to Balk: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Balk is Leeuwarden Air Base (LWR), about 39 km (24 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Groningen Airport Eelde (GRQ), 71 km away.

Closest airport LWR Leeuwarden Air Base 39 km · 24 mi · ~42 min by car

Closest international GRQ Groningen Airport Eelde 71 km · 44 mi · ~1 h 16 min by car

Airports near Balk

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Leeuwarden Air Base Leeuwarden, Netherlands · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Netherlands
LWR 39 km24 mi · ~42 min
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Lelystad Airport Lelystad, Netherlands · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Netherlands
LEY 50 km31 mi · ~53 min
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De Kooy Airfield / Den Helder Naval Air Station Den Helder, Netherlands · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Netherlands
DHR 54 km33 mi · ~57 min
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Groningen Airport Eelde Groningen, Netherlands · International Airports in Netherlands
GRQ 71 km44 mi · ~1 h 16 min
5
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Amsterdam, Netherlands · International Airports in Netherlands Meet & Greet →
AMS 86 km53 mi · ~1 h 32 min
6
Deelen Air Base Arnhem, Netherlands · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Netherlands
EHDL 95 km59 mi · ~1 h 42 min
7
Borkum Airport Borkum, Germany · Airfield Airports in Germany
BMK 108 km67 mi · ~1 h 56 min
8
Twente Airport Enschede, Netherlands · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Netherlands
ENS 112 km70 mi · ~2 h 00 min
9
Emden Airport Emden, Germany · Airfield Airports in Germany
EME 123 km76 mi · ~2 h 12 min
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Rotterdam The Hague Airport Rotterdam, Netherlands · International Airports in Netherlands
RTM 130 km81 mi · ~2 h 19 min

Small airfields nearby

De Voorst Glidersite32 km
Royal Dutch Aerospace Center33 km
Noordkop Glidersite39 km
Middenmeer Airfield · EHMM39 km
Slootdorp Glidersite43 km
Drachten Airfield · EHDR44 km

Distances are straight-line (great-circle) from the centre of Balk; driving times are estimates. Airport data: OurAirports (public domain).

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Balk?

The nearest airport to Balk is Leeuwarden Air Base (LWR), about 39 km (24 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Groningen Airport Eelde (GRQ), 71 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Balk?

Groningen Airport Eelde (GRQ) is 71 km from Balk in a straight line — roughly 1 h 16 min by car.

What other airports are near Balk?

Lelystad Airport (LEY) — 50 km, De Kooy Airfield / Den Helder Naval Air Station (DHR) — 54 km and Groningen Airport Eelde (GRQ) — 71 km.

How long does it take to get from Balk to Leeuwarden Air Base?

About 42 min by car for the 39 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.