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Nearest Airport to Drachten: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Drachten is Leeuwarden Air Base (LWR), about 26 km (16 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Groningen Airport Eelde (GRQ), 32 km away.

Closest airport LWR Leeuwarden Air Base 26 km · 16 mi · ~28 min by car

Closest international GRQ Groningen Airport Eelde 32 km · 20 mi · ~34 min by car

Airports near Drachten

1
Leeuwarden Air Base Leeuwarden, Netherlands · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Netherlands
LWR 26 km16 mi · ~28 min
2
Groningen Airport Eelde Groningen, Netherlands · International Airports in Netherlands
GRQ 32 km20 mi · ~34 min
3
Borkum Airport Borkum, Germany · Airfield Airports in Germany
BMK 67 km42 mi · ~1 h 12 min
4
Emden Airport Emden, Germany · Airfield Airports in Germany
EME 81 km50 mi · ~1 h 27 min
5
Lelystad Airport Lelystad, Netherlands · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Netherlands
LEY 83 km52 mi · ~1 h 29 min
6
Juist Airport Juist, Germany · Airfield Airports in Germany
JUI 90 km56 mi · ~1 h 36 min
7
De Kooy Airfield / Den Helder Naval Air Station Den Helder, Netherlands · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Netherlands
DHR 91 km56 mi · ~1 h 37 min
8
Norden-Norddeich Airport Norddeich, Germany · Airfield Airports in Germany
NOD 93 km58 mi · ~1 h 39 min
9
Norderney Airport Norderney, Germany · Airfield Airports in Germany
NRD 100 km62 mi · ~1 h 47 min
10
Twente Airport Enschede, Netherlands · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Netherlands
ENS 107 km67 mi · ~1 h 55 min

Small airfields nearby

Drachten Airfield · EHDR2.0 km
Ameland Airport Ballum · EHAL47 km
Veendam Glidersite48 km
De Voorst Glidersite49 km
Royal Dutch Aerospace Center49 km
Hoogeveen Airfield51 km

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Drachten?

The nearest airport to Drachten is Leeuwarden Air Base (LWR), about 26 km (16 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Groningen Airport Eelde (GRQ), 32 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Drachten?

Groningen Airport Eelde (GRQ) is 32 km from Drachten in a straight line — roughly 34 min by car.

What other airports are near Drachten?

Groningen Airport Eelde (GRQ) — 32 km, Borkum Airport (BMK) — 67 km and Emden Airport (EME) — 81 km.

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

About 28 min by car for the 26 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.