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Nearest Airport to Franeker: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Franeker is Leeuwarden Air Base (LWR), about 15 km (10 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Groningen Airport Eelde (GRQ), 70 km away.

Closest airport LWR Leeuwarden Air Base 15 km · 10 mi · ~16 min by car

Closest international GRQ Groningen Airport Eelde 70 km · 43 mi · ~1 h 14 min by car

Airports near Franeker

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Leeuwarden Air Base Leeuwarden, Netherlands · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Netherlands
LWR 15 km10 mi · ~16 min
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De Kooy Airfield / Den Helder Naval Air Station Den Helder, Netherlands · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Netherlands
DHR 59 km36 mi · ~1 h 03 min
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Groningen Airport Eelde Groningen, Netherlands · International Airports in Netherlands
GRQ 70 km43 mi · ~1 h 14 min
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Lelystad Airport Lelystad, Netherlands · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Netherlands
LEY 81 km51 mi · ~1 h 27 min
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Borkum Airport Borkum, Germany · Airfield Airports in Germany
BMK 90 km56 mi · ~1 h 36 min
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Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Amsterdam, Netherlands · International Airports in Netherlands Meet & Greet →
AMS 111 km69 mi · ~1 h 59 min
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Emden Airport Emden, Germany · Airfield Airports in Germany
EME 114 km71 mi · ~2 h 03 min
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Juist Airport Juist, Germany · Airfield Airports in Germany
JUI 115 km71 mi · ~2 h 03 min
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Norden-Norddeich Airport Norddeich, Germany · Airfield Airports in Germany
NOD 120 km75 mi · ~2 h 09 min
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Norderney Airport Norderney, Germany · Airfield Airports in Germany
NRD 126 km78 mi · ~2 h 15 min

Small airfields nearby

Ameland Airport Ballum · EHAL31 km
Drachten Airfield · EHDR40 km
Texel International Airport · EHTX48 km
Noordkop Glidersite48 km
Middenmeer Airfield · EHMM54 km
Slootdorp Glidersite55 km

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Franeker?

The nearest airport to Franeker is Leeuwarden Air Base (LWR), about 15 km (10 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Groningen Airport Eelde (GRQ), 70 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Franeker?

Groningen Airport Eelde (GRQ) is 70 km from Franeker in a straight line — roughly 1 h 14 min by car.

What other airports are near Franeker?

De Kooy Airfield / Den Helder Naval Air Station (DHR) — 59 km, Groningen Airport Eelde (GRQ) — 70 km and Lelystad Airport (LEY) — 81 km.

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

About 16 min by car for the 15 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.