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Nearest Airport to IJlst: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to IJlst is Leeuwarden Air Base (LWR), about 26 km (16 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Groningen Airport Eelde (GRQ), 65 km away.

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

Closest international GRQ Groningen Airport Eelde 65 km · 40 mi · ~1 h 10 min by car

Airports near IJlst

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Leeuwarden Air Base Leeuwarden, Netherlands · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Netherlands
LWR 26 km16 mi · ~28 min
2
De Kooy Airfield / Den Helder Naval Air Station Den Helder, Netherlands · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Netherlands
DHR 57 km36 mi · ~1 h 01 min
3
Lelystad Airport Lelystad, Netherlands · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Netherlands
LEY 62 km39 mi · ~1 h 07 min
4
Groningen Airport Eelde Groningen, Netherlands · International Airports in Netherlands
GRQ 65 km40 mi · ~1 h 10 min
5
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Amsterdam, Netherlands · International Airports in Netherlands Meet & Greet →
AMS 97 km60 mi · ~1 h 44 min
6
Borkum Airport Borkum, Germany · Airfield Airports in Germany
BMK 97 km60 mi · ~1 h 44 min
7
Deelen Air Base Arnhem, Netherlands · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Netherlands
EHDL 107 km66 mi · ~1 h 55 min
8
Emden Airport Emden, Germany · Airfield Airports in Germany
EME 115 km71 mi · ~2 h 03 min
9
Twente Airport Enschede, Netherlands · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Netherlands
ENS 118 km73 mi · ~2 h 07 min
10
Juist Airport Juist, Germany · Airfield Airports in Germany
JUI 121 km75 mi · ~2 h 10 min

Small airfields nearby

Drachten Airfield · EHDR36 km
De Voorst Glidersite41 km
Royal Dutch Aerospace Center42 km
Noordkop Glidersite43 km
Middenmeer Airfield · EHMM46 km
Slootdorp Glidersite49 km

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to IJlst?

The nearest airport to IJlst is Leeuwarden Air Base (LWR), about 26 km (16 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Groningen Airport Eelde (GRQ), 65 km away.

Which international airport is closest to IJlst?

Groningen Airport Eelde (GRQ) is 65 km from IJlst in a straight line — roughly 1 h 10 min by car.

What other airports are near IJlst?

De Kooy Airfield / Den Helder Naval Air Station (DHR) — 57 km, Lelystad Airport (LEY) — 62 km and Groningen Airport Eelde (GRQ) — 65 km.

How long does it take to get from IJlst 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.