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Nearest Airport to Leeuwarden: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Leeuwarden is Leeuwarden Air Base (LWR), about 4.4 km (3 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Groningen Airport Eelde (GRQ), 52 km away.

Closest airport LWR Leeuwarden Air Base 4.4 km · 3 mi · ~5 min by car

Closest international GRQ Groningen Airport Eelde 52 km · 32 mi · ~56 min by car

Airports near Leeuwarden

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Leeuwarden Air Base Leeuwarden, Netherlands · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Netherlands
LWR 4.4 km3 mi · ~5 min
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Groningen Airport Eelde Groningen, Netherlands · International Airports in Netherlands
GRQ 52 km32 mi · ~56 min
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Borkum Airport Borkum, Germany · Airfield Airports in Germany
BMK 74 km46 mi · ~1 h 19 min
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De Kooy Airfield / Den Helder Naval Air Station Den Helder, Netherlands · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Netherlands
DHR 75 km47 mi · ~1 h 21 min
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Lelystad Airport Lelystad, Netherlands · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Netherlands
LEY 86 km53 mi · ~1 h 32 min
6
Emden Airport Emden, Germany · Airfield Airports in Germany
EME 97 km60 mi · ~1 h 44 min
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Juist Airport Juist, Germany · Airfield Airports in Germany
JUI 98 km61 mi · ~1 h 45 min
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Norden-Norddeich Airport Norddeich, Germany · Airfield Airports in Germany
NOD 103 km64 mi · ~1 h 51 min
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Norderney Airport Norderney, Germany · Airfield Airports in Germany
NRD 110 km68 mi · ~1 h 57 min
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Baltrum Airport Baltrum, Germany · Airfield Airports in Germany
BMR 119 km74 mi · ~2 h 07 min

Small airfields nearby

Drachten Airfield · EHDR23 km
Ameland Airport Ballum · EHAL29 km
De Voorst Glidersite58 km
Royal Dutch Aerospace Center58 km
Noordkop Glidersite64 km
Texel International Airport · EHTX66 km

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Leeuwarden?

The nearest airport to Leeuwarden is Leeuwarden Air Base (LWR), about 4.4 km (3 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Groningen Airport Eelde (GRQ), 52 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Leeuwarden?

Groningen Airport Eelde (GRQ) is 52 km from Leeuwarden in a straight line — roughly 56 min by car.

What other airports are near Leeuwarden?

Groningen Airport Eelde (GRQ) — 52 km, Borkum Airport (BMK) — 74 km and De Kooy Airfield / Den Helder Naval Air Station (DHR) — 75 km.

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

About 5 min by car for the 4.4 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.