Leeuwarden Air Base — Leeuwarden, Netherlands
← Looking for a different airport? Search hereLeeuwarden Air Base in Leeuwarden uses the IATA code LWR, with EHLW as its ICAO identifier.
Distance & flight time from LWR
Leeuwarden Air Base
LWR is Leeuwarden Air Base, a military installation of the Royal Netherlands Air Force located near Leeuwarden in the Friesland province of the Netherlands. The base has historically hosted fighter squadrons flying aircraft such as the F-16 Fighting Falcon and has been involved in NATO air policing and training missions, including operations over Baltic airspace. Leeuwarden Air Base is not open to civilian commercial traffic and functions strictly as military infrastructure supporting Dutch and allied air operations. It periodically hosts international military exercises and air shows, reflecting its ongoing operational role within the Netherlands' defense aviation network.
Runways at Leeuwarden Air Base (LWR)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 8045 ft (2452 m) | 164 ft (50 m) | ASP |
| 09/27 | 6562 ft (2000 m) | 164 ft (50 m) | ASP |
Radio frequencies for Leeuwarden Air Base (LWR)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| APP | RAPCON NORTH | 132.03 MHz |
| ARR | Leeuwarden Arrival | 132.03 MHz |
| CENTER | Dutch Military Center | 128.355 MHz |
| TWR | Leeuwarden Tower | 120.705 MHz |
Airports near Leeuwarden Air Base (LWR)
- Groningen Airport Eelde (GRQ) — 55.8 km (34.7 mi)
- De Kooy Airfield / Den Helder Naval Air Station (DHR) — 73.7 km (45.8 mi)
- Lelystad Airport (LEY) — 87.8 km (54.6 mi)
- Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) — 122.3 km (76.0 mi)
- Twente Airport (ENS) — 130.4 km (81.0 mi)
- Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM) — 167.3 km (104.0 mi)
- Volkel Air Base (UDE) — 174.8 km (108.6 mi)
- Münster Osnabrück Airport (FMO) — 178.1 km (110.7 mi)
LWR is Leeuwarden Air Base, a Royal Netherlands Air Force military facility in Friesland; it has no civilian passenger service and functions purely as a defense installation.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for Leeuwarden Air Base?
The IATA code for Leeuwarden Air Base is LWR.
What is the ICAO code for Leeuwarden Air Base?
The ICAO code for Leeuwarden Air Base is EHLW. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.