Eelde (EHGG/GRQ) — Groningen, Netherlands

• ICAO: EHGG
• Name: Eelde
• Type: medium_airport
• Category: International
• Latitude: 53.119701
• Longitude: 6.57944
• Elevation: 17 ft
• Country: Netherlands
• Municipality: Groningen
• IATA Code: GRQ
• FAA Code: N/A
• FIR: EHAA
• Timezone: Europe/Amsterdam
• Distance from City: 11.1 km
• VFR: Yes
• IFR: Yes

Runway 01/19

• Designation: 01/19
• Dimensions: 4922 X 148
• Surface: Asphalt
• PCN: N/A
• Lighting: Edge lights, REIL
• NAVAIDs: VOR-DME (EEL 112.40), NDB (SO 330 kHz)
• Approach Types: RNAV, VOR
• Remarks: Currently INOP / not in active use. Only RWY 05/23 is operational.

Runway 05/23

• Designation: 05/23
• Dimensions: 8202 X 148
• Surface: Asphalt
• PCN: N/A
• Lighting: Edge lights, REIL
• NAVAIDs: ILS/DME (IEE 109.9 MHz, RWY 23 only, CAT I), VOR-DME (EEL 112.40), NDB (SO 330 kHz)
• Approach Types: ILS CAT I (RWY 23), VOR/DME, NDB/DME, RNAV (GPS)
• Remarks: Primary active runway. ILS CAT I on RWY 23 only. OCA(OCH): Cat A 201(189), B 213(201), C 225(213), D 235(223).

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• Tower: 118.705 MHz
• Ground: 121.705 MHz
• Operations: 120.305 MHz
• Traffic/Approach: 120.305 MHz
• ATIS: 133.555 MHz

• AIS Tel: N/A
• ARO Tel: N/A
• MET Tel: N/A
• Admin Tel: +31 50 309 7070
• Health Tel: N/A
• Police Tel: N/A
• Authorities Tel: N/A
• Website: https://www.groningenairport.nl
• Remarks: Operations: [email protected] | General: [email protected] | PPR/LVNL queries: +31 50 309 9229 | Address: Machlaan 14a, 9761 TK Eelde

• Slot Required: No
• PPR Required: Yes
• PPR Contact: +31 50 309 9229
• Remarks: No slot coordination required. PPR required for weekend traffic outside published hours. Contact LVNL: +31 50 309 9229.

• Open: 06:00
• Close: 15:00
• Phone: N/A
• Extra Hours On Request: Yes
• Remarks: Customs office (NL000563) Mon-Fri 08:00-17:00 local (06:00-15:00 UTC summer, 07:00-16:00 UTC winter), closed weekends. Non-Schengen flights require General Declaration via Gendec.EU at least 2h before departure. Customs reporting center (24/7): +31 88 158 2780, [email protected]. EES operational since Nov 2025.

• Landing Fee: Cross-country: EUR 20.80 per 1000kg MTOW (up to 10,000kg), max EUR 22.10 for ≤1500kg, max EUR 37.10 for ≤2000kg; 10,001-20,000kg: EUR 186.00 + EUR 13.10/1000kg above 10,000kg; >20,000kg: EUR 308.30 + EUR 18.70/1000kg above 20,000kg. Noise surcharge: cat 1 +30%, cat 2 +15%, cat 3 +10%, cat 4 -5%, cat 5-6 -10%, cat 7-8 -15%. Night surcharge (after 19:00 local): +20% cross-country, +35% local, +50% training. All amounts excl. VAT. (Airport Charges 2025, effective 1 Jan 2025)
• Parking Fee: EUR 3.75 per 1000kg MTOW per 24h (min EUR 13.25). Free for ≤3000kg if <6h after landing. Free for >3000kg if <3h after landing. After-hours opening surcharge: EUR 1,030.00 per event.
• Handling Mandatory: Yes
• Currency: EUR
• Remarks: Fees based on MTOW, flight type, time-of-day surcharges, and noise category. Indexed annually by CBS CPI. ARFF Cat 5. Contact: [email protected] / +31 50 309 7014.

• Port of Entry: Yes
• APIS Required: No
• GAR Required: No
• Remarks: International airport of entry. Royal Military Police (Marechaussee) handles border control. Valid passport or European ID required.

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• Curfew Start: 21:00
• Curfew End: 04:30
• Noise Chapter Min: Chapter 3
• Remarks: Weekday close 23:00 local (21:00 UTC summer / 22:00 UTC winter). Weekend close 20:00 local (18:00 UTC summer / 19:00 UTC winter). Outside hours: urgent/medical only. Noise surcharges apply by category.

EHHO

• ICAO: EHHO
• Name: Hoogeveen
• Distance (NM): 23.5
• Has IFR: Yes
• Port of Entry: Yes
• Immigration Remarks: Schengen zone. Immigration clearance available for non-Schengen arrivals. Standard EU/EEA border procedures apply.

EDWE

• ICAO: EDWE
• Name: Emden
• Distance (NM): 28.4
• Has IFR: Yes
• Port of Entry: Yes, with conditions: Border crossing point and customs special landing place, not a customs airport (zoll.de Teil A): from outside the EU, non-commercial or non-scheduled passenger flights with nothing to declare may land here; other flights need an exemption from the local main customs office (Zollverordnung § 5, zoll.de) Source: List of border crossing points, Germany (OJ C/2026/368), 2026-01-16

EHLE

• ICAO: EHLE
• Name: Lelystad
• Distance (NM): 55.0
• Has IFR: Yes
• Port of Entry: Yes
• Immigration Remarks: No advance notice for intra-Schengen. Non-Schengen flights require customs 3h PNR. General declaration required for flights to/from outside the EU per EU Customs Regulation 952/2013

EHTE

• ICAO: EHTE
• Name: Teuge
• Distance (NM): 56.0
• Has IFR: Yes
• Port of Entry: Yes
• Immigration Remarks: Schengen zone. Immigration clearance available for non-Schengen arrivals. Standard EU/EEA border procedures apply.

EHTX

• ICAO: EHTX
• Name: Texel
• Distance (NM): 62.9
• Has IFR: Yes
• Port of Entry: Yes
• Immigration Remarks: Schengen zone. Immigration clearance available for non-Schengen arrivals. Standard EU/EEA border procedures apply.

• Overflight Permit: No
• Landing Permit: Conditional
• Overflight Lead Time: N/A - no permit required; file flight plan before departure
• Landing Lead Time: 5 working days before flight

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