Lelystad (EHLE/LEY) — Lelystad, Netherlands
Lelystad (EHLE/LEY) serves Lelystad, Netherlands. This is a mid-sized airport with 2 runways (05/23, 05L/23R). Field elevation is -13 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.
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Basic Airport Information
- ICAO: EHLE
- Name: Lelystad
- Type: medium_airport
- Category: International
- Latitude: 52.4603
- Longitude: 5.52722
- Elevation: -13 ft
- Country: Netherlands
- Municipality: Lelystad
- IATA Code: LEY
- FAA Code: N/A
- FIR: EHAA
- Timezone: Europe/Amsterdam
- Distance from City: 7.0 km
- VFR: Yes
- IFR: Yes
Runways
Runway 05/23
- Designation: 05/23
- Dimensions: 8858 X 148
- Surface: ASPH
- PCN: 55/F/B/W/T
- Lighting: HIRL, REIL
- NAVAIDs: ILS, VOR-DME
- Approach Types: ILS, LOC/DME, RNAV (GPS), NDB/DME
- Remarks: N/A
Runway 05L/23R
- Designation: 05L/23R
- Dimensions: 4495 X 98
- Surface: Grass
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: N/A
- NAVAIDs: N/A
- Approach Types: N/A
- Remarks: Max wingspan 24m+ requires PPR for grass runway
Frequencies
- Tower: 135.180 MHz
- Ground: 123.680 MHz
- Operations: 134.530 MHz
- Traffic/Approach: 119.055 MHz
- ATIS: 120.730 MHz
Operation Hours
- Extra Hours On Request: No
- Remarks: 07:00-22:00 local daily. Summer: 05:00-20:00Z, winter: 06:00-21:00Z. VFR until end of UDP. Night/Special VFR until closing. IFR Mon-Fri 06:30-14:30 UTC only
Contacts
- AIS Tel: +31 886009791
- ARO Tel: N/A
- MET Tel: N/A
- Admin Tel: +31 886009770
- Health Tel: N/A
- Police Tel: N/A
- Authorities Tel: N/A
- Website: https://www.lelystadairport.nl
- Remarks: Operations/PPR: [email protected] | General: [email protected] | Fuel: [email protected] | IFR Services: +31 886009791 | Fuel truck requests: +31 886009792
Slots / PPR
- Slot Required: Yes
- PPR Required: Yes
- PPR Contact: [email protected]
- Remarks: IFR PPR Mon-Fri 06:30-14:30 UTC (08:30-16:30 local), 24h advance. All flights require flight plan. MTOW 110T+ requires PPR. Wingspan 24m+ on grass requires PPR. LARSA app also available on iOS/Android
Customs
- Open: 05:00
- Close: 20:00
- Phone: N/A
- Extra Hours On Request: Yes
- Remarks: 3h prior notice required for non-Schengen flights. Hours match airport operating hours (07:00-22:00 local). Summer: 05:00-20:00Z, winter: 06:00-21:00Z
Fees
- Landing Fee: 4.05 EUR/tonne MTOW, min 20.23 EUR
- Parking Fee: 4.05 EUR/tonne MTOW/day, min 20.23 EUR
- Handling Mandatory: No
- Currency: EUR
- Remarks: Effective 1 Apr 2026. Debit/credit card only (no Amex, no cash). VAT applicable. Tiered rates by weight category
Fuel Information
- Fuel Type: JET A-1
- Price/L: 2.95
- Last Updated: 2026-04-03
- Remarks: Price incl. excise duties & VAT, subject to change. Self-service at Fuel Station Delta (unpressurized). Fuel truck (pressurized & unpressurized) available on request 08:00-22:00 local
- Fuel Type: 100LL
- Price/L: 3.47
- Last Updated: 2026-04-03
- Remarks: Price incl. excise duties & VAT, subject to change. Self-service at Fuel Station Delta
- Fuel Type: UL-94
- Price/L: 3.09
- Last Updated: 2026-04-03
- Remarks: Price incl. excise duties & VAT, subject to change. Self-service at Fuel Station Charlie
Immigration
- Port of Entry: Yes
- GENDEC Required: No
- GAR Required: No
- 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
Restrictions
- Curfew Start: 20:00
- Curfew End: 05:00
- Noise Chapter Min: Chapter 3
- Remarks: Closed 20:00-05:00 UTC (22:00-07:00 local, summer). Winter: 21:00-06:00 UTC. Cargo prohibited. Max wingspan 36m. Fire cat 5
Alternates
EHHV
- ICAO: EHHV
- Name: Hilversum
- Distance (NM): 21.3
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes
- Immigration Remarks: Schengen zone. Immigration clearance available for non-Schengen arrivals. Standard EU/EEA border procedures apply.
EHTE
- ICAO: EHTE
- Name: Teuge
- Distance (NM): 23.0
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes
- Immigration Remarks: Schengen zone. Immigration clearance available for non-Schengen arrivals. Standard EU/EEA border procedures apply.
EHAM
- ICAO: EHAM
- Name: Schiphol
- Distance (NM): 29.4
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes
- Immigration Remarks: Full international port of entry. Schengen and non-Schengen terminals. EU citizens use eGates. APIS required for non-EU flights.
EHHO
- ICAO: EHHO
- Name: Hoogeveen
- Distance (NM): 39.6
- 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): 46.7
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes
- Immigration Remarks: Schengen zone. Immigration clearance available for non-Schengen arrivals. Standard EU/EEA border procedures apply.
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Netherlands Permit Requirements
- 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
Private non-revenue flights generally do not require landing permits. Must land at/depart from international airports. Standard Schengen entry procedures apply.
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Explore HistoryFrequently Asked Questions
- What are the operating hours of EHLE?
- Lelystad operates from 05:00 to 20:00.
- What is the tower frequency at EHLE?
- The tower frequency at Lelystad is 135.180 MHz.
- What fuel is available at EHLE?
- Lelystad offers JET A-1, 100LL, UL-94.
- Does EHLE require landing permits?
- Yes, landing permits are required for Lelystad (Netherlands).
- Is customs available at EHLE?
- Yes, customs at Lelystad is available from 05:00 to 20:00.
- Does EHLE require slots or PPR?
- Slots are required and PPR is required at Lelystad.
- Where is EHLE located?
- Lelystad (EHLE) is located in Lelystad, Netherlands.
- What is the IATA code for EHLE?
- The IATA code for Lelystad is LEY.
- How long is the runway at EHLE?
- The main runway at Lelystad (05/23) measures 8858 X 148.
- Does EHLE have an ILS approach?
- Yes, Lelystad has ILS (Instrument Landing System) approaches on runway 05/23.
- Is EHLE a port of entry?
- Yes, Lelystad is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.