What is the tower frequency at EHLW?

The tower frequency at Leeuwarden Air Base is 120.705 MHz.

Does EHLW require landing permits?

Yes, landing permits are required for Leeuwarden Air Base (Netherlands).

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Leeuwarden Air Base

Leeuwarden Air Base (EHLW/LWR) serves Leeuwarden, Netherlands. This is a mid-sized airport with 2 runways (05/23, 09/27). Field elevation is 3 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.

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Basic Info 7/7

Runways 4/4

Frequencies 1/4

Operations 0/2

Fuel 0/1

Contacts 0/2

Additional Info 2/10

Data last updated: 2024-01-01

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Basic Airport Information

ICAO: EHLW
Name: Leeuwarden Air Base
Type: medium_airport
Category: Uncategorized
Latitude: 53.2286
Longitude: 5.76056
Elevation: 3 ft
Country: Netherlands
Municipality: Leeuwarden
IATA Code: LWR
FAA Code: N/A
FIR: N/A
Timezone: N/A
Distance from City: N/A km
VFR: Yes
IFR: No

Runways

Runway 05/23

Designation: 05/23
Dimensions: 2452x50m
Surface: ASP
PCN: N/A
Lighting: Lighted
NAVAIDs: N/A
Approach Types: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Runway 09/27

Designation: 09/27
Dimensions: 2000x50m
Surface: ASP
PCN: N/A
Lighting: Lighted
NAVAIDs: N/A
Approach Types: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Frequencies

Tower: 120.705 MHz
Ground: N/A
Operations: N/A
Traffic/Approach: 132.030, 128.355 MHz
ATIS: N/A

Operation Hours

Open: N/A
Close: N/A
Extra Hours On Request: No
Remarks: N/A

Contacts

AIS Tel: N/A
ARO Tel: N/A
MET Tel: N/A
Admin Tel: N/A
Health Tel: N/A
Police Tel: N/A
Authorities Tel: N/A
Website: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Slots / PPR

Slot Required: No
PPR Required: No
PPR Contact: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Immigration

Port of Entry: No
GENDEC Required: No
GAR Required: No
Remarks: N/A

Airport Services

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Netherlands Permit Requirements

Medium Landing: 5d

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 / GA Operations:

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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Nearby Airports

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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the tower frequency at EHLW?: The tower frequency at Leeuwarden Air Base is 120.705 MHz.
Does EHLW require landing permits?: Yes, landing permits are required for Leeuwarden Air Base (Netherlands).

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