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Leeuwarden Air Base (EHLW/LWR) — Leeuwarden, Netherlands
At a glance
- Tower
- 120.705
- Runways
- 05/23, 09/27
- Elevation
- 3 ft
Times in UTC. Reference only: verify with the AIP and NOTAMs.
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69%
Data Complete
36 of 52 points
Missing: Operations, Fuel, Contacts
Section Breakdown
Basic Info
7/7
Runways
4/4
Frequencies
3/4
Operations
0/2
Fuel
0/1
Contacts
0/2
Additional Info
3/10
Observed Activity
· Oct 26
1 aircraft observed within 6 NM · busiest hour 13:00Z
2026-10-172026-10-26
Distinct ADS-B aircraft seen within 6 NM below 10,000 ft AGL per UTC day · community-feed coverage varies · not official movement totals
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Basic Airport Information
- ICAO: EHLW
- Name: Leeuwarden Air Base
- Type: medium_airport
- Category: Military
- Latitude: 53.2286
- Longitude: 5.76056
- Elevation: 3 ft
- Country: Netherlands
- Municipality: Leeuwarden
- IATA Code: LWR
- FAA Code: N/A
- FIR: N/A
- Timezone: Europe/Amsterdam
- 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: ILS 05 111.75, ILS 23 111.75
- Approach Types: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Runway 09/27
- Designation: 09/27
- Dimensions: 2000x50m
- Surface: ASP
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: Lighted
- NAVAIDs: ILS 09 109.75, ILS 27 109.75
- Approach Types: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Frequencies
- Tower: 120.705 MHz
- Ground: 28.155 MHz
- Operations: 122.100 MHz
- Traffic/Approach: 132.030, 128.355 MHz
- ATIS: N/A
Operation Hours
Monday
N/A
Tuesday
N/A
Wednesday
N/A
Thursday
N/A
Friday
N/A
Saturday
N/A
Sunday
N/A
- Extra Hours On Request: Not recorded
- 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: Not recorded
- PPR Required: Not recorded
- PPR Contact: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Immigration
- Port of Entry: Not recorded
- APIS Required: Not recorded
- GAR Required: Not recorded
- Remarks: N/A
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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.
Active NOTAMs
M5064/26
caution
Aerodrome closed
AD CLSD.
2026-12-21 07:00 UTC
2027-01-01 15:30 UTC
M4698/26
critical Upcoming
Aerodrome closed
AD CLSD.
2026-10-29 07:00 UTC
2026-10-29 15:30 UTC
M5002/26
info
Temporary restricted area
TEMPORARY RESTRICTED AREA 'MARNEWAARD' ACTIVATED.
AREA: 531000N 0060201E - 531000N 0060418E - 532437N 0063631E -
533016N 0064429E - 533122N 0064023E - 533337N 0063622E - 534000N
0063003E - 533156N 0054455E - 531000N 0060201E BTN SFC/FL195.
AREA PROHIBITED. POLICE, SAR, HELICOPTER EMERGENCY MED…
2026-11-30 13:00 UTC
2026-12-04 11:00 UTC
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- What is the tower frequency at EHLW?
- The tower frequency at Leeuwarden Air Base is 120.705 MHz.
- Does EHLW require landing permits?
- It depends on the flight. Private non-revenue flights generally do not require landing permits. Must land at/depart from international airports. Standard Schengen entry procedures apply. Permit details for Netherlands
- Where is EHLW located?
- Leeuwarden Air Base (EHLW) is located in Leeuwarden, Netherlands.
- What is the IATA code for EHLW?
- The IATA code for Leeuwarden Air Base is LWR.
- How long is the runway at EHLW?
- The main runway at Leeuwarden Air Base (05/23) measures 2452x50m.