Airport code

LWR Airport Code, Leeuwarden Air Base

LWR is the IATA code for Leeuwarden Air Base, a regional airport serving Leeuwarden, Netherlands. Airlines and booking systems use LWR, while pilots and air traffic control use the ICAO code EHLW. It lies in the northern and eastern hemispheres, at 53.23° N, 5.76° E.

City
Leeuwarden
Continent
Europe
Airport type
Medium airport
Coordinates
53.2286, 5.76056
Elevation
3 ft
Runways
2
Scheduled service
No

What is the Leeuwarden airport code?

The airport code for Leeuwarden Air Base is LWR. This is the IATA code, the three-letter code you see on boarding passes, baggage tags and departure boards. The airport also has the ICAO code EHLW, used in flight plans and by air traffic control.

Its ICAO code EHLW begins with E, the prefix ICAO assigns to northern Europe.

Where is LWR?

Leeuwarden Air Base serves Leeuwarden, Netherlands. It is close to sea level at 3 ft (1 m), typical of a coastal or low-lying airport.

Runways at LWR

It has 2 runways. The longest is 8,045 ft (2.45 km), designated 05/23.

Frequently asked questions

What is the airport code for Leeuwarden?

The IATA airport code for Leeuwarden Air Base in Leeuwarden is LWR. Its ICAO code is EHLW.

What is the 3-letter code for Leeuwarden?

The 3-letter IATA code for Leeuwarden Air Base in Leeuwarden is LWR.

What airport is LWR?

LWR is Leeuwarden Air Base, located in Leeuwarden, Netherlands.

What country is LWR in?

LWR (Leeuwarden Air Base) is in Netherlands.

Where is LWR airport located?

Leeuwarden Air Base (LWR) is in Leeuwarden, Netherlands, at coordinates 53.2286, 5.76056.

What is the ICAO code for Leeuwarden Air Base?

The ICAO code for Leeuwarden Air Base is EHLW. Pilots and air traffic control use it, while airlines and booking systems use the IATA code LWR.

What is the difference between LWR and EHLW?

LWR is the IATA code used for tickets and baggage. EHLW is the ICAO code used by pilots and air traffic control for the same airport, Leeuwarden Air Base.

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