Airport code

LWR Airport Code, Leeuwarden Air Base

LWR is the IATA airport code for Leeuwarden Air Base, a regional airport serving Leeuwarden, Netherlands. Pilots and air traffic control use its ICAO code, EHLW.

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

What airport is LWR?

LWR is the IATA airport code for Leeuwarden Air Base, in Leeuwarden, Netherlands. The same airport has the ICAO code EHLW.

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

Leeuwarden Air Base (LWR) at a glance
IATA airport codeLWR
ICAO airport codeEHLW
AirportLeeuwarden Air Base
CityLeeuwarden
CountryNetherlands
Runways2

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Where is LWR airport located?

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

It lies in the northern and eastern hemispheres, at 53.23° N, 5.76° E. 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 IATA code for Leeuwarden Air Base?

The IATA code for Leeuwarden Air Base in Leeuwarden is LWR. It is the three-letter code on tickets, baggage tags and departure boards.

What is the 3-letter code for Leeuwarden?

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

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.

Read more about Leeuwarden Air Base on Wikipedia →

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