Groningen Airport Eelde (EHGG)
Large airport · Groningen, Drenthe, Netherlands
Airport data
| Name | Groningen Airport Eelde |
|---|---|
| ICAO | EHGG |
| IATA | GRQ |
| Elevation | 17 ft (5 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 53°7'9" E 6°34'40" 53.11911, 6.57765 |
| Location | Groningen, Drenthe, Netherlands |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 8,202 ft (2500 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Groningen Airport Eelde at a glance
Groningen Airport Eelde is a large airport in Groningen, Drenthe, Netherlands, known to airline systems as GRQ. The field elevation of 17 ft (5 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at EHGG are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
The single runway, 05/23, offers 8,202 ft (2500 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 05 points roughly 50° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for EHGG shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Groningen Airport Eelde
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Leeuwarden Air Base | EHLW | 56 km (30 NM) |
| Wittmundhafen Air Base | ETNT | 87 km (47 NM) |
| Twente Airport | EHTW | 96 km (52 NM) |
| Lelystad Airport | EHLE | 103 km (56 NM) |
| De Kooy Airfield / Den Helder Naval Air Station | EHKD | 122 km (66 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Groningen Airport Eelde
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 17 ft field elevation of Groningen Airport Eelde can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 14 airports and airfields we list for Netherlands — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Groningen Airport Eelde
What is the ICAO code of Groningen Airport Eelde?
The ICAO identifier of Groningen Airport Eelde is EHGG, and its IATA code is GRQ. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Groningen Airport Eelde above sea level?
Groningen Airport Eelde sits at an elevation of 17 feet (5 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Groningen Airport Eelde located?
The airport lies at 53.1191, 6.5777 — in Groningen, Drenthe, Netherlands, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Leeuwarden Air Base, about 56 km away.
Does EHGG publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for EHGG appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Groningen Airport Eelde?
Groningen Airport Eelde has one runway. The longest, 05/23, measures 8,202 ft (2500 m) with a ASP surface.