Lelystad Airport (EHLE)
Medium airport · Lelystad, Flevoland, Netherlands
Airport data
| Name | Lelystad Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | EHLE |
| IATA | LEY |
| Elevation | -13 ft (-4 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 52°27'11" E 5°30'53" 52.45319, 5.51462 |
| Location | Lelystad, Flevoland, Netherlands |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 8,858 ft (2700 m) | 148 ft | ASPH | Yes |
Lelystad Airport at a glance
Lelystad Airport is a medium airport in Lelystad, Flevoland, Netherlands, known to airline systems as LEY. The field elevation of -13 ft (-4 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at EHLE are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
The single runway, 05/23, offers 8,858 ft (2700 m) of asph 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 EHLE 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 Lelystad Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Deelen Air Base | EHDL | 50 km (27 NM) |
| Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | EHAM | 53 km (29 NM) |
| De Kooy Airfield / Den Helder Naval Air Station | EHKD | 72 km (39 NM) |
| Leeuwarden Air Base | EHLW | 88 km (48 NM) |
| Volkel Air Base | EHVK | 89 km (48 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Lelystad Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the -13 ft field elevation of Lelystad Airport 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 Lelystad Airport
What is the ICAO code of Lelystad Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Lelystad Airport is EHLE, and its IATA code is LEY. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Lelystad Airport above sea level?
Lelystad Airport sits at an elevation of -13 feet (-4 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Lelystad Airport located?
The airport lies at 52.4532, 5.5146 — in Lelystad, Flevoland, Netherlands, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Deelen Air Base, about 50 km away.
Does EHLE publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for EHLE 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 Lelystad Airport?
Lelystad Airport has one runway. The longest, 05/23, measures 8,858 ft (2700 m) with a ASPH surface.