Twente Airport (EHTW)
Medium airport · Enschede, Overijssel, Netherlands
Airport data
| Name | Twente Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | EHTW |
| IATA | ENS |
| Elevation | 114 ft (35 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 52°16'33" E 6°53'21" 52.27583, 6.88917 |
| Location | Enschede, Overijssel, Netherlands |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 9,801 ft (2987 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Twente Airport at a glance
Twente Airport is a medium airport in Enschede, Overijssel, Netherlands, known to airline systems as ENS. The field elevation of 114 ft (35 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at EHTW 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 9,801 ft (2987 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 EHTW 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 Twente Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Münster Osnabrück Airport | EDDG | 57 km (31 NM) |
| Deelen Air Base | EHDL | 73 km (39 NM) |
| Weeze (Niederrhein) Airport | EDLV | 91 km (49 NM) |
| Lelystad Airport | EHLE | 95 km (51 NM) |
| Groningen Airport Eelde | EHGG | 96 km (52 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Twente Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 114 ft field elevation of Twente 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 Twente Airport
What is the ICAO code of Twente Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Twente Airport is EHTW, and its IATA code is ENS. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Twente Airport above sea level?
Twente Airport sits at an elevation of 114 feet (35 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Twente Airport located?
The airport lies at 52.2758, 6.8892 — in Enschede, Overijssel, Netherlands, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Münster Osnabrück Airport, about 57 km away.
Does EHTW publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for EHTW 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 Twente Airport?
Twente Airport has one runway. The longest, 05/23, measures 9,801 ft (2987 m) with a ASP surface.