Leeuwarden Air Base

EHLW / LWR

Leeuwarden, NL

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
18:25Z
🌇 Dusk
VFR
Flight Rules
16°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 11°C
6kt
160°
10+ km
Visibility
11,000ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1,010
QNH (hPa)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

EHLW 141825Z AUTO 16006KT 9999 OVC110 16/11 Q1010 BLU

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 3ft
OVC 11,000ft AGL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
11,000ft
AGL (Above Ground)
11,003ft AMSL

Altimeter Settings & Pressure Information

QNH
1,010 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1,010 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (3 ft)
Pressure Alt
98 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013.25 hPa
Density Altitude: 218 ft
ISA Deviation: +1.0°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF EHLW 141628Z 1417/1505 19005KT 9999 SCT030 BECMG 1421/1423 18012G25KT 4500 RA SCT012 BKN014 OVC020 TEMPO 1422/1503 2500 +RA SHRA BKN006 BKN012 SCT015CB BECMG 1501/1503 22017G32KT 9999 NSW SCT020 SCT035
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
18:32Z BASE
+0h
VFR 190° 5kt
Visibility: 10+ km
21:00Z BECMG
+3h
IFR 180° 12kt
Visibility: 4.5 km
Ceiling: 1,400ft
Rain
22:00Z TEMPO
+4h
LIFR
Visibility: 2.5 km
Ceiling: 600ft
Heavy Rain, Showers Rain
01:00Z BECMG
+7h
VFR 220° 17kt
Visibility: 10+ km

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
↑
HLW
05
23 ✈️
09 ✈️
27

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 05/23
Active: 23
 8,045 ft 164 ft ASP 53°
↑ 2.1kt • ↔ 5.6kt
70° angle
✈️ 09/27
Active: 09
 6,562 ft 164 ft ASP 88°
↑ 2.1kt • ↔ 5.6kt
70° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Leeuwarden Air Base - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: EHLW
IATA Code: LWR
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 3 ft MSL

Location

City: Leeuwarden
Country: NL
Latitude: 53.228600°
Longitude: 5.760560°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 05/23
Length: 8,045 ft
Width: 164 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 09/27
Length: 6,562 ft
Width: 164 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

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Airport operational data

• Operating hours: 24/7
• Ground handling available
• Fuel services available

About Leeuwarden Air Base

Leeuwarden Air Base (EHLW/LWR) is a regional airport serving commercial and general aviation located in Leeuwarden, NL. The facility operates at an elevation of 3 feet above sea level and primarily serves regional commercial flights and general aviation.

The facility features 2 runways (05/23, 09/27) with ASP surface . Weather services provide regular METAR reports and TAF forecasts to ensure safe flight operations in all conditions.

Pilots can access comprehensive weather data, including current conditions, extended forecasts, and flight rules analysis. The airport information displayed here includes runway details, operational data, and essential resources for flight planning and execution. All weather data is updated regularly to provide the most current information for aviation decision-making.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.

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