Groningen Airport Eelde is a large airport serving Groningen, Netherlands. Its IATA code is GRQ and its ICAO code is EHGG. The airport lies at an elevation of 17 ft (5 m) above sea level. It has 1 runway(s); the longest is 05/23, 8,202 ft (2,500 m) long. Local time follows the Europe/Brussels time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- GRQ
- ICAO code
- EHGG
- Airport type
- Large airport
- Elevation
- 17 ft (5 m)
- Coordinates
- 53.1191, 6.5777
- Time zone
- Europe/Brussels
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 8,202 ft · 2,500 m | 148 ft · 45 m | Asphalt | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Groningen Airport Eelde, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| EME Emden Airport | Emden, Germany | 53 km · 33 mi |
| BMK Borkum Airport | Borkum, Germany | 54 km · 34 mi |
| JUI Juist Airport | Juist, Germany | 70 km · 43 mi |
| NOD Norden-Norddeich Airport | Norddeich, Germany | 70 km · 43 mi |
| NRD Norderney Airport | Norderney, Germany | 78 km · 48 mi |
| BMR Baltrum Airport | Baltrum, Germany | 86 km · 53 mi |
| AGE Wangerooge Airport | Wangerooge, Germany | 115 km · 71 mi |
| FMO Münster Osnabrück Airport | Greven, Germany | 133 km · 83 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from GRQ. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 370 | 230 | 200 | View route |
| LHR London | 512 | 318 | 277 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 536 | 333 | 290 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 2,115 | 1,314 | 1,142 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 5,078 | 3,155 | 2,742 | View route |
| JFK New York | 5,930 | 3,685 | 3,202 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 6,235 | 3,874 | 3,367 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 7,145 | 4,440 | 3,858 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 7,677 | 4,770 | 4,145 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 8,976 | 5,578 | 4,847 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 9,059 | 5,629 | 4,892 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 9,172 | 5,699 | 4,953 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 9,283 | 5,768 | 5,012 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 9,925 | 6,167 | 5,359 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 10,381 | 6,451 | 5,605 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 16,511 | 10,259 | 8,915 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| APP | Eelde Approach | 120.305 |
| ATIS | ATIS | 133.555 |
| GCD | Eelde GND/CLNC DEL | 121.705 |
| TWR | Eelde Tower | 118.705 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Groningen Airport Eelde?
The IATA code of Groningen Airport Eelde is GRQ and its ICAO code is EHGG.
Where is Groningen Airport Eelde located?
Groningen Airport Eelde is in Groningen, Drenthe, Netherlands, at 53.1191, 6.5777.
What time zone is Groningen Airport Eelde in?
Groningen Airport Eelde uses the IANA time zone Europe/Brussels. Daylight saving time, where applicable, is applied automatically by the clock on this page.
How long is the longest runway at Groningen Airport Eelde?
The longest runway listed is 05/23, 8,202 ft (2,500 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Groningen Airport Eelde?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Emden Airport (EME), about 53 km (33 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.