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EHLW
Leeuwarden Air Base · Leeuwarden
Key Facts
Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.
ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
3 ft / 1 m
Transition Altitude
3,000 ft
Primary Channel
TWR 120.70 MHz (Leeuwarden Tower)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Leeuwarden Air Base (EHLW), located in Leeuwarden, Netherlands. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 2 active runways with a maximum elevation of 3 ft. Please note that this field primarily supports VFR and visual approach procedures.Reference the data below for primary communication channels and detailed runway characteristics. Pilots should observe a Transition Altitude of 3,000 ft verified for this field for altimeter reset procedures.
Full Name
Leeuwarden Air Base
ICAO / IATA
EHLW / LWR
Municipality
Leeuwarden
Country
Region
NL-FR — Friesland
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
3,000 ft
Elevation
3 ft
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Runway 05 / 23
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 8,045 ft / 2,452 m
Runway Width: 164 ft / 50 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 53° / 233°
Runway Width: 164 ft / 50 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 53° / 233°
RWY 05 (53°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 23 (233°)
No ILS / Visual Only
Runway 09 / 27
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 6,562 ft / 2,000 m
Runway Width: 164 ft / 50 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 88° / 268°
Runway Width: 164 ft / 50 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 88° / 268°
RWY 09 (88°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 27 (268°)
No ILS / Visual Only
APP RAPCON NORTH
132.03 MHz
ARR Leeuwarden Arrival
132.03 MHz
CENTER Dutch Military Center
128.35 MHz
TWR Leeuwarden Tower
120.70 MHz
Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026