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Easy in & out
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Airports / Netherlands / GRQ
Large airport · GRQ
Groningen Airport Eelde.
Groningen, Netherlands · 17 ft elevation. 1 charter operator based here.
4.3/5
Google rating
484 ratings
1
Operators based
17
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Groningen, NetherlandsELEV 17 FTLarge airportScheduled service
4.3
Google rating
484
Google reviews
ratings on Google
1
Based operators
charter operators on the field
17
Field elevation
feet above sea level
30
Nearest alternate
nm to LWR
Field standing
#5 / 14
Netherlands airports by Google rating
4.3★ across 484 Google ratings , ranked against 14 rated Netherlands fields.
30 nm
To the nearest alternate
Leeuwarden Air Base (LWR), 2 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Groningen Airport Eelde (EHGG / GRQ) sits in Groningen, Netherlands, where it functions as a large commercial airport. The airport sits 17 feet above sea level. Alongside scheduled airline service, the airport handles a steady flow of private and charter traffic.
The airport anchors local charter capacity, Air Charters Europe is based here. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Leeuwarden Air Base (LWR, 30 nm), Wittmundhafen Air Base (ETNT, 47 nm), and Twente Airport (ENS, 52 nm). With a single 8,202-foot paved runway, GRQ can typically accommodate aircraft as large as VIP airliners.
Charter pricing from GRQ depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Groningen.
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What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
2/ 5 reviews
Terminal & facilities
“Great parking space.”
Harold Huizing5★ on Google
Themes counted by keyword across Google review texts for Groningen Airport Eelde, every quote is verbatim from a real review.
Field capability
ICAO
EHGG
IATA
GRQ
FAA / Local
EHGG
Elevation
17 ft
Coordinates
53.1191° N · 6.5777° E
Airspace
G · GolfClass G, GolfUncontrolled field, no tower. Pilots self-announce and sequence themselves on the common traffic advisory frequency.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Large
Scheduled svc
Yes
Elevation vs Netherlands fields
state range -15–375 ft
At 17 ft, GRQ sits lower than 57% of the 14 Netherlands fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 8,202 ft
- 05/238,202 ft × 148 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 8,202 ft
GRQ's 8,202 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Based charter operators1
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 30nmLWRLeeuwarden Air BaseLeeuwarden
- 47nmETNTWittmundhafen Air BaseWittmund
- 52nmENSTwente AirportEnschede
- 56nmLEYLelystad AirportLelystad
- 66nmDHRDe Kooy Airfield / Den Helder Naval Air StationDen Helder
- 69nmEHDLDeelen Air BaseArnhem
Location
Open the full mapEHGG · Groningen Airport Eelde · Groningen, Netherlands
From the ramp
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Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from GRQ on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Boston (BED) | 3,045 nm | 7h 29m |
| New York (TEB) | 3,203 nm | 7h 51m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 3,395 nm | 8h 18m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 3,602 nm | 8h 47m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 3,821 nm | 9h 17m |
| Anchorage (ANC) | 3,854 nm | 9h 22m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 4,024 nm | 9h 45m |
| Miami (MIA) | 4,072 nm | 9h 52m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use GRQ?
- Groningen Airport Eelde's longest paved runway is 8,202 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at GRQ?
- Groningen Airport Eelde has one runway; the longest measures 8,202 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Are there charter operators based at GRQ?
- Yes. 1 charter operator list Groningen Airport Eelde as a home base, including Air Charters Europe. You can also request quotes from operators that reposition aircraft into the field.
- What is the nearest major airport to GRQ?
- The closest alternate is Leeuwarden Air Base (LWR), about 30 nm away, followed by Wittmundhafen Air Base (ETNT) at 47 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from GRQ to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Boston about 7h 29m (3,045 nm), New York about 7h 51m (3,203 nm), Washington DC about 8h 18m (3,395 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.