Airports / Netherlands / LEY
Lelystad Airport.
Lelystad, Netherlands · -13 ft elevation. 1 charter operator based here.
4.3/5
Google rating
426 ratings
1
Operators based
-13
Elevation ft
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Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
#6 / 14
Netherlands airports by Google rating
4.3★ across 426 Google ratings , ranked against 14 rated Netherlands fields.
27 nm
To the nearest alternate
Deelen Air Base (EHDL), 6 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Lelystad Airport (EHLE / LEY) is a mid-sized airport serving Lelystad, Netherlands. The field lies at an elevation of -13 feet. The field has no airline schedules, which keeps it focused on private and general aviation flying.
Charter departments call it home: AIS Airlines bases aircraft at LEY. Useful alternates include Deelen Air Base (EHDL, 27 nm), Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS, 29 nm), and De Kooy Airfield / Den Helder Naval Air Station (DHR, 39 nm). LEY offers a single 8,858-foot paved runway, which supports charter types through the VIP airliner class.
Quotes for flights out of LEY vary with aircraft type, repositioning, and schedule flexibility. Use the cost estimator to model a trip from LEY, or browse verified operators serving the area.
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Field capability
ICAO
EHLE
IATA
LEY
FAA / Local
EHLE
Elevation
-13 ft
Coordinates
52.4532° N · 5.5146° 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
Medium
Scheduled svc
No
Elevation vs Netherlands fields
state range -15–375 ft
At -13 ft, LEY sits lower than 86% of the 14 Netherlands fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 8,858 ft
- 05/238,858 ft × 148 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 8,858 ft
LEY's 8,858 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.
- 27nmEHDLDeelen Air BaseArnhem
- 29nmAMSAmsterdam Airport SchipholAmsterdam
- 39nmDHRDe Kooy Airfield / Den Helder Naval Air StationDen Helder
- 47nmLWRLeeuwarden Air BaseLeeuwarden
- 48nmUDEVolkel Air BaseUden
- 50nmRTMRotterdam The Hague AirportRotterdam
Location
Open the full mapEHLE · Lelystad Airport · Lelystad, Netherlands
From the ramp
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Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from LEY on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Boston (BED) | 3,024 nm | 7h 26m |
| New York (TEB) | 3,181 nm | 7h 48m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 3,374 nm | 8h 15m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 3,589 nm | 8h 45m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 3,803 nm | 9h 15m |
| Anchorage (ANC) | 3,885 nm | 9h 26m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 3,997 nm | 9h 42m |
| Miami (MIA) | 4,044 nm | 9h 48m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use LEY?
- Lelystad Airport's longest paved runway is 8,858 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 LEY?
- Lelystad Airport has one runway; the longest measures 8,858 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Are there charter operators based at LEY?
- Yes. 1 charter operator list Lelystad Airport as a home base, including AIS Airlines. You can also request quotes from operators that reposition aircraft into the field.
- What is the nearest major airport to LEY?
- The closest alternate is Deelen Air Base (EHDL), about 27 nm away, followed by Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) at 29 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from LEY to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Boston about 7h 26m (3,024 nm), New York about 7h 48m (3,181 nm), Washington DC about 8h 15m (3,374 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.