Eelde Airport
Groningen Airport Eelde is the main airport serving Groningen in the Netherlands, giving travelers a straightforward gateway to the country’s northern region. Identified by GRQ and EHGG, it is classified as a large airport and is set at a very low elevation of 17 feet (5 meters) above sea level, which fits the flat landscape of this part of the country. For visitors heading to Groningen or nearby areas, it is a practical arrival point that connects air travel with the slower, more scenic rhythm of the north.
About Eelde Airport
Groningen Airport Eelde is the main airport serving Groningen in the Netherlands, giving travelers a straightforward gateway to the country’s northern region. Identified by GRQ and EHGG, it is classified as a large airport and is set at a very low elevation of 17 feet (5 meters) above sea level, which fits the flat landscape of this part of the country. For visitors heading to Groningen or nearby areas, it is a practical arrival point that connects air travel with the slower, more scenic rhythm of the north.
Overview
Groningen Airport Eelde is the main airport serving Groningen in the Netherlands, giving travelers a straightforward gateway to the country’s northern region. Identified by GRQ and EHGG, it is classified as a large airport and is set at a very low elevation of 17 feet (5 meters) above sea level, which fits the flat landscape of this part of the country. For visitors heading to Groningen or nearby areas, it is a practical arrival point that connects air travel with the slower, more scenic rhythm of the north.
At a glance
- Official name: Groningen Airport Eelde
- Airport codes: GRQ (IATA) and EHGG (ICAO)
- Serves: Groningen, Netherlands
- Elevation: 17 ft (5 m)
- Time zone: Europe/Amsterdam
Runway and operations
The airport has one main runway, 05/23, measuring 8,202 feet and surfaced in asphalt, with lighting to support operations in lower-light conditions. For travelers, that usually signals a facility built for dependable year-round use rather than a very small local airfield. Because it operates in the Europe/Amsterdam time zone, passengers should plan arrivals, departures, and onward connections on Central European time, keeping seasonal clock changes in mind when traveling from outside the region.
Why it matters for travelers
For most visitors, the value of Groningen Airport Eelde is its simplicity: it serves Groningen directly, avoids the scale and pace of much larger hub airports, and places you closer to the northern Netherlands from the moment you land. That can make arrivals feel easier to manage, especially if your trip focuses on Groningen itself, nearby towns, or the wider northern countryside, where a calmer starting point is often part of the appeal.
Routes
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FAQ
Eelde Airport — frequently asked questions
Quick answers to the details travellers usually check first, from codes and locations to the practical basics that help with planning.
9 common questions
- Eelde Airport is located in Groningen, Netherlands (Europe), at coordinates 53.120°, 6.580°.
- Its IATA code is GRQ and its ICAO code is EHGG.
- Eelde Airport serves Groningen, Netherlands. When comparing fares, check whether other airports also serve the same area — prices and transfer times can differ between them.
- Eelde Airport operates on Europe/Amsterdam local time. Departure and arrival times on tickets are always shown in each airport's local time, so double-check the offset when planning connections or pick-ups.
- Eelde Airport sits at latitude 53.120° and longitude 6.580°. The map link in the details panel on this page opens the exact location for driving directions.
- Originfacts does not yet track scheduled routes from GRQ. Use the flight search on this page to see live airline options for your travel dates.
- Route coverage for GRQ is still being added to Originfacts. Run a search from GRQ on the flight search page to see every destination airlines currently sell for your dates.
- Its address is 14A Machlaan, Eelde, Drenthe, 9761 TK, Netherlands, the phone number is +31 50 309 7070, the official website is http://www.groningenairport.nl/. For flight-specific questions (delays, baggage, rebooking), contact the operating airline directly rather than the airport.
- Yes — Originfacts lists 5 other airports in Netherlands. The nearby-airports section on this page links to each of them, which is useful when comparing fares or finding an alternative departure point.