Airport code
GRQ — Eelde Airport
GRQ is the IATA code for Eelde Airport, an airport serving Groningen, Netherlands. Its ICAO code is EHGG, and it operates in the Europe/Amsterdam time zone (UTC+1). The airport sits at 53.1197, 6.5794 in the Northern Hemisphere, at an elevation of 17 ft (5 m).
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About Eelde Airport
Groningen Airport Eelde is a minor international airport in the northeastern Netherlands. It is located near Eelde in the Province of Drenthe, 4.8 nautical miles south of the city of Groningen in the province of Groningen. In 2015, the airport handled 220,710 passengers. The airport is also the home base of the KLM Flight Academy, Noord Nederlandse Aero Club (NNAC) and General Enterprises.
Reference data
Airport information
| IATA code | GRQ |
|---|---|
| ICAO code | EHGG |
| Airport name | Eelde Airport |
| City | Groningen |
| Country | Netherlands |
| Time zone | Europe/Amsterdam (UTC+1) |
| Latitude | 53.1197 |
| Longitude | 6.5794 |
| Elevation | 17 ft (5 m) |
| Airport type | Large airport |
| Continent | Europe |
| Runways | 1 |
| Longest runway | 8,202 ft (2,500 m) |
| Map | View on OpenStreetMap ↗ |
Reference data last updated 24 July 2026.
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What is the IATA code for Eelde Airport?
The IATA code for Eelde Airport is GRQ.
What is the ICAO code for Eelde Airport?
The ICAO code for Eelde Airport is EHGG.
Where is GRQ airport located?
Eelde Airport (GRQ) is located in Groningen, Netherlands.
What time zone is GRQ in?
Eelde Airport operates in the Europe/Amsterdam time zone, which is UTC+1.
What is the nearest airport to GRQ?
The nearest airport to Eelde Airport (GRQ) is Emden Airport (EME) in Emden, about 53 km away.
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