Groningen Airport Eelde

EHGG / GRQ

Groningen, NL

Last Updated
Jul 5, 20:25Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 8 min ago
20:25Z

🌙 Night
MVFR
Flight Rules
16°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 15°C
5 kt
280°
10+ km
Visibility
2,400 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR EHGG 052025Z AUTO 28005KT 240V310 9999 FEW010/// SCT020/// BKN024/// 16/15 Q1019

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 17 ft
FEW 1,000 ft AGL
SCT 2,000 ft AGL
BKN 2,400 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
1,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,017 ft AMSL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
2,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,017 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
2,400 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,417 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

MVFR

Groningen Airport Eelde is currently reporting marginal VFR (MVFR) conditions with broken clouds at 2,400 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the west (280°) at 5 knots. Runway 23 is favored with a 3-knot headwind and 4-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. The ceiling is 2400 feet AGL (broken), placing conditions in the MVFR category.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 16°C (61°F) with a dewpoint of 15°C. The temperature-dewpoint spread is very narrow, indicating saturated or near-saturated air. Fog formation or low cloud development is likely.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 30 hours. The forecast shows a transition between VFR and IFR conditions. Pilots should monitor the forecast closely and have an alternate airport plan. Expected weather includes: Light Showers Rain, Light DZRA, DZRA. There is a 30% probability of IFR conditions with Light Showers Rain, Light DZRA between 18:00Z and 20:00Z. There is a 30% probability of IFR conditions with DZRA between 00:00Z and 06:00Z.

Pilot Recommendations

VFR pilots should exercise caution. Consider filing IFR if instrument rated, or postponing the flight if conditions are expected to deteriorate further. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread creates risk of fog formation, particularly during evening and early morning hours. The forecast indicates conditions may deteriorate. Ensure you have fuel reserves and a viable alternate airport.

This briefing is generated from real-time METAR and TAF data. Always verify with official sources before flight.

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF EHGG 051710Z 0518/0624 29010KT 9999 SCT025 PROB30 TEMPO 0518/0520 7000 -SHRA -DZRA BKN012 FEW018TCU BECMG 0521/0524 24005KT PROB30 TEMPO 0600/0606 4000 DZRA BKN012 BECMG 0606/0609 27013KT BECMG 0618/0621 22005KT
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
20:32Z BASE
+0h
VFR 290° 10 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
21:00Z BECMG
+1h
VFR 240° 5 kt
00:00Z PROB30 TEMPO
+4h
IFR
Visibility: 4 km
Ceiling: 1,200 ft
DZRA
06:00Z BECMG
+10h
VFR 270° 13 kt

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
HGG
01 ✈️
19
05
23 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 01/19
Active: 01
4,922 ft 148 ft ASP
0.0 kt 5.0 kt
90° angle
✈️ 05/23
Active: 23
8,202 ft 148 ft ASP 52°
3.2 kt 3.8 kt
50° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - EHGG

13,574 observations | Sep 2025 - Jul 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
56.6%
MVFR
19.2%
IFR
13.3%
LIFR
10.9%

Groningen Airport Eelde is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 56.6% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 24.2% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 8.1 knots. Temperature extremes range from -11°C to 35°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are April, June, July.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 8.1 kt
Maximum Recorded: 28 kt
Calm Winds: 0.8%
Direction Distribution:
E
18.5%
N
6%
S
22.9%
W
12.4%
NE
9.6%
NW
5.8%
SE
6.8%
SW
17.3%

Temperature Range

Average: 8.9°C
Range: -11°C to 35°C
-11°C 35°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 4.8%

Best Months for VFR

April June July

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 01/19
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.9 kt
Runway 05/23
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.4 kt

Statistics computed from 13,574 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jul 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Groningen Airport Eelde - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: EHGG
IATA Code: GRQ
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 17 ft MSL

Location

City: Groningen
Country: NL
Latitude: 53.119701°
Longitude: 6.579440°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 01/19
Length: 4,922 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 05/23
Length: 8,202 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Groningen Airport Eelde

Overview

Groningen Airport Eelde serves the northeastern Netherlands, located near the cities of Groningen and Assen. As a medium-sized airport at 17 ft MSL, it provides regional aviation services with two asphalted runways capable of handling various aircraft types. The airport's strategic location offers important transportation infrastructure for the northern Netherlands region.

Flying Conditions

Pilots can expect variable weather conditions, with visual flight rules (VFR) prevailing 48.4% of the time. Temperature ranges from -11°C to 24°C, creating diverse operational challenges throughout the year. Wind patterns are predominantly southerly at an average of 8.6 knots, with maximum gusts reaching 28 knots. September through November offer the most consistent VFR conditions for flight operations.

Notable Features

The airport features two parallel runways: 01/19 at 4,922 ft and 05/23 at 8,202 ft, both with asphalted surfaces. Both runways demonstrate consistent wind favorability, with 100% favorable wind conditions and minimal average crosswinds (4.8 kt and 4.4 kt respectively). Low elevation and flat surrounding terrain contribute to predictable approach characteristics.

Approach Considerations

With near-constant wind favorability, pilots can expect reliable runway selection based on current conditions. Visibility averages 10 statute miles, with minimal instances of reduced visibility (only 6.5% fog occurrences). The airport's statistical profile suggests minimal meteorological constraints for most flight operations, with instrument meteorological conditions present approximately 28.6% of the time.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.

Official Data Sources

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NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution
Last updated: Jan 1, 1970 12:00 AM UTC

Disclaimer: Data is provided for informational purposes only. Pilots must verify all information through official sources before flight operations. Weather conditions change rapidly; always obtain a current briefing from approved weather services.