Runway 05 at EHLW
Runway 05/23 at Leeuwarden Air Base (EHLW) in Leeuwarden is a 8,045 ft, lighted, asphalt runway oriented 053°/233°. The runway is 164 ft wide, with a 847 ft displaced threshold on the 05 end. SkyMeter has observed 3 landings and 3 departures on this runway over the last 30 days, with approximately 40.0% of arrivals resulting in a go-around (2 events).
Runway 05/23 at Leeuwarden Air Base (EHLW) in Leeuwarden is a 8,045 ft, lighted, asphalt runway oriented 053°/233°. The runway is 164 ft wide, with a 847 ft displaced threshold on the 05 end. SkyMeter has observed 3 landings and 3 departures on this runway over the last 30 days, with approximately 40.0% of arrivals resulting in a go-around (2 events).
Runway at a Glance
Arrival Volume
3 landings observed on Runway 05 in the last 30 days, alongside 3 departures.
Elevated Go-Around Rate
40.0% of arrivals at Runway 05 result in a go-around (2 in the last 30 days).
Peak Hour
Busiest landing window observed at 10:00 with 2 arrivals on the recent sample.
Prevailing Wind & Gust History
Over the past 365 days, winds at EHLW have prevailed from the south (180°), accounting for roughly 15% of windy observations. Average wind speed sits at 9.1 kt with peak gusts to 47 kt. Strong-wind days are infrequent here.
Hourly Landing Distribution
Recent observed landings on Runway 05 grouped by hour-of-day (UTC).
Go-Around Analysis
A go-around occurs when a pilot aborts a landing attempt and initiates a climb to return for another approach. While go-arounds are a normal safety procedure, their frequency and causes provide insight into operational challenges at specific runways. Runway 05 experienced go-arounds in 40.0% of arrivals over the last 30 days (2 events of 5 attempts).
Recent Go-Around Events
These events represent normal safety procedures and do not indicate operational deficiencies.
Go-Around Causes Distribution
Environmental factors dominate go-around causes, indicating that operational procedures remain sound.
Approach Types and Categories
Aircraft approach runways using different procedures based on weather conditions, visibility, and available navigation equipment. An Instrument Landing System (ILS) approach provides precision horizontal and vertical guidance using ground-based radio signals, enabling aircraft to land in low visibility conditions. Visual approaches require pilots to maintain visual contact with the runway and surrounding terrain, typically used during clear weather. Area Navigation (RNAV) approaches use GPS technology to guide aircraft along specific flight paths.
Approach Categories Explained
Category (CAT) classifications define minimum visibility and decision height requirements for instrument approaches. Higher categories enable operations in lower visibility conditions.
Wind and Environmental Factors
Wind conditions directly impact runway operations, influencing approach difficulty, landing performance, and runway selection. Runway 05 benefits from favorable wind alignment, with prevailing winds creating minimal crosswind components for most operations. Average wind speeds of 12 knots pose no operational constraints for commercial aircraft.
24-Hour Wind Pattern
Wind patterns show typical diurnal variation with stronger winds during midday hours.