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Large airportScheduled service

Brussels Airport

IATA BRUICAO EBBR🇧🇪 Zaventem
Coordinates
50.9014°N, 4.4844°E
Elevation
175 ft (53 m)
Type
Large airport
Region
BE-VBR
Time zone
Brussels(UTC+02:00)
Magnetic variation
2.6° E

Daylight today(Jul 14, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:01
Sunrise
05:45
Sunset
21:52
Civil dusk
22:36

About 16h 8m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.

About Brussels Airport

Brussels Airport

Brussels Airport is the main international airport of Belgium. It is located in the municipality of Zaventem in Flemish Brabant, 12 km northeast of Brussels. Also informally known as Brussels-National Airport or Brussels-Zaventem Airport, Brussels Airport handled more than 26 million passengers in 2019, making it the 26th-busiest airport in Europe. It is home to around 260 companies, together directly employing 20,000 people and serves as the home base for Brussels Airlines and TUI fly Belgium. The airport covers 1,245 hectares and contains three runways.

Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

EBBR

Live departures & arrivals

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Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.

Where you can fly from here

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Current scheduled routes & daily frequency by AeroDataBox. Approximate — confirm bookable schedules with the airline.

Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (3)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
07L / 25R▸ displaced11,936 ft / 3,638 m148 ftAspLightedOpen
07R / 25L▸ displaced10,535 ft / 3,211 m148 ftAspLightedOpen
01 / 19▸ displaced9,800 ft / 2,987 m164 ftAspLightedOpen

Radio frequencies (11)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
APPAPP118.255 MHz
ATISATIS ARR132.475 MHz
ATISATIS DEP121.755 MHz
CLDCLNC DEL121.950 MHz
DEPDEP126.630 MHz
GNDGND South121.880 MHz
GNDGND North118.055 MHz
OPSMELSBROEK OPS140.575 MHz
TWRTWR (RWY 07R/25L and 01)118.605 MHz
TWRTWR (RWY 07L/25R or 19)120.780 MHz
UNICABELAG UNICOM130.550 MHz

Services & operations

Services
ParkingLost & FoundTransport optionsSecurity screeningCustoms

Normal operations have resumed after a recent strike affecting check-in and boarding.

From the airport’s official website — details may change, so confirm with the airport. Official site

Navaids(5)

Airlines & destinations

Nonstop destinations (144)

Route data from OpenFlights — historical and may be out of date. Check current schedules.

Airspace in this area(9)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
LOWER CTA BRUSSELS MINUS LUXEMBOURG AND SEAClass CCTA4500 ft MSLFL195
BRUSSELS TMA 2 BRUSSELS DEPClass CTMA2500 ft MSLFL195
BRUSSELS TMA 1 BRUSSELS DEPClass CTMA1500 ft MSLFL195
BRUSSELS CTRClass DCTRGND1500 ft MSL
EB-R78 - TEMPO VFR PROHIBITED ZONESpecial useRestrictedGNDFL195
EB-R77 - TEMPO VFR PROHIBITED ZONESpecial useRestrictedGNDFL195
EB-R77 - TEMPO VFR PROHIBITED ZONESpecial useRestrictedGNDFL195
LOW FLYING AREA GOLF 1Special useGliding sector4500 ft MSLFL055
EB-R78 - TEMPO VFR PROHIBITED ZONESpecial useRestrictedGNDFL195

Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all Belgium airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.

Tall obstacles nearby

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
Zendmast Sint-Pieters-Leeuw984 ft131 ft
Obstacle761 ft302 ft
ecopower492 ft190 ft
ecopower492 ft171 ft
Tour du Midi - Zuidertoren492 ft39 ft
Tour Rogier - Rogiertoren492 ft75 ft
ecopower492 ft144 ft
ecopower492 ft121 ft

Tallest obstacles within ~10 nm. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — consult official charts.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Brussels Airport.

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🇧🇪 More airports in Belgium📘 Flying in Belgium: a pilot's guide

Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Brussels Airport?

The ICAO code for Brussels Airport is EBBR, and its IATA code is BRU.

Where is Brussels Airport located?

Brussels Airport is large airport located in Zaventem, Belgium, at an elevation of 175 ft (53 m).

How many runways does Brussels Airport have?

Brussels Airport has 3 runways, the longest being 11,936 ft / 3,638 m.

Which airlines fly to Brussels Airport?

Airlines historically serving Brussels Airport include Adria Airways, Aegean Airlines, Aer Lingus, AeroMéxico, Aeroflot Russian Airlines, Air Algerie, among 63 carriers (based on OpenFlights route data, which may be out of date).

How many destinations are served from Brussels Airport?

Historical data lists 144 nonstop destinations from Brussels Airport. Always check current schedules.

What time zone is Brussels Airport in?

Brussels Airport is in the Europe/Brussels time zone (UTC+02:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Brussels Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Brussels Airport is approximately 2.6° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Brussels Airport?

The nearest airport to Brussels Airport is Melsbroek Air Base (EBMB), about 0.8 nm to the nne, followed by Grimbergen Airfield and Beauvechain Air Base.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Brussels Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.