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Small airport

Genk Zwartberg Airfield

ICAO EBZW🇧🇪 Genk
Coordinates
51.0154°N, 5.5265°E
Elevation
278 ft (85 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
BE-VLI
Time zone
Brussels(UTC+02:00)
Magnetic variation
2.9° E

Daylight today(Jul 15, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
04:57
Sunrise
05:41
Sunset
21:48
Civil dusk
22:32

About 16h 7m 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 Genk Zwartberg Airfield

Genk Zwartberg Airfield

Zwartberg Airfield is a public use airport located 6 km north-northeast of Genk, Limburg, Belgium. It was built in the 1950s.

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

Live weather

EBZW

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 (2)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
03L / 21R2,622 ft / 799 m76 ftAsphUnlitOpen
03R / 21L2,148 ft / 655 m59 ftGrassUnlitOpen

Radio frequencies (1)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
CTAFGenk radio120.400 MHz

Airspace in this area(14)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
LOWER CTA BRUSSELS MINUS LUXEMBOURG AND SEAClass CCTA4500 ft MSLFL195
BEAUVECHAIN TMA 3Class CTMA2500 ft MSL4500 ft MSL
CTA EAST 3 BRUSSELS CONTROLClass CCTAFL055FL195
KLEINE BROGEL TMA 3Class CTMA2500 ft MSL4500 ft MSL
KLEINE BROGEL TMA 2Class CTMA2500 ft MSL4500 ft MSL
KLEINE BROGEL CTAClass CCTA4500 ft MSLFL075
KLEINE BROGEL TMA 1Class CTMA2500 ft MSL4500 ft MSL
KLEINE BROGEL CTR-1Class DCTRGND2500 ft MSL
EB-R05C HELCHTEREN DOWNWINDSpecial useRestricted2850 ft MSLFL050
TRA/TSA N3 MEEUWEN AREASpecial useRestrictedFL075FL999
LOW FLYING AREA GOLF 1Special useGliding sector4500 ft MSLFL055
EB-R05A HELCHTERENSpecial useRestrictedGNDFL100
MEEUWEN PARASpecial useDangerGNDFL130
TRA NA - TRA NORTH ALPHASpecial useRestricted4500 ft MSLFL195

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
VRT Zendmast Genk656 ft282 ft
Windturbine Terril Winterslag ZUID610 ft230 ft
Windturbine Zuidbroek 1492 ft190 ft
Windturbine Kruisbosstraat 1492 ft154 ft
Windturbine Kruisbosstraat 5492 ft164 ft
Windturbine Kruisbosstraat 2492 ft207 ft
Windturbine Taunusweg 1492 ft161 ft
Windturbine Kruisbosstraat 4492 ft151 ft

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Genk Zwartberg Airfield.

Official site Wikipedia Live ATC audio Live tracking (FR24) Open in Maps
🇧🇪 More airports in Belgium📘 Flying in Belgium: a pilot's guide

Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Genk Zwartberg Airfield?

The ICAO code for Genk Zwartberg Airfield is EBZW.

Where is Genk Zwartberg Airfield located?

Genk Zwartberg Airfield is small airport located in Genk, Belgium, at an elevation of 278 ft (85 m).

How many runways does Genk Zwartberg Airfield have?

Genk Zwartberg Airfield has 2 runways, the longest being 2,622 ft / 799 m.

What time zone is Genk Zwartberg Airfield in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Genk Zwartberg Airfield?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Genk Zwartberg Airfield is approximately 2.9° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Genk Zwartberg Airfield?

The nearest airport to Genk Zwartberg Airfield is Zutendaal Air Base (EBSL), about 4.7 nm to the sse, followed by Kiewit Airfield Hasselt and Kleine Brogel Air Base.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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