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Ostend-Bruges International Airport

IATA OSTICAO EBOS🇧🇪 Oostende
Coordinates
51.1998°N, 2.8747°E
Elevation
13 ft (4 m)
Type
Large airport
Region
BE-VWV
Time zone
Brussels(UTC+02:00)
Magnetic variation
2.1° E

Daylight today(Jul 14, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:05
Sunrise
05:50
Sunset
22:00
Civil dusk
22:45

About 16h 11m 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 Ostend-Bruges International Airport

Ostend-Bruges International Airport

Ostend–Bruges International Airport, commonly known simply as Ostend Airport, is an international airport located 5 km south–southwest of Ostend, Belgium, near the coast and about 25 km from central Bruges.

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

Live weather

EBOS

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
08 / 26▸ displaced10,499 ft / 3,200 m148 ftConLightedOpen
14 / 322,057 ft / 627 m148 ftGrassUnlitClosed

Radio frequencies (4)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
APPOostende Approach120.600 MHz
ATISATIS126.130 MHz
GNDOostende Ground121.980 MHz
TWROostende Tower118.180 MHz

Navaids(1)

Airlines & destinations

Airlines (1)
Nonstop destinations (1)

Route data from OpenFlights — historical and may be out of date.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

Airspace in this area(8)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
LOWER CTA BRUSSELS MINUS LUXEMBOURG AND SEAClass CCTA4500 ft MSLFL195
OOSTENDE TMA 2Class CTMAFL055FL095
OOSTENDE TMA 1Class CTMA1500 ft MSLFL055
OOSTENDE CTRClass DCTRGND1500 ft MSL
KOKSIJDE CTRClass DCTRGNDFL055
HTA10A COASTAL HELICOPTER TRAINING AREASpecial useDangerGND2000 ft MSL
LFA11 KOKSIJDE TRAININGSpecial useRestricted10 ft MSL500 ft GND
LOW FLYING AREA GOLF 1Special useGliding sector4500 ft MSLFL055

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
Europacentrum338 ft26 ft
De Mast285 ft26 ft
IJzertoren276 ft33 ft
Obstacle23 ft
Obstacle30 ft
Obstacle30 ft
Obstacle33 ft
Obstacle26 ft

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Ostend-Bruges International Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Ostend-Bruges International Airport?

The ICAO code for Ostend-Bruges International Airport is EBOS, and its IATA code is OST.

Where is Ostend-Bruges International Airport located?

Ostend-Bruges International Airport is large airport located in Oostende, Belgium, at an elevation of 13 ft (4 m).

How many runways does Ostend-Bruges International Airport have?

Ostend-Bruges International Airport has 2 runways, the longest being 10,499 ft / 3,200 m.

Which airlines fly to Ostend-Bruges International Airport?

Airlines historically serving Ostend-Bruges International Airport include Harmony Airways (based on OpenFlights route data, which may be out of date).

How many destinations are served from Ostend-Bruges International Airport?

Historical data lists 1 nonstop destination from Ostend-Bruges International Airport. Always check current schedules.

What time zone is Ostend-Bruges International Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Ostend-Bruges International Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Ostend-Bruges International Airport is approximately 2.1° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Ostend-Bruges International Airport?

The nearest airport to Ostend-Bruges International Airport is Zuienkerke Sport Aviation Airfield (EBZU), about 10.5 nm to the ene, followed by Koksijde Air Base and Dunkerque-Les Moëres Airfield.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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