Beauvechain Air Base (EBBE)
Medium airport · Beauvechain, Walloon Brabant Province, Belgium
Airport data
| Name | Beauvechain Air Base |
|---|---|
| ICAO | EBBE |
| Elevation | 370 ft (113 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 50°45'31" E 4°46'6" 50.75860, 4.76833 |
| Location | Beauvechain, Walloon Brabant Province, Belgium |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04L/22R | 10,085 ft (3074 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 04R/22L | 8,038 ft (2450 m) | 74 ft | ASP | Yes |
Beauvechain Air Base at a glance
Beauvechain Air Base is a medium airport in Beauvechain, Walloon Brabant Province, Belgium. The field elevation of 370 ft (113 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at EBBE are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 04L/22R — offers 10,085 ft (3074 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 04L points roughly 40° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for EBBE shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Beauvechain Air Base
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Brussels Airport | EBBR | 25 km (14 NM) |
| Brussels South Charleroi Airport | EBCI | 40 km (22 NM) |
| Liège Airport | EBLG | 49 km (26 NM) |
| Antwerp International Airport (Deurne) | EBAW | 53 km (29 NM) |
| Florennes Air Base | EBFS | 58 km (31 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Beauvechain Air Base
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 370 ft field elevation of Beauvechain Air Base can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 11 airports and airfields we list for Belgium — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Beauvechain Air Base
What is the ICAO code of Beauvechain Air Base?
The ICAO identifier of Beauvechain Air Base is EBBE, and it has no IATA code assigned. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Beauvechain Air Base above sea level?
Beauvechain Air Base sits at an elevation of 370 feet (113 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Beauvechain Air Base located?
The airport lies at 50.7586, 4.7683 — in Beauvechain, Walloon Brabant Province, Belgium, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Brussels Airport, about 25 km away.
Does EBBE publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for EBBE appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Beauvechain Air Base?
Beauvechain Air Base has 2 runways. The longest, 04L/22R, measures 10,085 ft (3074 m) with a ASP surface.