Kleine Brogel Air Base (EBBL)
Medium airport · Kleine Brogel, Limburg Province, Belgium
Airport data
| Name | Kleine Brogel Air Base |
|---|---|
| ICAO | EBBL |
| Elevation | 200 ft (61 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 51°10'6" E 5°28'12" 51.16830, 5.47000 |
| Location | Kleine Brogel, Limburg Province, Belgium |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05L/23R | 10,158 ft (3096 m) | 148 ft | PEM | Yes |
| 05R/23L | 7,874 ft (2400 m) | 75 ft | PEM | No |
Kleine Brogel Air Base at a glance
Kleine Brogel Air Base is a medium airport in Kleine Brogel, Limburg Province, Belgium. The field elevation of 200 ft (61 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at EBBL 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 — 05L/23R — offers 10,158 ft (3096 m) of pem surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 05L points roughly 50° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for EBBL 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 Kleine Brogel Air Base
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kempen Airport Budel | EHBD | 13 km (7 NM) |
| Eindhoven Airport | EHEH | 32 km (17 NM) |
| Maastricht Aachen Airport | EHBK | 35 km (19 NM) |
| Geilenkirchen Air Base | ETNG | 46 km (25 NM) |
| Volkel Air Base | EHVK | 57 km (31 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Kleine Brogel Air Base
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 200 ft field elevation of Kleine Brogel 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 Kleine Brogel Air Base
What is the ICAO code of Kleine Brogel Air Base?
The ICAO identifier of Kleine Brogel Air Base is EBBL, 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 Kleine Brogel Air Base above sea level?
Kleine Brogel Air Base sits at an elevation of 200 feet (61 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Kleine Brogel Air Base located?
The airport lies at 51.1683, 5.4700 — in Kleine Brogel, Limburg Province, Belgium, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Kempen Airport Budel, about 13 km away.
Does EBBL publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for EBBL 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 Kleine Brogel Air Base?
Kleine Brogel Air Base has 2 runways. The longest, 05L/23R, measures 10,158 ft (3096 m) with a PEM surface.