Brussels Airport (EBBR)
Large airport · Zaventem, Flemish Brabant Province, Belgium
Airport data
| Name | Brussels Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | EBBR |
| IATA | BRU |
| Elevation | 175 ft (53 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 50°54'5" E 4°29'4" 50.90140, 4.48444 |
| Location | Zaventem, Flemish Brabant Province, Belgium |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/19 | 9,800 ft (2987 m) | 164 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 07L/25R | 11,936 ft (3638 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 07R/25L | 10,535 ft (3211 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Brussels Airport at a glance
Brussels Airport is a large airport in Zaventem, Flemish Brabant Province, Belgium, known to airline systems as BRU. The field elevation of 175 ft (53 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at EBBR are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
Of its 3 runways, the longest — 07L/25R — offers 11,936 ft (3638 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 07L points roughly 70° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for EBBR 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 Brussels Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Beauvechain Air Base | EBBE | 25 km (14 NM) |
| Antwerp International Airport (Deurne) | EBAW | 32 km (17 NM) |
| Brussels South Charleroi Airport | EBCI | 49 km (26 NM) |
| Chièvres Air Base | EBCV | 59 km (32 NM) |
| Woensdrecht Air Base | EHWO | 62 km (33 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Brussels Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 175 ft field elevation of Brussels Airport 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 Brussels Airport
What is the ICAO code of Brussels Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Brussels Airport is EBBR, and its IATA code is BRU. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Brussels Airport above sea level?
Brussels Airport sits at an elevation of 175 feet (53 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Brussels Airport located?
The airport lies at 50.9014, 4.4844 — in Zaventem, Flemish Brabant Province, Belgium, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Beauvechain Air Base, about 25 km away.
Does EBBR publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for EBBR 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 Brussels Airport?
Brussels Airport has 3 runways. The longest, 07L/25R, measures 11,936 ft (3638 m) with a ASP surface.