Brussels South Charleroi Airport (EBCI)
Large airport · Charleroi, Hainaut Province, Belgium
Airport data
| Name | Brussels South Charleroi Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | EBCI |
| IATA | CRL |
| Elevation | 614 ft (187 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 50°27'43" E 4°27'34" 50.46196, 4.45956 |
| Location | Charleroi, Hainaut Province, Belgium |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/24 | 10,023 ft (3055 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Brussels South Charleroi Airport at a glance
Brussels South Charleroi Airport is a large airport in Charleroi, Hainaut Province, Belgium, known to airline systems as CRL. The field elevation of 614 ft (187 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at EBCI are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
The single runway, 06/24, offers 10,023 ft (3055 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 06 points roughly 60° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for EBCI 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 South Charleroi Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Florennes Air Base | EBFS | 28 km (15 NM) |
| Beauvechain Air Base | EBBE | 40 km (22 NM) |
| Chièvres Air Base | EBCV | 46 km (25 NM) |
| Brussels Airport | EBBR | 49 km (26 NM) |
| Liège Airport | EBLG | 72 km (39 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Brussels South Charleroi Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 614 ft field elevation of Brussels South Charleroi 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 South Charleroi Airport
What is the ICAO code of Brussels South Charleroi Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Brussels South Charleroi Airport is EBCI, and its IATA code is CRL. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Brussels South Charleroi Airport above sea level?
Brussels South Charleroi Airport sits at an elevation of 614 feet (187 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 South Charleroi Airport located?
The airport lies at 50.4620, 4.4596 — in Charleroi, Hainaut Province, Belgium, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Florennes Air Base, about 28 km away.
Does EBCI publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for EBCI 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 South Charleroi Airport?
Brussels South Charleroi Airport has one runway. The longest, 06/24, measures 10,023 ft (3055 m) with a ASP surface.