Koksijde Air Base (EBFN)
Medium airport · Koksijde, West Flanders Province, Belgium
Airport data
| Name | Koksijde Air Base |
|---|---|
| ICAO | EBFN |
| Elevation | 20 ft (6 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 51°5'25" E 2°39'10" 51.09030, 2.65278 |
| Location | Koksijde, West Flanders Province, Belgium |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/20 | 2,621 ft (799 m) | 98 ft | CONC | No |
| 11/29 | 8,786 ft (2678 m) | 164 ft | PEM | Yes |
Koksijde Air Base at a glance
Koksijde Air Base is a medium airport in Koksijde, West Flanders Province, Belgium. The field elevation of 20 ft (6 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at EBFN 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 — 11/29 — offers 8,786 ft (2678 m) of pem surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 11 points roughly 110° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for EBFN 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 Koksijde Air Base
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ostend-Bruges International Airport | EBOS | 20 km (11 NM) |
| Kortrijk-Wevelgem International Airport | EBKT | 49 km (26 NM) |
| Calais Marck Airport | LFAC | 51 km (28 NM) |
| Merville-Calonne Airport | LFQT | 52 km (28 NM) |
| Lille Airport | LFQQ | 66 km (36 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Koksijde Air Base
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 20 ft field elevation of Koksijde 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 Koksijde Air Base
What is the ICAO code of Koksijde Air Base?
The ICAO identifier of Koksijde Air Base is EBFN, 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 Koksijde Air Base above sea level?
Koksijde Air Base sits at an elevation of 20 feet (6 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Koksijde Air Base located?
The airport lies at 51.0903, 2.6528 — in Koksijde, West Flanders Province, Belgium, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Ostend-Bruges International Airport, about 20 km away.
Does EBFN publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for EBFN 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 Koksijde Air Base?
Koksijde Air Base has 2 runways. The longest, 11/29, measures 8,786 ft (2678 m) with a PEM surface.