Florennes Air Base (EBFS)
Medium airport · Florennes, Namur Province, Belgium
Airport data
| Name | Florennes Air Base |
|---|---|
| ICAO | EBFS |
| Elevation | 935 ft (285 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 50°14'36" E 4°38'45" 50.24330, 4.64583 |
| Location | Florennes, Namur Province, Belgium |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08L/26R | 11,105 ft (3385 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 08R/26L | 7,381 ft (2250 m) | 74 ft | ASP | Yes |
Florennes Air Base at a glance
Florennes Air Base is a medium airport in Florennes, Namur Province, Belgium. The field elevation of 935 ft (285 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at EBFS 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 — 08L/26R — offers 11,105 ft (3385 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 08L points roughly 80° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for EBFS 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 Florennes 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 South Charleroi Airport | EBCI | 28 km (15 NM) |
| Charleville-Mézières Ardennes-Etienne Riché Airfield | LFQV | 51 km (28 NM) |
| Beauvechain Air Base | EBBE | 58 km (31 NM) |
| Chièvres Air Base | EBCV | 69 km (37 NM) |
| Liège Airport | EBLG | 72 km (39 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Florennes Air Base
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 935 ft field elevation of Florennes 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 Florennes Air Base
What is the ICAO code of Florennes Air Base?
The ICAO identifier of Florennes Air Base is EBFS, 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 Florennes Air Base above sea level?
Florennes Air Base sits at an elevation of 935 feet (285 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Florennes Air Base located?
The airport lies at 50.2433, 4.6458 — in Florennes, Namur Province, Belgium, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Brussels South Charleroi Airport, about 28 km away.
Does EBFS publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for EBFS 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 Florennes Air Base?
Florennes Air Base has 2 runways. The longest, 08L/26R, measures 11,105 ft (3385 m) with a ASP surface.