Kortrijk-Wevelgem International Airport (EBKT)
Medium airport · Wevelgem, West Flanders Province, Belgium
Airport data
| Name | Kortrijk-Wevelgem International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | EBKT |
| IATA | KJK |
| Elevation | 55 ft (17 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 50°49'8" E 3°12'34" 50.81888, 3.20955 |
| Location | Wevelgem, West Flanders Province, Belgium |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/24 | 6,234 ft (1900 m) | 148 ft | Asphalt | Yes |
Kortrijk-Wevelgem International Airport at a glance
Kortrijk-Wevelgem International Airport is a medium airport in Wevelgem, West Flanders Province, Belgium, known to airline systems as KJK. The field elevation of 55 ft (17 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at EBKT are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
The single runway, 06/24, offers 6,234 ft (1900 m) of asphalt 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 EBKT 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 Kortrijk-Wevelgem International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lille Airport | LFQQ | 29 km (16 NM) |
| Merville-Calonne Airport | LFQT | 46 km (25 NM) |
| Ostend-Bruges International Airport | EBOS | 48 km (26 NM) |
| Koksijde Air Base | EBFN | 49 km (26 NM) |
| Chièvres Air Base | EBCV | 51 km (28 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Kortrijk-Wevelgem International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 55 ft field elevation of Kortrijk-Wevelgem International 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 Kortrijk-Wevelgem International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Kortrijk-Wevelgem International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Kortrijk-Wevelgem International Airport is EBKT, and its IATA code is KJK. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Kortrijk-Wevelgem International Airport above sea level?
Kortrijk-Wevelgem International Airport sits at an elevation of 55 feet (17 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Kortrijk-Wevelgem International Airport located?
The airport lies at 50.8189, 3.2096 — in Wevelgem, West Flanders Province, Belgium, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Lille Airport, about 29 km away.
Does EBKT publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for EBKT 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 Kortrijk-Wevelgem International Airport?
Kortrijk-Wevelgem International Airport has one runway. The longest, 06/24, measures 6,234 ft (1900 m) with a Asphalt surface.