International hub · Brussels, Belgium

Brussels National

EBBRBRU
Elevation
175 ft
Coordinates
50°54′N 4°29′E
Local time
Europe/Brussels

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Field information

EBBR runways, fuel & airport data

Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.

Brussels National (EBBR/BRU) has 3 runways; the longest, 07L/25R, is 11,936 ft (3,638 m) of asphalt. Fuel on the field: Jet A-1 only. Rescue and fire-fighting cover is published as RFFS category 10. Operating hours: Open 24 hours (H24). Slot coordinated (IATA Level 3): plan slot requests into the trip timeline. Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at EBBR, and confirms every figure on this page with the airport and handler before dispatch.

  • Classification

    International hub

  • Time zone

    Europe/Brussels

  • Country

    Belgium

    BE

  • Municipality

    Zaventem

  • Elevation

    175 ft

  • Position

    50.9014, 4.4844

  • Traffic level

    High

  • Fuel

    Jet A-1 only

  • Fire & rescue

    RFFS category 10

  • Operating hours

    Open 24 hours (H24)

  • Slots

    Slot coordinated (IATA Level 3)

  • Airport category

    B

    Crew briefing required

Runways · EBBR

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLighting
07L/25R11,936 ft (3,638 m)148 ftasphaltLighted
07R/25L10,535 ft (3,211 m)148 ftasphaltLighted
01/199,800 ft (2,987 m)164 ftasphaltLighted

Flight support

Ground handling, permits & fuel at EBBR.

The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Brussels National (EBBR / BRU) in Brussels, Belgium, through one 24/7 OCC desk. EBBR is listed in our network as an international hub. Before dispatch, our OCC verifies permit lead times, slot availability, and local handler capabilities.

Services coordinated at EBBR

  1. 01

    Overflight & Landing Permits – Belgium

    Efficient coordination of overflight, landing, ad hoc, and seasonal block permit applications with the civil aviation authority of Belgium. Applicable permit lead times for Belgium are confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request. For airline operators, navigation fee verifications, overflight charge audits, and CAA account reconciliations for Belgium are managed end-to-end.

  2. 02

    Ground Handling at EBBR

    Direct FBO and handler coordination at EBBR covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.

  3. 03

    Fuel Arrangements at EBBR

    Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at EBBR is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.

  4. 04

    Flight Planning & Dispatch to EBBR

    Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for EBBR: 50° 54′ 5″ N 4° 29′ 4″ E; elevation 175 ft.

  5. 05

    Crew & Passenger Services in Brussels

    Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Brussels. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at EBBR.

  6. 06

    Cargo Operations at EBBR

    Support for freighter operations into EBBR covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.

Location

Where EBBR sits in the network

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