
International hub · Charleroi, Belgium
Brussels South/Charleroi
- Elevation
- 614 ft
- Coordinates
- 50°28′N 4°28′E
- Local time
- Europe/Brussels
Photo: Bill Abbott · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Field information
EBCI runways, fuel & airport data
Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.
Brussels South/Charleroi (EBCI/CRL) has one runway, 06/24, 10,023 ft (3,055 m) long of asphalt. Fuel on the field: Jet A-1 & Avgas. Rescue and fire-fighting cover is published as RFFS category 9. Schedules facilitated (IATA Level 2): plan slot requests into the trip timeline. Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at EBCI, 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
Charleroi
Elevation
614 ft
Position
50.4620, 4.4596
Traffic level
High
Fuel
Jet A-1 & Avgas
Fire & rescue
RFFS category 9
Slots
Schedules facilitated (IATA Level 2)
Airport category
B
Crew briefing required
Runways · EBCI
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/24 | 10,023 ft (3,055 m) | 148 ft | asphalt | Lighted |
Flight support
Ground handling, permits & fuel at EBCI.
The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Brussels South/Charleroi (EBCI / CRL) in Charleroi, Belgium, through one 24/7 OCC desk. EBCI 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 EBCI
One 24/7 OCC desk
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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.
- 02
Ground Handling at EBCI
Direct FBO and handler coordination at EBCI covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.
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Fuel Arrangements at EBCI
Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at EBCI is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.
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Flight Planning & Dispatch to EBCI
Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for EBCI: 50° 27′ 43″ N 4° 27′ 34″ E; elevation 614 ft.
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Crew & Passenger Services in Charleroi
Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Charleroi. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at EBCI.
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Cargo Operations at EBCI
Support for freighter operations into EBCI covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.
Location
Where EBCI sits in the network
Nearest airports in our network
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- LFQQLille LesquinLille, France52 NM277°→
- EBKTKortrijk-Wevelgem International (Flanders)Kortrijk, Belgium52 NM295°→
- EHBKMaastricht AachenMaastricht, Netherlands57 NM061°→
Operating into EBCI?
Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Brussels South/Charleroi — one desk for the whole trip.