Brussels National (EBBR/BRU) — Brussels, Belgium
At a glance
- Operating hours
- Open 24h
- Customs
- 05:00–21:00 UTC (on request)
- Port of entry
- Yes
- Fuel
- JET A-1
- Tower
- 120.770
- Runways
- 01/19, 07L/25R, 07R/25L
- Elevation
- 184 ft
Times in UTC. Reference only: verify with the AIP and NOTAMs.
Section Breakdown
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Basic Airport Information
- ICAO: EBBR
- Name: Brussels National
- Type: large_airport
- Category: International
- Latitude: 50.901402
- Longitude: 4.48444
- Elevation: 184 ft
- Country: Belgium
- Municipality: Brussels
- IATA Code: BRU
- FAA Code: N/A
- FIR: EBBU
- Timezone: Europe/Brussels
- Distance from City: 12.0 km
- VFR: Yes
- IFR: Yes
Runways
Runway 01/19
- Designation: 01/19
- Dimensions: 9800 X 164
- Surface: Asphalt
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: HIRL, ALS CAT II/III 900m RWY 01, ALS CAT I 630m RWY 19, PAPI left 3.0° both ends
- NAVAIDs: ILS CAT II/III RWY 01
- Approach Types: ILS CAT II/III, ILS CAT I
- Remarks: RWY 01: PAPI MEHT 49ft. RWY 19: PAPI MEHT 56ft. Length 2987m / 9800ft. Width 50m / 164ft.
Runway 07L/25R
- Designation: 07L/25R
- Dimensions: 11936 X 148
- Surface: Asphalt
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: HIRL, ALS CAT I 900m RWY 07L, ALS CAT II/III 600m RWY 25R, PAPI left 3.0° RWY 07L, PAPI right 3.0° RWY 25R
- NAVAIDs: N/A
- Approach Types: ILS CAT I, ILS CAT II/III, RNAV
- Remarks: RWY 07L: PAPI MEHT 65ft. RWY 25R: PAPI MEHT 61ft. Longest runway. Length 3638m / 11936ft. Width 45m / 148ft.
Runway 07R/25L
- Designation: 07R/25L
- Dimensions: 10535 X 148
- Surface: Asphalt
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: HIRL, NIL approach RWY 07R, ALS CAT II/III 900m RWY 25L, PAPI left 3.0° both ends
- NAVAIDs: N/A
- Approach Types: ILS CAT II/III, RNAV
- Remarks: RWY 07R: no approach lights, PAPI MEHT 66ft. RWY 25L: PAPI MEHT 63ft. Length 3211m / 10535ft. Width 45m / 148ft.
Frequencies
- Tower: 120.770 MHz
- Ground: 118.050 MHz
- Operations: 122.500 MHz
- Traffic/Approach: Approach 122.500 MHz; Tower 120.770 MHz (H24); Ground 118.050 MHz; ATIS 121.755 MHz MHz
- ATIS: 121.755 MHz
Operation Hours
Brussels National operates 24 hours (H24). See all 24-hour airports worldwide →
- Extra Hours On Request: No
- Remarks: Airport operates H24 (24 hours). Local time equivalent: continuous operation in Europe/Brussels timezone.
Contacts
- AIS Tel: N/A
- ARO Tel: N/A
- MET Tel: N/A
- Admin Tel: N/A
- Health Tel: N/A
- Police Tel: N/A
- Authorities Tel: N/A
- Website: https://www.brusselsairport.be
- Remarks: No phone numbers found in search results. Official eAIP referenced at https://ops.skeyes.be/html/belgocontrol_static/eaip/eAIP_Main/html/eAIP/EB-AD-2.EBBR-en-GB.html (not directly extracted). Airport website: https://www.brusselsairport.be.
Slots / PPR
- Slot Required: Yes
- PPR Required: Yes
- PPR Contact: [email protected] / +32 2 753 77 77
- Remarks: Coordinated airport (Level 3). Slots mandatory for all IFR flights. VFR GA under 5700kg exempt during published hours. PPR required for all non-scheduled GA. Slot hours: Mon-Fri and holidays 06:00-23:00 LT, Sat-Sun 08:00-23:00 LT. Night slots limited to 16,000/year total, 5,000 departures/year.
Customs
- Open: 05:00
- Close: 21:00
- Phone: N/A
- Extra Hours On Request: Yes
- Remarks: Standard hours 06:00-22:00 local (CET/CEST; UTC 05:00-21:00 winter, 04:00-20:00 summer). Available H24 on request for GA with prior notice via handling agent.
Fees
- Landing Fee: Weight-based, approx EUR 5-9 per tonne MTOW + noise surcharge
- Parking Fee: EUR 0.25-0.55 per tonne per hour
- Handling Mandatory: Yes
- Currency: EUR
- Remarks: Search results do not contain specific fee amounts or formulas for EBBR. Currency inferred as EUR for Belgium. No details on ground handling mandatory status, passenger facility charges, or overflight/navigation charges found.
Fuel Information
- Fuel Type: JET A-1
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: 2026-04-08
- Remarks: Available H24.
- Fuel Type: JET A-1
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: 2026-04-08
- Remarks: Available H24.
Immigration
- Port of Entry: Yes
- APIS Required: Yes
- GAR Required: No
- Remarks: No US CBP preclearance. EU-registered GA does not require landing permit; non-EU operators require PPR and applicable overflight permission.
Restrictions
- Curfew Start: 22:00
- Curfew End: 05:00
- Noise Chapter Min: 4
- Remarks: Curfew 23:00-06:00 LT (22:00-05:00 UTC winter / 21:00-04:00 UTC summer); only valid night slots or exempt flights permitted. Weekend quiet nights: no departures Fri-Sat 01:00-06:00 LT, Sat-Sun and Sun-Mon 00:00-06:00 LT. Max wingspan 65m. QC restrictions apply: QC>8 forbidden 22:00-04:59 LT; QC>48 takeoff / QC>24 landing forbidden 06:00-19:59 LT. Chapter 3 marginally compliant aircraft (cumulative margin <13 EPNdB) prohibited 23:00-06:59 LT from 30 March 2025. Engine test runs 06:00-21:00 LT only.
Alternates
EBAW
- ICAO: EBAW
- Name: Deurne
- Distance (NM): 17.3
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes
- Immigration Remarks: Customs, Immigration, and Agriculture available.
EBCI
- ICAO: EBCI
- Name: Brussels South
- Distance (NM): 26.6
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes
- Immigration Remarks: No US CBP preclearance. Landing permit not required for EU/EEA aircraft. Prior notification via EU e-APIS required for international flights.
EBLG
- ICAO: EBLG
- Name: Liege
- Distance (NM): 39.7
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes
- Immigration Remarks: Immigration control required for non-Schengen flights. No immigration required for Schengen-area flights.
EHMZ
- ICAO: EHMZ
- Name: Midden-Zeeland
- Distance (NM): 46.3
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes
- Immigration Remarks: Schengen zone. Immigration clearance available for non-Schengen arrivals. Standard EU/EEA border procedures apply.
EHBD
- ICAO: EHBD
- Name: Budel
- Distance (NM): 47.2
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes
- Immigration Remarks: Schengen zone. International flights allowed — over 4000 international business flights handled annually.
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Belgium Permit Requirements
- Overflight Permit: No
- Landing Permit: Conditional
- Overflight Lead Time: N/A - no permit required; file flight plan 2 hours before departure
- Landing Lead Time: 3 working days before flight
Private non-revenue flights generally do not require a landing permit. Standard Schengen immigration procedures apply.
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- What is the tower frequency at EBBR?
- The tower frequency at Brussels National is 120.770 MHz.
- What fuel is available at EBBR?
- Brussels National offers JET A-1, JET A-1.
- Does EBBR require landing permits?
- It depends on the flight. Private non-revenue flights generally do not require a landing permit. Standard Schengen immigration procedures apply. Permit details for Belgium
- Is customs available at EBBR?
- Yes, customs at Brussels National is available from 05:00 to 21:00.
- Does EBBR require slots or PPR?
- Slots are required and PPR is required at Brussels National.
- Where is EBBR located?
- Brussels National (EBBR) is located in Brussels, Belgium.
- What is the IATA code for EBBR?
- The IATA code for Brussels National is BRU.
- Does EBBR have an ILS approach?
- Yes, Brussels National has ILS (Instrument Landing System) approaches on runways 01/19, 07L/25R, 07R/25L.
- Is EBBR a port of entry?
- Yes, Brussels National is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.