What are the operating hours of EBOS?

Ostend operates from 05:00 to 19:00.

What is the tower frequency at EBOS?

The tower frequency at Ostend is 118.175 MHz.

What fuel is available at EBOS?

Ostend offers JET A-1, AVGAS 100LL.

Does EBOS require landing permits?

Yes, landing permits are required for Ostend (Belgium).

Is customs available at EBOS?

Yes, customs at Ostend is available from 05:00 to 21:00.

Where is EBOS located?

Ostend (EBOS) is located in Ostend-Brugge, Belgium.

What is the IATA code for EBOS?

The IATA code for Ostend is OST.

How long is the runway at EBOS?

The main runway at Ostend (08/26) measures 10499 X 148.

Does EBOS have an ILS approach?

Yes, Ostend has ILS (Instrument Landing System) approaches on runway 08/26.

Is EBOS a port of entry?

Yes, Ostend is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.

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Ostend (EBOS/OST) — Ostend-Brugge, Belgium

Ostend (EBOS/OST) serves Ostend-Brugge, Belgium. This is a mid-sized airport with 2 runways (08/26, 14/32). Field elevation is 13 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.

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Runways 4/4

Frequencies 4/4

Operations 2/2

Fuel 1/1

Contacts 1/2

Additional Info 10/10

Observed Activity · Jul 23

12 aircraft observed within 6 NM · 5 on the ground · busiest hour 09:00Z

2026-07-182026-07-23

Distinct ADS-B aircraft seen within 6 NM below 10,000 ft AGL per UTC day · community-feed coverage varies · not official movement totals

Data last updated: 2026-04-08

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Basic Airport Information

ICAO: EBOS
Name: Ostend
Type: medium_airport
Category: International
Latitude: 51.199799
Longitude: 2.874673
Elevation: 13 ft
Country: Belgium
Municipality: Ostend-Brugge
IATA Code: OST
FAA Code: N/A
FIR: EBBU
Timezone: Europe/Brussels
Distance from City: 5.0 km
VFR: Yes
IFR: Yes

Runways

Runway 08/26

Designation: 08/26
Dimensions: 10499 X 148
Surface: Asphalt/Concrete
PCN: 86/F/C/W/T
Lighting: PALS CAT I 870m, TDZL 900m, CL, PAPI 3.0° left Rwy 08
NAVAIDs: ILS CAT I Rwy 08 111.55, ILS CAT I Rwy 26 109.5, DME IOS CH 50X
Approach Types: ILS CAT I, LOC, SRA
Remarks: Rwy 08: displaced threshold 300m. Rwy 26: displaced threshold 415m, LDA 9137 ft. Runway heading 076°/256° true. Elevation: Rwy 08 end 6 ft, Rwy 26 end 4 ft.

Runway 14/32

Designation: 14/32
Dimensions: 2057 X 148
Surface: Grass
PCN: N/A
Lighting: N/A
NAVAIDs: N/A
Approach Types: N/A
Remarks: N/A

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Frequencies

Tower: 118.175 MHz
Ground: 121.980 MHz
Operations: 120.600 MHz
Traffic/Approach: Approach 120.60 MHz; Tower 118.175 MHz (H24); Ground 121.98 MHz; ATIS 126.13 MHz MHz
ATIS: 126.130 MHz

Operation Hours

Monday 05:00 – 19:00

Tuesday 05:00 – 19:00

Wednesday 05:00 – 19:00

Thursday 05:00 – 19:00

Friday 05:00 – 19:00

Saturday 05:00 – 19:00

Sunday 05:00 – 19:00

Extra Hours On Request: No
Remarks: Airport published hours 07:00-21:00 local CEST (UTC+2), i.e. 05:00-19:00 UTC summer / 06:00-20:00 UTC winter. Control tower H24. Night rates apply 22:00-07:00 local.

Contacts

AIS Tel: N/A
ARO Tel: N/A
MET Tel: N/A
Admin Tel: +32 59 55 12 11
Health Tel: N/A
Police Tel: N/A
Authorities Tel: +32 59 55 12 11
Website: https://www.ostendairport.aero
Remarks: N/A

Slots / PPR

Slot Required: No
PPR Required: Yes
PPR Contact: [email protected]
Remarks: PPR required for non-based GA, all night flights, and commercial operations.

Customs

Open: 05:00
Close: 21:00
Phone: N/A
Extra Hours On Request: Yes
Remarks: Customs 06:00-22:00 local CET (UTC+1), i.e. 05:00-21:00 UTC. Outside these hours available on request with prior notification.

Fees

Landing Fee: 0.96 EUR per 100 kg MTOW (minimum 25 EUR)
Parking Fee: 0.12 EUR per 100 kg MTOW per 24 hours (first 6 hours free)
Handling Mandatory: Yes
Currency: EUR
Remarks: Rates valid from 1 Jan 2024. Subject to 6% VAT for non-EU operators.

Fuel Information

Fuel Type: JET A-1
Price/L: N/A
Last Updated: 2026-04-08
Remarks: N/A

Fuel Type: AVGAS 100LL
Price/L: N/A
Last Updated: 2026-04-08
Remarks: N/A

Immigration

Port of Entry: Yes
GENDEC Required: Yes
GAR Required: No
Remarks: APIS required for all international flights. GAR not applicable (Belgium, not UK). US CBP Preclearance not available.

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Restrictions

Curfew Start: 21:00
Curfew End: 05:00
Noise Chapter Min: 3
Remarks: Night noise quota applies 22:00-06:00 local (21:00-05:00 UTC). Maximum wingspan 36m. Noise Chapter 3 minimum.

Alternates

EBKT

ICAO: EBKT
Name: Kortrijk-Wevelgem
Distance (NM): 26.1
Has IFR: Yes
Port of Entry: Yes
Immigration Remarks: EBKT is one of six official border crossing airports in Belgium. GenDec required for travel to/from UK (Belgian requirement, separate from UK GAR).

EHMZ

ICAO: EHMZ
Name: Midden-Zeeland
Distance (NM): 37.2
Has IFR: Yes
Port of Entry: Yes
Immigration Remarks: Schengen zone. Immigration clearance available for non-Schengen arrivals. Standard EU/EEA border procedures apply.

LFAC

ICAO: LFAC
Name: Calais-Dunkerque
Distance (NM): 37.5
Has IFR: Yes
Port of Entry: Yes
Immigration Remarks: Within Schengen zone. No border checks for intra-Schengen flights. Non-Schengen arrivals subject to full immigration at Calais-Dunkerque.

LFQQ

ICAO: LFQQ
Name: Lesquin
Distance (NM): 39.1
Has IFR: Yes
Port of Entry: Yes
Immigration Remarks: Schengen member. Passport control required for non-Schengen arrivals at Lille-Lesquin. Immigration office operational during published hours.

EBAW

ICAO: EBAW
Name: Deurne
Distance (NM): 59.7
Has IFR: Yes
Port of Entry: Yes
Immigration Remarks: Customs, Immigration, and Agriculture available.

Airport Services

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Belgium Permit Requirements

Medium Landing: 3d

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 / GA Operations:

Private non-revenue flights generally do not require a landing permit. Standard Schengen immigration procedures apply.

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Active NOTAMs

A2390/26 warning

ATC restriction

ATIS OOSTENDE INFORMATION 126.130 MHZ U/S.

2026-07-27 07:00:00 2026-07-27 10:00:00

A2572/26 warning

ILS restriction

RWY 26 ILS RESUMED NORMAL OPS

2026-07-23 08:45:32 Until further notice

A2573/26 warning

ILS restriction

RWY 08 ILS RESUMED NORMAL OPS