Operating to Brussels and Liège – Belgian Grand Prix

Operating to Brussels and Liège for this year’s Belgian Grand Prix? Here’s all you need to know to access Brussels Airport, South Charleroi Airport, and Liège Airport.

Brussels South Charleroi Airport

• IATA: CRL
• ICAO: EBCI
• N50-27.6/E004-27.2
• Elevation: 614 ft.
• Fuel: Jet A1 / AVGAS 
• Time Zone Info: Western Europe GMT +1 (+2 DT)

Operational Information

• Overflight and landing permits requirements depend on the operation type and the airworthiness status of the aircraft
• Prior parking booking is required
• Restrictions: A night ban is in place
• Distance to Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps is 132 km

Liège Airport

• IATA: LGG, ICAO: EBLG 
• N50-38.1/E005-26.3 
• Elevation: 659 ft. 
• Fuel: Jet A1 / AVGAS 
• Time Zone Info: Western Europe GMT +1 (+2 DT)

Operational Information

• Overflight and landing permits requirements depend on the operation type and the airworthiness status of the aircraft
• Limited parking will be available during the Grand Prix and be allocated on a first come, first served basis
• Distance to Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps is 134 km

Brussels Airport

• IATA: BRU, ICAO: EBBR
• N50-54.1/E004-29.1
• Elevation: 184 ft. 
• Fuel: Jet A1 
• Time Zone Info: Western Europe GMT +1 (+2 DT) 
• Distance to Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps: 56 km

Operational Information

• Overflight and landing permits requirements depends on the operation type and the airworthiness status of the aircraft
• There are no parking restrictions
• Restrictions: Silent Night ops at weekends; slots are not issued for flights: Sat 0000-0500Z, Sat 2300Z-Sun 0500Z and Sun 2300Z-Mon 0500Z. GA/Corp flights are also affected

Immigration – Operating to Brussels and Liège

Non-EU passengers:
Passengers arriving from another Schengen country they will be treated as domestic travellers.
Passengers arriving from a non-Schengen country they require the following:
• A valid Schengen visa is required unless you are a citizen of an exempted country
• A passport

EU passengers:
Passengers arriving from another Schengen country will be treated as domestic travelers.
Passengers arriving from a non-Schengen country will require a valid passport.
Crew

Non- EU Crew:
Crew arriving from another Schengen country will be treated as domestic travelers.
Crew arriving from a non-Schengen country will require the following:
• A valid Schengen visa, unless you are a citizen of an exempted country
• A passport

EU Crew: 
Crew arriving from another Schengen country will be treated as domestic travelers.
Crew arriving from a non-Schengen country will require a valid passport.

Customs

Arriving from an EU state: There are no regulations for import of personal goods/items of non-commercial nature.

Arriving from a non-EU state:
• Personal items of non-commercial nature worth up to 430 Euro
• Tobacco and alcohol for personal use only

Airport Embarkation Tax: No airport tax is levied on passengers.

Accommodation

Hotels close to Brussels South Charleroi Airport:
• Best Western Aero 44
• Charleroi Airport Hotel
• IBIS Airport Hotel

Hotels close to Liege Airport:
• Sheraton Airport
• Crowne Plaza
• Golden Tulip
• Holiday Inn

Hotels close to Brussels Airport:
• Sheraton Airport
• Crowne Plaza
• Golden Tulip
• Holiday Inn

Transport

• Car Rental: Hertz, AVIS, Europcar
• Bus and Trains: See http://www.spa-francorchamps.be/en/access-train-bus.php   

If you require support operating to Brussels and Liège, contact dxb@uas.aero