Operators prepare for AirOps23

AirOps23 is finally back after a year-long hiatus and is taking place between 13-15 February 2023. There’s great momentum and interest for this year’s event after its previous edition was cancelled last year.

As a global business and networking event for the business aviation industry, it’s a place where flight operation professionals, ground handlers, airports, FBOs, and operators come together to do business. Flight operators planning to fly to Brussels, Belgium, should ensure they are aware of the following key details:

ICAO: EBBR

IATA: BRU

Airport Name: Brussels Airport

Coordinates: 50°5405′N / 004°29′04′E

UTC Offset: UTC/GMT +1 hour (Oct-Mar)

UTC/GMT +2 hour (Mar-Oct)

Parking: O/N, long-term and nose-in/nose-out parking allowed (hangarage available)

Vehicle Ramp Access: Only accessible for diplomatic & ambulance flights

Elevation: 175 ft MSL

Permissions: Slot required for arrival/departure and for parking.

Nearby airports: Parking at EBBR (BRU) airport can be busy during the high season. Some nearby airports with customs services include:

EBCI (CRL) – Charleroi/Brussels South Charleroi Belgium

ILS Cat 3, Fire Cat 9

26.5 nm S of EBBR (BRU), Brussels

Operates: 0515-2200Z

RWY 06/24 (10023 x 148 ft)

Customs: Yes, Civil AOE

EBLG (LGG) – Liege Liege Belgium

ILS Cat 3, Fire Cat 10

39.7 nm SE of EBBR (BRU), Brussels

Operatees: 24-hours

RWY 04R/22L (12106 x 148 ft)

Customs: Yes, Civil AOE

EBKT (KJK) – Kortrijk/Wevelgem Kortrijk Belgium

ILS Cat None, Fire Cat 6

48.6 nm W of EBBR (BRU), Brussels

Operates: 0600-2100L; 2100-2300L, 24 hrs PPR

RWY 06/24 (6234 x 148 ft)

Customs: Yes, Civil AOE

For support with your flight operations to AirOps23 in Brussels, Belgium, contact UAS.