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Airports / Belgium / BRU
Large airport · BRU
Brussels Airport.
Zaventem, Belgium · 175 ft elevation. 1 charter operator based here.
3.9/5
Google rating
34,844 ratings
1
Operators based
175
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Zaventem, BelgiumELEV 175 FTLarge airportScheduled service
3.9
Google rating
34,844
Google reviews
ratings on Google
1
Based operators
charter operators on the field
175
Field elevation
feet above sea level
14
Nearest alternate
nm to EBBE
Field standing
14 nm
To the nearest alternate
Beauvechain Air Base (EBBE), 6 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Brussels Airport (EBBR / BRU) sits in Zaventem, Belgium, where it functions as a large commercial airport. The airport sits 175 feet above sea level. Alongside scheduled airline service, the airport handles a steady flow of private and charter traffic.
The airport anchors local charter capacity, Luxaviation Group Europe is based here. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Beauvechain Air Base (EBBE, 14 nm), Antwerp International Airport (Deurne) (ANR, 17 nm), and Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL, 26 nm). With 3 runways, the longest 11,936-foot paved runway, BRU can typically accommodate aircraft as large as VIP airliners.
Charter pricing from BRU depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. In directories and search listings it also appears under Brussels National and Zaventem. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Zaventem.
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What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
4/ 5 reviews
Staff & service
“The entire airport felt incredibly well-organized, clean, and welcoming.”
Katarina5★ on Google
3/ 5 reviews
Easy in & out
“All main car parks (P1, P2, and P3) feature clearly marked, designated spaces for wheelchair users close to the entrances.”
Katarina5★ on Google
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Field capability
ICAO
EBBR
IATA
BRU
FAA / Local
EBBR
Elevation
175 ft
Coordinates
50.9014° N · 4.4844° E
Airspace
G · GolfClass G, GolfUncontrolled field, no tower. Pilots self-announce and sequence themselves on the common traffic advisory frequency.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Large
Scheduled svc
Yes
Elevation vs Belgium fields
state range 13–935 ft
At 175 ft, BRU sits lower than 55% of the 11 Belgium fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
3 runways
longest 11,936 ft
- 07L/25R11,936 ft × 148 ftAsphaltLighted
- 07R/25L10,535 ft × 148 ftAsphaltLighted
- 01/199,800 ft × 164 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 11,936 ft
BRU's 11,936 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Based charter operators1
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 14nmEBBEBeauvechain Air BaseBeauvechain
- 17nmANRAntwerp International Airport (Deurne)Antwerp
- 26nmCRLBrussels South Charleroi AirportCharleroi
- 32nmEBCVChièvres Air BaseChièvres
- 33nmWOEWoensdrecht Air BaseHoogerheide
- 40nmLGGLiège AirportGrâce-Hollogne
Location
Open the full mapEBBR · Brussels Airport · Zaventem, Belgium
From the ramp
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Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from BRU on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Boston (BED) | 3,022 nm | 7h 26m |
| New York (TEB) | 3,180 nm | 7h 48m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 3,373 nm | 8h 15m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 3,604 nm | 8h 47m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 3,809 nm | 9h 15m |
| Anchorage (ANC) | 3,967 nm | 9h 38m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 3,982 nm | 9h 40m |
| Miami (MIA) | 4,028 nm | 9h 46m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use BRU?
- Brussels Airport's longest paved runway is 11,936 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at BRU?
- Brussels Airport has 3 runways; the longest measures 11,936 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Are there charter operators based at BRU?
- Yes. 1 charter operator list Brussels Airport as a home base, including Luxaviation Group Europe. You can also request quotes from operators that reposition aircraft into the field.
- What is the nearest major airport to BRU?
- The closest alternate is Beauvechain Air Base (EBBE), about 14 nm away, followed by Antwerp International Airport (Deurne) (ANR) at 17 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from BRU to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Boston about 7h 26m (3,022 nm), New York about 7h 48m (3,180 nm), Washington DC about 8h 15m (3,373 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.