Kleine Brogel Air Base

EBBL

Kleine Brogel, BE

Last Updated
Mar 26, 14:25Z

Military Airport

Restricted

Kleine-Brogel Air Base - Active fighter base. No civil access permitted.

Access Notes:

Active fighter base hosting F-16 operations. No civil access.

Operating Hours: H24
Consult official AIP (Belgium AIP ENR 2.2) for current access procedures and restrictions.

Current Weather

Display Units
Stale 648 hours ago
14:25Z

☀️ Day
MVFR
Flight Rules
6°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -1°C
7 kt
330°
10+ km
Visibility
2,500 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1018 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR EBBL 261425Z 33007KT 9999 BKN025 06/M01 Q1018 BLU BLU TEMPO WHT

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 200 ft
BKN 2,500 ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
2,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,700 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

MVFR

Kleine Brogel Air Base is currently reporting marginal VFR (MVFR) conditions with broken clouds at 2,500 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility. Note: This observation is 648.1 hours old and conditions may have changed.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the north-northwest (330°) at 7 knots. Runway 05L/23R is favored with a 1-knot headwind and 7-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. The ceiling is 2500 feet AGL (broken), placing conditions in the MVFR category.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 6°C (43°F) with a dewpoint of -1°C, indicating moderate moisture conditions.

Pilot Recommendations

VFR pilots should exercise caution. Consider filing IFR if instrument rated, or postponing the flight if conditions are expected to deteriorate further.

This briefing is generated from real-time METAR and TAF data. Always verify with official sources before flight.

QNH
1018 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1011 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (200 ft)
Pressure Alt
58 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -974 ft
ISA Deviation: -8.6°C

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
BBL
05L ✈️
23R
05R ✈️
23L

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 05L/23R
Active: 05L
10,158 ft 148 ft PEM 50°
1.2 kt 6.9 kt
80° angle
✈️ 05R/23L
Active: 05R
7,874 ft 75 ft PEM 50°
1.2 kt 6.9 kt
80° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - EBBL

10,063 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
56.2%
MVFR
25.7%
IFR
9.9%
LIFR
8.1%

Kleine Brogel Air Base is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 56.2% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 18% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the SW averaging 7.2 knots. Temperature extremes range from -8°C to 28°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are September, March, October.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: SW (225°)
Average Speed: 7.2 kt
Maximum Recorded: 22 kt
Calm Winds: 1.1%
Direction Distribution:
N
5.2%
NE
8.4%
E
14.5%
SE
3%
S
21.2%
SW
33.8%
W
10.5%
NW
2.3%

Temperature Range

Average: 7.6°C
Range: -8°C to 28°C
-8°C 28°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 3.5%

Best Months for VFR

September March October

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 05L/23R
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.8 kt
Runway 05R/23L
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.8 kt

Statistics computed from 10,063 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Kleine Brogel Air Base - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: EBBL
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 200 ft MSL

Location

City: Kleine Brogel
Country: BE
Latitude: 51.168301°
Longitude: 5.470000°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 05L/23R
Length: 10,158 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: PEM
ILS: No
Runway 05R/23L
Length: 7,874 ft
Width: 75 ft
Surface: PEM
ILS: No

About Kleine Brogel Air Base

Kleine Brogel Air Base is a military facility. Civilian access may be restricted or require Prior Permission (PPR). Pilots should consult the BE AIP for current access procedures and restrictions.

Overview

Kleine Brogel Air Base is a medium-sized military airport located in Belgium, situated at an elevation of 200 feet MSL. The base features two parallel runways with substantial lengths: 05L/23R at 10,158 feet and 05R/23L at 7,874 feet, both constructed with Permanent Engineered Material (PEM) surfaces. Its strategic location and robust infrastructure support military aviation operations in the region.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at Kleine Brogel demonstrate significant variability, with VFR conditions predominating at 58.4% of observations. Pilots can expect prevailing southwest winds at an average of 7.3 knots, with maximum gusts reaching 22 knots. Temperature ranges from -8°C to 28°C, creating diverse operational environments throughout the year, with September, October, and January offering the most favorable VFR conditions.

Notable Features

The airport's dual parallel runways offer operational flexibility with identical favorable wind alignments and consistent low average crosswind conditions of 2.7 knots. Both runways demonstrate 100% favorable wind orientation, which provides pilots with reliable approach options. The airport's elevation of 200 feet MSL indicates a relatively flat terrain characteristic of the Belgian landscape.

Approach Considerations

Given the consistent southwest wind pattern (225°), pilots should anticipate approaches along the 05/23 runway axes. Both runways offer excellent wind coverage, with minimal crosswind interference. The extensive runway lengths (10,158 and 7,874 feet) provide substantial margins for various aircraft types, while the PEM surfaces ensure reliable ground handling across different meteorological conditions.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.

Official Data Sources

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NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution
Last updated: Jan 1, 1970 12:00 AM UTC

Disclaimer: Data is provided for informational purposes only. Pilots must verify all information through official sources before flight operations. Weather conditions change rapidly; always obtain a current briefing from approved weather services.