Brussels South Charleroi Airport

EBCI / CRL

Charleroi, BE

Last Updated
Feb 17, 05:50Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 19 min ago
05:50Z

🌙 Night
MVFR
Flight Rules
3°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 1°C
8 kt
270°
10+ km
Visibility
1,400 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1006 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR EBCI 170550Z 27008KT 240V310 9999 FEW008 SCT014 BKN037 03/01 Q1006 TEMPO BKN014

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 614 ft
FEW 800 ft AGL
SCT 1,400 ft AGL
BKN 1,400 ft AGL
BKN 3,700 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
800 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,414 ft AMSL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
1,400 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,014 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
1,400 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,014 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
3,700 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
4,314 ft AMSL
QNH
1006 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
986 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (614 ft)
Pressure Alt
832 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -461 ft
ISA Deviation: -10.8°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF EBCI 170520Z 1706/1812 28010KT 9999 FEW018 SCT025 TEMPO 1706/1709 3500 SHRAGS SHSNRA BKN006 BKN010TCU PROB30 TEMPO 1712/1719 28015G25KT 4500 SHRA BECMG 1800/1802 12003KT PROB30 TEMPO 1803/1808 3000 BR
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
06:09Z BASE
+0h
VFR 280° 10 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
12:00Z PROB30 TEMPO
+6h
IFR 280° 15 kt
Visibility: 4.5 km
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24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
BCI
06
24 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 06/24
Active: 24
10,023 ft 148 ft ASP 66°
6.9 kt 4.0 kt
30° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - EBCI

7,189 observations | Sep 2025 - Feb 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
48%
MVFR
21.5%
IFR
17.9%
LIFR
12.6%

Brussels South Charleroi Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 48% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 30.5% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 8.6 knots. Temperature extremes range from -6°C to 28°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are September, October, December.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 8.6 kt
Maximum Recorded: 28 kt
Calm Winds: 0.4%
Direction Distribution:
N
5.5%
NE
10.4%
E
5.5%
SE
7.6%
S
41%
SW
18.1%
W
8.7%
NW
2.7%

Temperature Range

Average: 7.7°C
Range: -6°C to 28°C
-6°C 28°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 4.3%

Best Months for VFR

September October December

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 06/24
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5 kt

Statistics computed from 7,189 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Feb 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Brussels South Charleroi Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: EBCI
IATA Code: CRL
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 614 ft MSL

Location

City: Charleroi
Country: BE
Latitude: 50.460982°
Longitude: 4.457158°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 06/24
Length: 10,023 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Brussels South Charleroi Airport

Overview

Brussels South Charleroi Airport serves as a significant regional airport located in southern Belgium, positioned at 50.460982, 4.457158. Situated at 614 feet above mean sea level, the airport handles medium-sized aircraft operations with a single runway 06/24 measuring 10,023 feet in length. Its strategic location provides essential aviation infrastructure for the Charleroi metropolitan area.

Flying Conditions

Weather observations indicate highly variable conditions, with Visual Flight Rules (VFR) prevalent in 49.5% of recorded periods. Temperature ranges extensively from -6°C to 28°C, with an average of 8.2°C, presenting potential seasonal meteorological challenges. Wind patterns predominantly originate from the south at 180°, averaging 8.8 knots with occasional gusts up to 28 knots, suggesting consistent but manageable wind conditions for most operations.

Notable Features

The airport's single runway 06/24 demonstrates excellent wind alignment, with favorable wind conditions 100% of the time. Crosswind components average a moderate 4.9 knots, indicating generally stable approach conditions. Visibility averages 10 statute miles, with minimal occurrences of restricted visibility, and only 4.1% of observations reporting fog conditions.

Approach Considerations

September, October, and December represent the most consistent Visual Flight Rules months, offering optimal flying conditions. The runway's extensive 10,023-foot asphalt surface provides substantial landing and takeoff options. Pilots should anticipate predominantly southerly winds and prepare for potential temperature variations when planning approaches to Brussels South Charleroi Airport.

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.