Koksijde Air Base

EBFN

Koksijde, BE

Last Updated
Feb 14, 09:55Z

Military Airport

PPR Available

This is a Belgian military aerodrome. Civil traffic may be accepted with Prior Permission (PPR) via Belga Radar.

Access Notes:

Joint civil-military ATM managed by skeyes; many military fields accept civil PPR

Consult official AIP (Belgium AIP ENR 2.2) for current access procedures and restrictions.

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 27 min ago
09:55Z

☀️ Day
MVFR
Flight Rules
4°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -3°C
14 kt
30°
10+ km
Visibility
2,900 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1013 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR EBFN 140955Z AUTO 03014KT 9999 BKN029/// 04/M03 Q1013 BLU

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 20 ft
BKN 2,900 ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
2,900 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,920 ft AMSL
QNH
1013 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1012 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (20 ft)
Pressure Alt
28 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -1,287 ft
ISA Deviation: -11.0°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF EBFN 140818Z 1410/1419 05015G25KT 9999 BKN025 TEMPO 1410/1417 05018G30KT BY EBWM
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
10:22Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 50° 15 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 2,500 ft

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Airport Runway Layout

N
BFN
02 ✈️
20
11
29

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 02/20
Active: 02
2,621 ft 98 ft CONC
13.8 kt 2.4 kt
10° angle
11/29 8,786 ft 164 ft PEM 108°
2.9 kt 13.7 kt
78° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - EBFN

7,881 observations | Sep 2025 - Feb 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
57.9%
MVFR
28.9%
IFR
9.7%
LIFR
3.4%

Koksijde Air Base is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 57.9% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 13.1% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 9.1 knots, with gusts recorded up to 36 knots. Temperature extremes range from -4°C to 28°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are September, November, October.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 9.1 kt
Maximum Recorded: 36 kt
Calm Winds: 0.1%
Direction Distribution:
N
6.1%
NE
9.7%
E
8.8%
SE
12.7%
S
34.9%
SW
15.1%
W
7.4%
NW
5.1%

Temperature Range

Average: 8.8°C
Range: -4°C to 28°C
-4°C 28°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 1%

Best Months for VFR

September November October

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 02/20
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.1 kt
Runway 11/29
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 6.5 kt

Statistics computed from 7,881 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Feb 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Koksijde Air Base - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: EBFN
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 20 ft MSL

Location

City: Koksijde
Country: BE
Latitude: 51.090302°
Longitude: 2.652780°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 02/20
Length: 2,621 ft
Width: 98 ft
Surface: CONC
ILS: No
Runway 11/29
Length: 8,786 ft
Width: 164 ft
Surface: PEM
ILS: No

About Koksijde Air Base

Koksijde 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

Koksijde Air Base (EBFN) is a medium-sized airport located in Belgium, situated near the coastal town of Koksijde. The airport sits at a low elevation of 20 feet mean sea level, with two concrete and pavement runways serving military and potentially civilian aviation operations. Its strategic coastal location provides unique geographical positioning for regional air traffic.

Flying Conditions

Pilots can expect predominantly favorable flying conditions, with 60.2% of observations reporting VFR conditions. The prevailing wind is from the south at an average of 9.3 knots, with occasional gusts up to 36 knots. Seasonal temperature variations are significant, ranging from -4°C to 28°C, with September, October, and November offering the most consistent VFR weather patterns.

Notable Features

The airport features two runways: 02/20 with a 2,621-foot concrete surface and 11/29 with an 8,786-foot pavement surface. Both runways demonstrate 100% favorable wind alignment, with modest average crosswind conditions of 5.1 knots for 02/20 and 6.8 knots for 11/29. The low elevation and coastal location likely contribute to predictable wind patterns.

Approach Considerations

Visibility is consistently good, averaging 10 statute miles with minimal instances of reduced visibility. Fog is rare, occurring in only 0.9% of observations. Pilots should anticipate southern winds and be prepared for potential moderate wind variations, though the runways offer excellent wind alignment for most approach scenarios.

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.