Brussels Airport

EBBR / BRU

Zaventem, BE

Last Updated
Mar 4, 20:50Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 25 min ago
20:50Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
11°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 5°C
4 kt
90°
--
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1023 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR EBBR 042050Z 09004KT CAVOK 11/05 Q1023 NOSIG
QNH
1023 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1017 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (175 ft)
Pressure Alt
-118 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -556 ft
ISA Deviation: -3.7°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF EBBR 041710Z 0418/0524 13005KT CAVOK
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
21:14Z BASE
+0h
VFR 130° 5 kt
Visibility: >10km

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
BBR
01
19
07L
25R
07R ✈️
25L

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
01/19 9,800 ft 164 ft ASP 14°
1.0 kt 3.9 kt
76° angle
07L/25R 11,936 ft 148 ft ASP 65°
3.6 kt 1.7 kt
25° angle
✈️ 07R/25L
Active: 07R
10,535 ft 148 ft ASP 70°
3.8 kt 1.4 kt
20° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - EBBR

7,958 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
60.9%
MVFR
22.6%
IFR
12.3%
LIFR
4.2%

Brussels Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 60.9% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 16.5% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 8.8 knots. Temperature extremes range from -6°C to 29°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are March, September, October.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 8.8 kt
Maximum Recorded: 28 kt
Calm Winds: 0.1%
Direction Distribution:
N
6.3%
NE
7.4%
E
9.2%
SE
8.2%
S
34.2%
SW
21.6%
W
10%
NW
2.9%

Temperature Range

Average: 8.1°C
Range: -6°C to 29°C
-6°C 29°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 2.7%

Best Months for VFR

March September October

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 01/19
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.4 kt
Runway 07L/25R
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.4 kt
Runway 07R/25L
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.4 kt

Statistics computed from 7,958 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Brussels Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: EBBR
IATA Code: BRU
Type: large airport
Status: active
Elevation: 175 ft MSL

Location

City: Zaventem
Country: BE
Latitude: 50.901402°
Longitude: 4.484440°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 01/19
Length: 9,800 ft
Width: 164 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 07L/25R
Length: 11,936 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 07R/25L
Length: 10,535 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Brussels Airport

Overview

Brussels Airport serves as the primary international airport for Belgium, strategically located in Zaventem, near the capital city. Positioned at 175 feet above mean sea level with coordinates 50.901402, 4.484440, the airport is a major hub for both passenger and cargo operations in Western Europe.

Flying Conditions

Belgium's maritime climate produces variable weather conditions that pilots should anticipate carefully. The airport's significant runway length (with the longest runway at 11,936 feet) provides substantial operational flexibility across different meteorological scenarios, enabling safe operations during challenging wind or visibility conditions.

Notable Features

The airport features three substantial asphalt runways: 01/19 at 9,800 feet, 07L/25R at 11,936 feet, and 07R/25L at 10,535 feet. These parallel runway configurations offer multiple approach and departure options, which can be advantageous for managing different wind directions and air traffic flow.

Approach Considerations

Runway orientation suggests predominant wind patterns from westerly and north-south directions. The extensive runway lengths provide excellent options for heavy aircraft operations and accommodate diverse aircraft types, from regional commuters to large international wide-body aircraft. Pilots should prepare for potential wind shear and be prepared to utilize the most appropriate runway based on current 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

Weather NOAA Aviation Weather Center • International METAR/TAF Network
Airports OurAirports.com • Public domain airport database
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.