Chièvres Air Base: Codes, Runways & Location
Chièvres Air Base (ICAO: EBCV) is a medium-sized airport serving Chièvres, Belgium. It lies at 50.5758° N, 3.8310° E, 194 ft (59 m) above sea level.
Overview of Chièvres Air Base
Chièvres Air Base is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Chièvres in Belgium. It is identified by the ICAO code EBCV. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
Chièvres Air Base has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 2498 m (8197 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support most wide-body jets, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: asphalt. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 194 ft (59 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Valenciennes-Denain Airfield about 38 km away.
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Airport Details & Runways
Physical characteristics from the public-domain OurAirports dataset.
Location & Runway Capacity
Aircraft capacity by runway length
Longest runway ≈ 2,498 m — wide-body capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Chièvres Air Base
Where is Chièvres Air Base located?
Chièvres Air Base is located in Chièvres, Belgium. Its coordinates are 50.5758° N, 3.8310° E.
What is the airport code for Chièvres Air Base?
Chièvres Air Base has an ICAO code of EBCV.
How long is the runway at Chièvres Air Base?
Chièvres Air Base's longest runway is about 2498 m (8197 ft), which can support most wide-body jets.
How many runways does Chièvres Air Base have?
Chièvres Air Base has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Chièvres Air Base a major airport?
Chièvres Air Base is classified as a medium-sized airport.
About this data
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