Florennes Air Base: Codes, Runways & Location
Florennes Air Base (ICAO: EBFS) is a medium-sized airport serving Florennes, Belgium. It lies at 50.2433° N, 4.6458° E, 935 ft (285 m) above sea level.
Overview of Florennes Air Base
Florennes Air Base is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Florennes in Belgium. It is identified by the ICAO code EBFS. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
Florennes Air Base has 2 runways recorded. Its longest runway is about 3385 m (11105 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380, 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 935 ft (285 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL) about 28 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 ≈ 3,385 m — A380 / 747 capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Florennes Air Base
Where is Florennes Air Base located?
Florennes Air Base is located in Florennes, Belgium. Its coordinates are 50.2433° N, 4.6458° E.
What is the airport code for Florennes Air Base?
Florennes Air Base has an ICAO code of EBFS.
How long is the runway at Florennes Air Base?
Florennes Air Base's longest runway is about 3385 m (11105 ft), which can support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380.
How many runways does Florennes Air Base have?
Florennes Air Base has 2 runways recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Florennes Air Base a major airport?
Florennes Air Base is classified as a medium-sized airport.
About this data
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