Antwerp International Airport (EBAW)

Airfield Status

Antwerp International Airport is in Antwerp (Flanders), Belgium and takes private jets, with Antwerp the nearest big city. The longest runway is 11/29 – 1,510 m × 45 m asphalt. You can clear customs here. No prior permission is needed, though it is sensible to ring ahead. From Antwerp: About 11 min to Antwerp centre (routing estimate, free-flowing traffic).

Runway: 11/29 – 1,510 m × 45 m asphalt
Customs & immigration: Yes – passengers 07:00–23:00 local
Business jets: Yes. 1,510 m runway; aircraft with wingspan over 29 m limited to taxiways A and F and Apron 1
Opening hours: Daily 07:00–23:00 local. Occasional late openings to 00:30 for scheduled flights only.
Prior permission (PPR): Not required
Telephone: +32 (0)3 285 65 20 (24 hours); +32 (0)3 285 65 00

Hours are as the airport publishes them, and we last checked on 30 Sep 2026. They do change, so ring the airport or ask your operator before you set off. Source

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Arrival Protocol

Luchthavenlei, Deurne, Antwerp, 2100. The nearest major city is Antwerp, About 11 min to Antwerp centre (routing estimate, free-flowing traffic).

The directions button takes you to the airport's spot on the map.

Ground Movement: journey times to the airport

By road from the middle of each city, without traffic. Allow extra at busy times and for the final approach to the aviation terminal.

From	Drive	Distance
Antwerp	15 min	5 mi · 8 km
Brussels	50 min	34 mi · 55 km
Knokke-Heist	1 hr 15 min	61 mi · 98 km

Routes: OSRM, with map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.

Handling & FBO

AviapartnerFENAIRAeroservices

These are the handling companies the airport lists for private and business aircraft. Handling is compulsory here, so you will need to use one.

See the full handling and FBO page, or download the directions PDF.

Operational Notes

General aviation apron and business terminal at the airport; handling is compulsory for aircraft of 3 tonnes or more.

City airport with a 1,510 m runway: check aircraft performance. Handling is compulsory for aircraft of 3 tonnes or more. Aircraft must hold a noise certificate and evening arrivals face noise checks.