Brussels South Charleroi Airport
Overview
Brussels South Charleroi Airport is a large airport serving the Charleroi region, at a field elevation of 614 ft (187 m) AMSL. Executive jet operators can coordinate handling, fuel, slots and customs through the listed FBOs at this airport.
Crew Briefing
- Sunrise 05:41Z
- Sunset 17:22Z
- 11h 41m of daylight
Reference only — verify against current AIP, NOTAMs and charts before flight.
Live Weather
Weather impact score
VFR not advisable — plan an instrument arrival.
IFR workable — brief alternates and expect delays.
- Ceiling: 2,000 ft — marginal VFR
- Heavy or showery rain: Standing water and hydroplaning risk
- TAF trend: Forecast contains deteriorating TEMPO/BECMG groups
METAR EBCI 010350Z 21009KT 9999 SCT011 BKN020 19/17 Q1018 TEMPO 3000 SHRA BKN007
TAF EBCI 302300Z 0100/0206 21006KT 9999 SCT010 SCT020 TEMPO 0100/0107 4000 RA SHRA PROB30 TEMPO 0100/0104 3000 TSRA BKN006 BKN012CB PROB40 0102/0109 1200 BCFG BKN002
Source: NOAA Aviation Weather Center · advisory only — brief official sources before flight
Departure / Arrival Briefing
Departure on runway 06 is workable — brief the items flagged below.
- Crosswind — 4 kt from the right
- Tailwind — 8 kt tailwind on 06 — check takeoff tailwind limits
- Runway — 10,023 ft available × 148 ft · lighted
- Density altitude — 1,075 ft — near standard performance
- Forecast change — TEMPO 0100/0107 4000 RA SHRA · PROB30
Selecting a runway instantly re-runs the METAR/TAF summary, wind components and approach minima for that configuration.
2,000 ft ceiling and 6 sm visibility support a Visual / circling to RWY 06.
- TEMPOTemporarily 00:00Z–07:00ZBelow minima
Would put RWY 06 below Visual minima — a diversion or hold would be required.
- Visibility 2.49 sm vs 3 sm minimum (below)
- Weather RA, SHRA
TEMPO 0100/0107 4000 RA SHRA - TEMPOTemporarily 00:00Z–04:00ZBelow minima
Would put RWY 06 below Visual minima — a diversion or hold would be required.
- Ceiling 600 ft vs 1000 ft minimum (below)
- Visibility 1.86 sm vs 3 sm minimum (below)
- Weather TSRA
TEMPO 0100/0104 3000 TSRA BKN006 BKN012CB - PROB4040% chance 02:00Z–09:00ZBelow minima
Would put RWY 06 below Visual minima — a diversion or hold would be required.
- Ceiling 200 ft vs 1000 ft minimum (below)
- Visibility 0.75 sm vs 3 sm minimum (below)
PROB40 0102/0109 1200 BCFG BKN002
Generic minima ladder inferred from runway length, lighting and the latest METAR/TAF — not procedure-specific. Always brief the published approach plate.
- Buzet Aerodrome (EBBZ)6 nm NNW · Pont-à-Celles · 522 ft elev
- Baisy-Thy Ultralight Airfield (EBBY)6 nm N · Genappe · 525 ft elev
- Namur-Suarlée Airfield (EBNM)12 nm E · Namur · 594 ft elev
- Florennes Air Base (EBFS)15 nm SSE · Florennes · 935 ft elev
Nearest listed airports within 300 nm with current flight category — confirm fuel, customs and hours before filing as an alternate.
Derived from NOAA METAR/TAF · advisory only — brief official sources before flight
Executive Jet Facilities
No private FBO or executive terminal listings found nearby yet.
Runways
| Designation | Length | Width | Surface | Lit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/24 | 10,023 ft | 148 ft | Asphalt | Yes | Open |
Source: OurAirports public dataset
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