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Ostend-Bruges International Airport

Oostende, West Flanders Province (Belgium)

IATA: OST ICAO: EBOS

Longest Active Runway

10,499 ft

3,200 meters

Field Elevation

13 ft

4 m MSL

Runway Inventory

1 active

1 closed, Lighted / Paved

Coordinates & Class

51.1998°, 2.8747°

LARGE AIRPORT

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Multi-Universe Rankings & Statistical Standing

Ranking Universes Guide →

RunwayFacts Published Dataset

#482 of 650

In curated primary commercial index

Global Commercial Universe

#773 of 7558

Top 10.4% percentile worldwide

National Standing (Belgium)

#2 in BE

#3 of 7 in full national registry

vs Large Airport Median

+5%

Compared to 10,000 ft baseline

💡 Statistical Statement: Ostend-Bruges International Airport's longest active runway measures 10,499 ft (3,200 m). Within RunwayFacts' published index of 650 aerodromes, it ranks #482. Across the broader global dataset of 7558 commercial facilities, it ranks #773 worldwide (Top 10.4%) and #2 nationally in Belgium.

🔬 Operational & Aerodrome Engineering Comparative Analysis

Comparative aviation metrics evaluated against regional and global physical operational criteria.

ICAO Code 4D / 4E Heavy Intercontinental

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Elevation & Atmospheric Density

Lowland / Coastal Basin Aerodrome

Positioned at 13 ft (4 m MSL), this aerodrome operates near standard International Standard Atmosphere (ISA) sea-level air density. High ambient air pressure provides optimal turbine thrust conversion, maximum wing lift coefficients, and minimal ground roll distance requirements, allowing long-haul flights to depart at maximum structural takeoff weight limits without atmospheric density penalties.

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Regional Density & Alternates (100 NM)

4 Qualifying Aerodromes in Vicinity

Within its 100 NM cluster of 4 neighboring aerodromes, Ostend-Bruges International Airport is supported by major regional alternatives. Notably, Brussels Airport (BRU) lies just 63.3 NM away with a 11,936 ft runway, offering reliable operational redundancy for commercial diversions and congested airspace rerouting.

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Fleet Compatibility & Ground Roll

Primary Runway: 10,499 ft (3,200 m)

At 10,499 ft (3,200 m), the primary runway comfortably accommodates mid-to-large twin-aisle widebody transports (such as the Boeing 787-9 and Airbus A330-900) as well as maximum-range narrowbody transcontinental configurations (Airbus A321XLR and Boeing 737 MAX 9) under typical atmospheric conditions.

🛫 Physical Runway Inventory & Surface Engineering

Runway Designator	Length (ft / m)	Width (ft / m)	Surface Material	Lighting	Status
08/26	10,499 ft (3200m)	148 ft (45m)	`Concrete (CON)`	✅ Lighted	✅ Active
14/32	2,057 ft (627m)	148 ft (45m)	`Grass`	❌ Unlighted	⛔ Closed

🧭 Comparative Aerodromes (100 NM Radius, ≥5,000 ft Paved)

Great-circle Haversine spatial proximity matching for commercial facilities with paved runway capacity within 100 NM.

Aerodrome Name	IATA	Distance	Longest Runway	Lighting
Brussels Airport (Zaventem)	`BRU`	63.3 NM (117.2 km)	11,936 ft	✅ Lighted
Brussels South Charleroi Airport (Charleroi)	`CRL`	74.7 NM (138.3 km)	10,023 ft	✅ Lighted
Eindhoven Airport (Eindhoven)	`EIN`	95 NM (175.9 km)	9,843 ft	✅ Lighted
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (Amsterdam)	`AMS`	96.8 NM (179.3 km)	12,467 ft	✅ Lighted

🛡️ Data Provenance & Verification Metadata

Source Dataset: OurAirports Open Aviation Database

Snapshot Version: 2026-09-01

Dataset Integrity: Cryptographic SHA-256 Checksum Verified & Fail-Closed Schema Inspected

Source Verification: Source-reported registry data

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