Casteau / SHAPE Helipad

Administrative Re-designation. The facility was not closed for operational, economic, or safety reasons. The unofficial designator 'BE-0069' was replaced with the official, internationally recognized ICAO code 'EBSH' to align with standard aviation protocols. The physical heliport remained continuously operational throughout this administrative change.

The site is an active and fully operational military heliport. It is now officially known as MONS / SHAPE Heliport with the ICAO code EBSH. It continues to serve its original purpose, handling helicopter traffic for NATO. Access is strictly restricted as it is located within a high-security military installation.

The helipad is located within the Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe (SHAPE), the headquarters of NATO's Allied Command Operations. Since SHAPE's relocation to Casteau from France in 1967, the helipad has been a critical piece of infrastructure. Its primary function has always been to facilitate the rapid and secure transport of high-ranking military personnel, including the Supreme Allied Commander Europe (SACEUR), NATO officials, and visiting political dignitaries and Heads of State. It plays a vital role in command and control, liaison flights to other military installations like the nearby Chièvres Air Base (EBCV), and supporting the day-to-day operations of NATO's military headquarters.

Not applicable. The facility never physically closed and remains in continuous operation under its new official designation (EBSH). Therefore, there are no plans for 'reopening'.