Beauvechain Air Base

Beauvechain, BE 🇧🇪 Medium Airport

ICAO

EBBE

IATA

Elevation

370 ft

Region

BE-WBR

Local Time

Airport Information

GPS Code: EBBE

Local Code: Not available

Location: 50.758598° N, 4.76833° E

Continent: EU

Type: Medium Airport

Keywords: Le Culot

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What Travelers Say

AI-Generated Summary Based on web research

Beauvechain Air Base (EBBE) is primarily a military airfield and a training center for the Belgian Air Force, rather than a commercial airport. As such, there are no typical "traveler reviews" pertaining to commercial flight experiences, terminal facilities, security wait times, or customs/immigration. However, the base does host public access points and events, which offer insights into visitor experiences. Overall sentiment for these public interactions appears to be positive, highlighting the base's role in education and public engagement.

What Travelers Love (Visitors to Public Events/Museum):

Educational Value: The First Wing Historical Centre at Beauvechain Air Base is highly regarded as a must-visit for aviation and military history enthusiasts, offering comprehensive exhibits and a deep dive into Belgian military aviation.
Engaging Exhibits: Visitors appreciate the museum's displays of vintage jets, interactive flight simulators, and personal stories of aviators, providing a unique insight into the Belgian Air Force.
Public Event Experience: The 2019 Beauvechain Air Base Day was noted for offering an interesting and relaxed insight into the Belgian Armed Forces, with major exhibitions in hangars, diverse military trades on display, and ample food and drink options.
Accessibility: The First Wing Historical Centre is described as easily accessible for day trips from Brussels.

Common Complaints

Noise Complaints: Local residents have raised noise complaints regarding the flying activities of the Royal Belgian Air Cadets, leading to limitations on their operations.
Limited Public Access: Being a military base, regular public access is restricted to specific events or the museum, unlike a commercial airport.

In summary, while Beauvechain Air Base does not cater to commercial air travelers, visitors engaging with its First Wing Historical Centre or attending special public events like the Air Base Day generally report positive, educational, and engaging experiences. The primary "complaint" identified relates to noise from flying activities impacting local residents, rather than issues for visitors on the base itself.

Generated 6 days ago

This summary is automatically generated by AI based on web research of traveler reviews and experiences. AI-generated content may not always be 100% accurate.

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For Pilots

Designation	Length	Width	Surface	Status
`04L/22R`	10085 ft	148 ft	ASP	Active Lighted
`04R/22L`	8038 ft	74 ft	ASP	Active Lighted

Type	Description	Frequency
APP	Combined MIL Approach	`122.5 MHz`
APP	APP	`122.825 MHz`
GCA	GCA	`123.3 MHz`
GND	GND	`122.1 MHz`
TWR	TWR	`122.1 MHz`

Ident	Name	Type	Frequency
`BBE`	Beauvechain	TACAN	`116000 kHz`
`HUL`	Huldenberg	VOR-DME	`117550 kHz`

Ground Transportation

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