On 27 August, 20 residents from communities near the airport were offered a unique experience: walk on the renovated runway 07R/25L before it reopened to air traffic!
Renovation work on runway 07R/25L, which began on 12 July, is now complete. Since 28 August, operations have resumed on 25L, Brusse1
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Aircraft, family and sheep, the three passions of Zaid
Zaid grew up in Diegem-Lo, a small village right next to Brussels Airport, where planes take off and land above his head every day, but above all a place where he feels at home.
‘Some people ask me, “How does it feel to live ne1
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On August 11, Brussels Airport welcomed 20 aviation enthusiasts for its 8th annual Spotters’ Day.
165 spotters entered a contest to be among the lucky ones to get the chance of photographing planes from a privileged spot on the tarmac.
As every year, several airlines deployed special1
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Brussels Airport welcomes over 2.5 million passengers in July, an increase of 2%
Cargo volumes grow by 13% to 69,000 tonnes
In July, more than 2.5 million passengers passed through Brussels Airport, a 2% increase compared to the same month in 2024. With 92,000 travellers, 28 July was particularly busy and is expected to be the busiest day of the year. Freight volumes r1
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Brussels Airport celebrates aviation enthusiasts during its 8th Spotters' Day
Eagerly awaited by many aviation enthusiasts, the eighth edition of ‘Spotters’ Day’ was held this Monday, August 11 at Brussels Airport. Twenty aircraft enthusiasts had the opportunity to experience an unforgettable day, punctuated by unique photo shots on the tarmac, a technica1
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Brussels Airport, Belgium’s biggest souvenir shop for Belgian products
Chocolate remains the clear favourite, while Belgian comic book merchandise is also highly popular
On 21 July, Belgium celebrates its National Day. Serving as both ambassador and gateway to our country, Brussels Airport celebrates Belgian identity not just on 21 July, but throughout the en1
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On Thursday 17 July 2025, the Flemish Council for Permit Disputes has announced that the environmental permit of the airport, issued in March 2024, is annulled for non-compliance with the European rules. This decision has no impact on airport activities, nor on the sustainability ambitions of Bru1
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Reaction Brussels Airport to decision of the Council for Permit Disputes
Brussels Airport takes note of the decision by the Council for Permit Disputes to annul the airport's environmental permit, granted in March 2024. The airport will now first analyse this decision thoroughly.
Brussels Airport has also always emphasized that the permit included very stri1
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Brussels Airport welcomes over 2.2 million passengers in June, an increase of 4%
Cargo volumes grow by 18% to 63,000 tonnes
In June, 2.2 million passengers passed through Brussels Airport, a 4% increase compared to June 2024. In the first half of the year, Brussels Airport already welcomed more than 11 million passengers. The five national trade union actions between J1
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There's nothing like getting together for a Belgian festival! With a festival tradition that's famous around the world, Belgium has plenty to get music lovers excited about!
Fleur and Silke know it, and so do we!
Brussels Airport has been supporting the Paradise City Festival for five yea1
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