The Belgian Air Component keeps its helicopter fleet here: 1 Wing operates the light A109BA at Beauvechain Air Base (ICAO EBBE), 18 Squadron flies the NH90 TTH transport helicopter, and the Basic Flying Training School puts student pilots through elementary training on the SIAI-Marchetti SF.260. The base sits in Walloon Brabant, roughly 32 km east-southeast of Brussels, and is strictly military — no scheduled, charter or freight flights, no cargo terminal, no customs office for air freight. Forwarders in the region route belly and freighter cargo through Brussels Airport (BRU), about 35 km away, or through Liège (LGG) some 55 km east, Belgium's largest dedicated cargo airport and a base for full-freighter operations. Brussels South Charleroi (CRL) adds express and charter capacity. Road access is via the E40 and E411 motorways into the Brussels ring network.

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Where is Beauvechain Air Base located?▼

Beauvechain Air Base is located in Beauvechain, BE.

What is the elevation of Beauvechain Air Base?▼

Beauvechain Air Base is at an elevation of 113 meters (370 ft) above sea level.

Location & Weather

50.75860, 4.76833

113 m ü. NN

Transit time routes from Beauvechain

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Last updated: 29 August 2026

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