Brussels Airport Traffic Control
Runways currently in use
This animation shows you which runways are currently in use for both arrivals and departures.
What makes an aircraft take off or land on one runway instead of another? Runway selection is a complex process where the safety of air traffic always comes first.
Key statistics
Key statistics
Most recent news
Renovation of key taxiway intersection to start on 2 March 2026
From 2 March to 19 September 2026, Brussels Airport will carry out major renovation works at a key taxiway intersection leading to the primary runway 07L/25R. These works are essential to ensure the continued safety and reliability of air traffic operations. The renovation is not expected to have an impact on the PRS (Preferential Runway System).
Renovation of runway 07R/25L scheduled from 12 July to 27 August
Brussels Airport will carry out major renovation works on runway 07R/25L from 12 July to 27 August 2025 to ensure safe and reliable air traffic operations. The renovation will include fresh asphalt, new runway lights and improvements to the sewerage system for better drainage.
Brussels Airport publishes 2024 noise contour report
Brussels Airport has the noise impact around the airport mapped every year. The report for 2024 is now available.
Ongoing and upcoming works
About Brussels Airport Traffic Control
This website provides information on air traffic to and from Brussels Airport.
It offers facts and figures on the runways in use at a particular moment, the flight paths of current air traffic and noise measurements on and in the vicinity of the airport.
Find out why runways are selected and how weather conditions can have an impact on flight operations.