Got the airport info you need to get to this year’s Belgian Grand Prix? The event gets underway at the fabled Spa-Francorchamps circuit from August 26-28, attracting international F1 fans to the stunning Ardennes region of eastern Belgium. Here’s what you need to plan your trip into Brussels or Liège.
Brussels South Charleroi Airport
• IATA: CRL, ICAO: EBCI
• N50-27.6/E004-27.2
• Elevation: 614 ft.
• Fuel: JET A1 / AVGAS
• Time Zone Info: Western Europe GMT +1 (+2 DT)
• Distance to Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps: 132 km
Landing and OVF permits
Overfly and landing permits requirements depend on the operation type and the airworthiness status of the aircraft.
Parking – Prior booking is required.
Restrictions – A night ban is in place.
Liège Airport
• IATA: LGG, ICAO: EBLG
• N50-38.1/E005-26.3
• Elevation: 659 ft.
• Fuel: JET A1 / AVGAS
• Time Zone Info: Western Europe GMT +1 (+2 DT)
• Distance to Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps: 134 km
Landing and OVF permits
Overfly and landing permits requirements depends on the operation type and the airworthiness status of the aircraft.
Parking
Limited parking will be available during the Grand Prix. Parking will be allocated on a first come, first served basis.
NOTAM
A2333/15 NOTAMN
Q) EBBU/QFAXX/IV/B/A/0/999/
A) EBLG B) 1510260600 C) PERM
E) ICAO FLIGHT PLAN FORM MANDATORY FOR ALL FLIGHTS
INBOUND AND OUTBOUND EBLG
Brussels Airport
• IATA: BRU, ICAO: EBBR
• N50-54.1/E004-29.1
• Elevation: 184 ft.
• Fuel: Jet A1
• Time Zone Info: Western Europe GMT +1 (+2 DT)
• Distance to Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps: 56 km
Landing and OVF permits
Overfly and landing permits requirements depends on the operation type and the airworthiness status of the aircraft
Parking – There are no parking restrictions.
Immigration
Non-EU citizens
Passengers arriving from another Schengen country they will be treated as domestic travelers.
Passengers arriving from a non-Schengen country they require the following:
• A valid Schengen visa is required unless you are a citizen of an exempted country
• A passport
EU Citizens
Passengers arriving from another Schengen country will be treated as domestic travelers.
Passengers arriving from a non-Schengen country will require a valid passport.
Crew
Non- EU citizens
Crew arriving from another Schengen country will be treated as domestic travelers.
Crew arriving from a non-Schengen country will require the following:
• A valid Schengen visa, unless you are a citizen of an exempted country
• A passport
EU Citizens
Crew arriving from another Schengen country will be treated as domestic travelers.
Crew arriving from a non-Schengen country will require a valid passport.
Customs
Arriving from an EU state:
There are no regulations for import of personal goods / items of non-commercial nature.
Arriving from non-EU state:
• Personal items of non-commercial nature worth up to 430 Euro when travelling by air or sea
• Tobacco and alcohol for personal use only
Airport Embarkation Tax
No airport tax is levied on passengers.
Accommodation
Hotels close to Brussels South Charleroi Airport
• Best Western Aero 44
• Charleroi Airport Hotel
• IBIS Airport Hotel
Hotel close to Leige Airport
• Sheraton Airport
• Crowne Plaza
• Golden Tulip
• Holiday Inn
Hotels close to Brussels Airport
• Sheraton Airport
• Crowne Plaza
• Golden Tulip
• Holiday Inn
Transport
Car Rental
• Hertz
• AVIS
• Europcar
Bus and Trains
Information available on http://www.spa-francorchamps.be/en/access-train-bus.php
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