Ostend-Bruges International Airport, OST

Ostend-Bruges International Airport – Flanders, Belgium  (commonly: Ostend Airport) is located in Ostend, Belgium, near the coast. Although an important proportion of the activities focuses on freight transport, it is increasingly used for passenger flights, mainly charter and holiday flights for tour operators. It is also often used for private business flights.

The European base for Ghanese cargo airline MK Airlines is also situated at this airport.

Airlines Serving Airport

African Int´l, Egyptair, Futura Int´l Airways, MK Airlines, Saudi Arabian, Thomas Cook A/L, Tui Airlines Belgium, Volga-Dnepr

Cargo Facilities

Capacity 200,000tonnes (440,920,000lbs), Warehouse 16,536m² (177,992sq ft), 12x 747 Freighter Docks, Bonded Warehouse, Transit Zone, EU Border Post, Mechanical Handling, Refrigerated Storage, Deep Freeze Storage, Animal Quarantine, Fresh Meat Inspection, Livestock Handling, Health Officials, X-Ray Equipment, Dangerous Goods, Very Large/Heavy Cargo, New "Aerofresh" perishable centre which includes a dedicated warehouse of 1300 m2 in full conformity with EU regulations., Handling Equipment: Full HDG equipment

Customs

Tel: +32 (0)59 55.15.39
Fax: +32 (0)59 80.12.51
Op. Hours: Mon-Fri 06:00-22:00 LT Sat 07:00-11:00 LT
Chief Controller: Mr M Montens
Cargo Handling Agents: Aviapartner Belgium NV (Ostend Airport), Flightcare (Ostend Airport)

Passenger Facilities

Annual Capacity 1,500,000, 6 check-in desks, 6 gates, 1 baggage claim belt, 500 short term parking spaces, 500 long term parking spaces, Post Office, Bureau de Change, Restaurants, Cafeterias, Bars, VIP Lounge, Newsagent/Tobacconist, Tourist Help Desk, Car Rental, Taxi Service/Rank, First Aid, Baby/Parent Room, Disabled Access/Facilities

Additional Information

24 hours access, no slots, no congestion. Specialized in outsize cargo, perishables, livestock. Pre-clearance facilities available. Major trucking network. General aviation. All-inclusive charter programs. Service and quality orientated.

Summary

Airport Code : OST
Airport Name : Ostend/Bruges International Airport
Runway Length : 10499 ft.
Runway Elevation : 13 ft.

City : Ostend
Country : Belgium
Country Abbrev. : BE
World Area Code : 409
GMT Offset : -1.0

Telephone :+32 (0)59 55.14.11, (Operations) +32 (0)59 55.12.02, (Commercial/PR) +32 (0)59 80.20.08

Fax : (Commercial/PR) +32 (0)59 70.55.12, (Operations) +32 (0)59 55.12.24
Email : pr@ost.aero
Website : http://www.ost.aero/