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West Flanders' gateway for business and general aviation.
Opened
1923
Location
Wevelgem, Belgium
Kortrijk-Wevelgem International Airport is a small regional airport located in Wevelgem, in the West Flanders province of Belgium. It primarily serves general aviation, business aviation, and charter flights, and is one of the busiest general aviation airports in Belgium by movements.
The airport lies approximately 5 kilometres from the city of Kortrijk and is situated near the French border, giving it a strategic position in the southern part of Belgium. It features a single paved runway and supports a range of flight training, private, and corporate operations.
While it holds an international designation and IATA code, scheduled commercial airline services have been limited or absent for extended periods, with the airport focusing instead on business jets, flight schools, and light aircraft operations.
Terminals
The airport has a small passenger terminal facility primarily designed to handle general aviation and charter passengers rather than large-scale commercial operations.
Getting to & from
The airport is accessible by car via nearby regional roads, with Kortrijk city centre located approximately 5 kilometres away and offering onward rail connections.
Airlines here
No major scheduled commercial airlines are permanently based at Kortrijk-Wevelgem; the airport mainly handles business aviation and ad hoc charter flights.
Notable facts
- ›One of the oldest airports in Belgium, with origins dating to 1923.
- ›Ranks among the busiest general aviation airports in Belgium by annual aircraft movements.
- ›Located close to the French border, making it a convenient entry point for cross-border business travel.
- ›Home to several flight training schools and maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) operators.
- ›The airport covers an area of approximately 135 hectares and has a single runway.
This profile is provided for general information only. Details may be inaccurate or outdated — always verify with the airport's official website before acting on them.
