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EBZW

Genk Zwartberg Airfield · Genk

Key Facts

Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.

ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
278 ft / 85 m
Transition Altitude
4,500 ft
Primary Channel
CTAF 120.40 MHz (Genk radio)
Live Conversion
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Genk Zwartberg Airfield (EBZW), located in Genk, Belgium. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 2 active runways with a maximum elevation of 278 ft. Please note that this field primarily supports VFR and visual approach procedures.Reference the data below for primary communication channels and detailed runway characteristics. Pilots should observe a Transition Altitude of 4,500 ft verified for this field for altimeter reset procedures.

Airport Details

Full geographical and organizational metadata.

Full Name
Genk Zwartberg Airfield
ICAO / IATA
EBZW / —
Municipality
Genk
Country
Region
BE-VLI — Limburg Province
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
4,500 ft
Elevation
278 ft
Official Website
Wikipedia

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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 03L / 21R
UNLIT
Runway Length: 2,622 ft / 799 m
Runway Width: 76 ft / 23 m
Surface Type: ASPH
Heading: 34° / 214°
RWY 03L (34°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 21R (214°)
No ILS / Visual Only
Runway 03R / 21L
UNLIT
Runway Length: 2,148 ft / 655 m
Runway Width: 59 ft / 18 m
Surface Type: grass
Heading: 34° / 214°
RWY 03R (34°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 21L (214°)
No ILS / Visual Only

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

CTAF Genk radio
120.40 MHz

Nearby Airports

Alternative airports in the vicinity (km & nm).

EBBL
Kleine Brogel Air Base
17 km / 9 nm
EHBKILS
Maastricht Aachen Airport
21 km / 11 nm
EHBD
Kempen Airport Budel
27 km / 15 nm
ETNG
Geilenkirchen Air Base
37 km / 20 nm
EBLGILS
Liège Airport
42 km / 23 nm

Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026