Kortrijk-Wevelgem is the business jet field of West Flanders. Private jet charter at Kortrijk-Wevelgem Airport suits light and mid-size jets, with a 1,900 metre runway and an FBO that handles visiting business aircraft.
Flights outside the published hours need prior permission, and handling is compulsory for visiting aircraft over 2 tonnes. Customs is available, with clearance outside standard hours on request.
Charter-A arranges the FBO and any extension for you and will confirm both at booking. The airfield is about 15 minutes from Kortrijk centre by car, and handling by the FBO is compulsory for visiting aircraft over 2 tonnes.
Flying privately to Kortrijk
The airport is open daily from 06:00 to 21:00 local, with an extension to 23:00 on request through the FBO with 24 hours' notice. Flights outside these hours need prior permission. Customs and immigration run from 06:00 to 22:00, and clearance outside those hours is available for operational needs.
The Flanders International Airport (FIA) FBO handles visiting aircraft, and handling is compulsory above 2 tonnes. Jet fuel is available 24 hours on request, with extra cost at weekends and holidays. The 1,900 metre runway suits business jets.
Kortrijk-Wevelgem Airport (Flanders Airport) airport guide
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| Location | Luchthavenstraat 1 bus 1, Wevelgem, 8560 |
|---|---|
| Codes | ICAO EBKT · IATA KJK |
| Region | West Flanders (Kortrijk), Belgium |
| Nearest city | Kortrijk — About 15 min to Kortrijk centre (routing estimate, free-flowing traffic) |
| Opening hours | Daily 06:00–21:00 local. Extension to 23:00 on request with 24 hours' notice; outside hours by prior permission. |
| Customs & immigration | Yes – 06:00–22:00 local; outside hours on request |
| Runway | 06/24 – 1,900 m × 45 m asphalt |
| Private jets | Yes — business jets handled by the FBO; 1,900 m runway |
| Handling / FBO | Flanders International Airport (FIA) FBO |
| Prior permission | Required (PPR) — Charter-A arranges this for every flight |
| Airport website | kortrijkairport.be |
Details checked 30 September 2026 against the airport’s own published information (ops.skeyes.be, router.project-osrm.org). Hours, customs and handling are reconfirmed for every flight at booking.
Why fly to Kortrijk
Kortrijk is a West Flanders city on the River Leie, close to the French border, with the Flemish countryside and the battlefields of the region around it. The airport is about 15 minutes from Kortrijk centre by car, as a routing estimate in free-flowing traffic.
Private jet flight times to Kortrijk
| From | Distance | Light jet | Midsize or heavy jet |
|---|---|---|---|
| London | 130 nm · 240 km | 40 min | 35 min |
| Manchester | 255 nm · 470 km | 1 hr | 50 min |
| Edinburgh | 390 nm · 720 km | 1 hr 20 min | 1 hr 10 min |
| Paris | 115 nm · 210 km | 35 min | 30 min |
| Geneva | 300 nm · 550 km | 1 hr 05 min | 1 hr |
| Nice | 460 nm · 850 km | 1 hr 35 min | 1 hr 20 min |
Approximate airborne times in still air, worked out from the great-circle distance. Routing, winds and the aircraft chosen change them on the day; your quote gives the planned time for your flight.
Which aircraft?
From London, Kortrijk is a sector of about 130 nautical miles — within non-stop reach of every aircraft class, from turboprops and very light jets upwards. The number of passengers and the luggage usually decide the aircraft: light jets for up to seven, midsize jets and super midsize jets for more space, heavy jets for larger groups. Non-stop range always depends on passengers, baggage and the winds on the day.
Kortrijk: your questions answered
Can a private jet land at Kortrijk-Wevelgem Airport?
Yes, business jets are handled by the FBO on a 1,900 metre runway. Flights outside 06:00 to 21:00 local need prior permission. Charter-A arranges the handling and confirms suitability at booking.
Does Kortrijk-Wevelgem Airport have customs?
Yes, from 06:00 to 22:00 local, with clearance outside those hours available for operational needs. Give us your timing and we will check.
Is fuel available at Kortrijk-Wevelgem at night?
Jet fuel is available 24 hours on request, with extra cost at weekends and holidays. The FBO handles aircraft around the clock with prior notice. Charter-A arranges it if your timetable needs it.
How far is Kortrijk-Wevelgem Airport from Kortrijk?
About 15 minutes by car to Kortrijk centre, as a routing estimate in free-flowing traffic.
How long is the flight from London to Kortrijk by private jet?
About 40 min in a light jet and 35 min in a midsize or heavy jet, over roughly 130 nautical miles. These are approximate airborne times; routing and winds change them on the day.
Is there an airport guide for Kortrijk-Wevelgem Airport (Flanders Airport) I can download?
Yes. Charter-A’s airport information sheet for Kortrijk-Wevelgem Airport (Flanders Airport) is free to download from this page as a PDF. It sets out the runway, opening hours, customs, handling agents and where to arrive for a private flight.
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