Ostend-Bruges International Airport – OST
Ostend-Bruges International Airport serves the cities of Bruges and Ostend. Also known as Ostend Airport, its IATA code is OST. It is located in Ostend, Belgium roughly 15.5 miles from the city center of Bruges. A large portion of the airport’s operation is cargo based and freight transport. Owned by the Flemish region, Ostend-Bruges International Airport – OST is operated by the Egis Group, a French engineering group. OST sits at an elevation of 4 meters or 13 feet above mean sea level. There is one runway and it measures 2 miles and has a concrete/asphalt surface.
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Ostend-Bruges International Airport started as an airfield, which was used during World War II. After the war, ownership and management of the airport was transferred to the local government and it was turned into an international airport. In 1992, ownership was transferred to the Flemish Region and was named Ostend-Burges. The main airline that serves the airport is TUI fly Belgium. It has multiple local and international destinations. EgyptAir Cargo handles all cargo services. Cities, towns, and villages found near the airport include Bredene, Gistel, and Oudenburg.
What to Do & Area Attractions
There are around 140 hotels located in the area served by Ostend-Bruges International Airport. One of the nearest properties is the Ibis Budget Oostende Airport. It is located just 1.3 miles away. Other hotels nearby OST Airport include the 4-star Hotel Mercure Oostende, chic Leopold Hotel Ostend and the top-rated The Imperial Hotel.
Alternative airports to Ostend-Bruges International Airport include Kortrijk-Wevelgem International Airport, found just 44 miles from OST.