Renewal of Brussels South Charleroi Airport's single permit

On July 22, 2025, Brussels South Charleroi Airport obtained its single permit from the Walloon government for a period of 20 years. This decision confirms the airport's strategic role in Wallonia. It is a major step forward for the airport, which will now be able to continue its activities within a clarified and strengthened framework, while remaining committed to environmental responsibility and sustainable development.

This permit is the result of a long consultation and evaluation process, which began more than two years ago and included an in-depth environmental impact study and a broad public consultation. Brussels South Charleroi Airport welcomes the authorities' recognition of the work accomplished and takes note of the new operating framework, particularly with regard to the management of late returns and noise pollution limits.

The aim is to enable the airport to continue its development and implement its master plan in compliance with environmental standards, while limiting noise pollution as much as possible.

The renewal of the single permit also enables the airport to consolidate its role as a regional economic pillar. More than 3,400 jobs are generated directly at the airport site. In total, more than 20,750 direct, indirect, and induced jobs now depend on airport activity—a decisive impact on local employment, social inclusion, and the economic vitality of the region.

Brussels South Charleroi Airport reaffirms its commitment to continuing to evolve in an environmentally friendly manner and to supporting technological innovations in the sector in order to gradually reduce the noise and environmental footprint of its operations.

Below you will find the presentations given at the Preliminary Information Meeting in December 2023, as well as the socio-economic study.