Two explosions occurred in the departure hall at Brussels Airport EBBR in the Belgian capital, resulting in several injuries. Following reports of the explosions, Brussels Airport closed the airport, and rail traffic to the airport has also been suspended.

Looking again at the NOTAM: Following the issues of the last tel-conference at 15.00 UTC, we have been informed that EBBR airport will be closed until tomorrow 23 rd March at 23:59 UTC.

22/03/2016 09:10 EBBR airport is unavailable for departure and arrival traffic ufn. There were explosions reported at Departure Terminal at EBBR and Terminal building has been evacuated. As a result several flights have been diverted and AOs have been advised to cancel their flights with destination/departure EBBR.

Airport is closed by NOTAM A0751/16. (A0756/16 NOTAMR A0751/16 Q) EBBU/QFALC/IV/NBO/A /000/999/5054N00429E005 A) EBBR B) 1603221000 C) 1603222359EST E) EBBR AD CLSD EXC FOR EMERGENCY TRAFFIC AND SEARCH AND RESCUE SERVICES)

(A0764/16 NOTAMR A0756/16 Q) EBBU/QFALC/IV/NBO/A /000/999/5054N00429E005 A) EBBR B) 1603221700 C) 1603231100EST E) AD CLSD EXC FOR DEPARTING FERRY FLT, EMER FLT AND SAR FLT)

Filing time : 22/03/16 18:28 Origin time : 221827 AFTN Originator : EUECYIYN Message text : (A0771/16 NOTAMR A0765/16 Q) EBBU/QFALC/IV/NBO/A /000/999/5054N00429E005 A) EBBR B) 1603221827 C) 1603232359EST E) AD CLSD EXC FOR FERRY FLT, EMER FLT, MILITARY FLT AND SAR FLT NO NIGHT CURFEW IN PLACE)

(A0761/16 NOTAMN Q) EBBU/QFAXX/IV/NBO/A /000/999/5028N00427E005 A) EBCI B) 1603221256 C) 1603230000 E) DUE TO AIRPORT STAFF DECISION NO DIVERTED ACFT ACCEPTED IN EBCI)

(A0776/16 NOTAMN Q) EBBU/QFAXX/I /NBO/A /000/999/5028N00427E005 A) EBCI B) 1603221900 C) 1603230529 E) EXTENDED OPENING HRS OF AD. BTN 2200-0530 LDG AND TKOF LTD TO POSITIONING AND DELAYED FLT)

It has been an unfortunate few days for European aviation: On the 19th, a Flydubai Boeing 737-800 crashed while landing at Rostov-on-Don Airport in southern Russia, claiming all 62 lives on board; On the 21st, French ATC strike; On the 22nd, terrorist attacks in Belgium, resulting in 11 deaths and 20 injuries; As the saying goes, misfortunes never come singly. Let us hope these dark days end soon.

Update 3/24 Closure continues today

(A0787/16 NOTAMR A0771/16 Q) EBBU/QFALC/IV/NBO/A /000/999/5054N00429E005 A) EBBR B) 1603231056 C) 1603232359EST E) AD CLSD EXC FOR FERRY FLT, EMER FLT AND SAR FLT. CARGO-ONLY FLT ALLOWED FROM/TO APRON 9. NO NIGHT CURFEW IN PLACE)

A0792/16 NOTAMR A0787/16 Q) EBBU/QFALC/IV/NBO/A /000/999/5054N00429E005 A) EBBR B) 1603231700 C) 1603242359 EST E) AD CLSD EXC FOR FERRY FLT, EMERG FLT, GENERAL AVIATION AND SAR FLT. MILITARY FLT ONLY WITH DEST/ORIG EBMB. CARGO-ONLY FLT ALLOWED FROM/TO APRON 9 AND APRON 60. NO NIGHT CURFEW IN PLACE.

Update 3/26 Seems civil aviation is still not operational by the weekend

A0792/16 NOTAMR A0787/16 Q) EBBU/QFALC/IV/NBO/A /000/999/5054N00429E005 A) EBBR B) 1603231700 C) 1603242359 EST E) AD CLSD EXC FOR FERRY FLT, EMERG FLT, GENERAL AVIATION AND SAR FLT. MILITARY FLT ONLY WITH DEST/ORIG EBMB. CARGO-ONLY FLT ALLOWED FROM/TO APRON 9 AND APRON 60. NO NIGHT CURFEW IN PLACE.

(A0821/16 NOTAMR A0811/16 Q) EBBU/QFALT/IV/NBO/A /000/999/5054N00429E005 A) EBBR B) 1603251441 C) 1603272359 E) AD ONLY AVBL FOR FERRY, EMERG, STATE, SAR, GENERAL AVIATION AND CARGO-ONLY FLT. AIRPORT SLOT COMPULSORY FOR ALL CIV FLT. NO NGT CURFEW IN PLACE)

25/03/2016 15:31 NMOC would like to inform you that no commercial passenger traffic will be operated to/ from EBBR at this stage. There are some special flights according to the NOTAM published that might be using the RWY in close coordination with Belgian Airport Authority. There are no Flow measures imposed on EBBR arrivals and departures. Those flights intending to operate must obtain Airport slot. Information available at www.brucoord.org

Update 3/27 Situation extends to Monday, March 28th

(A0846/16 NOTAMR A0821/16 Q) EBBU/QFALT/IV/NBO/A /000/999/5054N00429E005 A) EBBR B) 1603261415 C) 1603282359 E) AD ONLY AVBL FOR FERRY, EMERG, STATE, SAR, GENERAL AVIATION AND CARGO-ONLY FLT. AIRPORT SLOT COMPULSORY FOR ALL CIV FLT. NO NGT CURFEW IN PLACE)

Update 3/29 Situation continues

A0854/16 From:27 MAR 16 20:00 Till:29 MAR 16 23:59 Text:AD ONLY AVBL FOR FERRY, EMERG, STATE, SAR, GENERAL AVIATION AND CARGO-ONLY FLT. AIRPORT SLOT COMPULSORY FOR ALL CIV FLT. NO NGT CURFEW IN PLACE

Update 3/30 Situation continues

(A0876/16 NOTAMR A0854/16 Q) EBBU/QFALT/IV/NBO/A /000/999/5054N00429E005 A) EBBR B) 1603291435 C) 1603302359 E) AD ONLY AVBL FOR FERRY, EMERG, STATE, SAR, GENERAL AVIATION AND CARGO-ONLY FLT. AIRPORT SLOT COMPULSORY FOR CIV FLT. NO NGT CURFEW IN PLACE)

Update 3/31 Situation continues

(A0890/16 NOTAMR A0876/16 Q) EBBU/QFALT/IV/NBO/A /000/999/5054N00429E005 A) EBBR B) 1603301145 C) 1603311200 E) AD ONLY AVBL FOR FERRY, EMERG, STATE, SAR, GENERAL AVIATION AND CARGO-ONLY FLT. AIRPORT SLOT COMPULSORY FOR CIV FLT. NO NGT CURFEW IN PLACE)

Update 2016/04/02 Situation continues

(A0903/16 NOTAMN Q) EBBU/QFALT/IV/NBO/A /000/999/5054N00429E005 A) EBBR B) 1603311200 C) 1604012359 E) AD ONLY AVBL FOR FERRY, EMERG, STATE, SAR, GENERAL AVIATION AND CARGO-ONLY FLT. AIRPORT SLOT COMPULSORY FOR CIV FLT. NO NGT CURFEW IN PLACE)

(A0916/16 NOTAMR A0903/16 Q) EBBU/QFALT/IV/NBO/A /000/999/5054N00429E005 A) EBBR B) 1604011840 C) 1604022359 E) AD ONLY AVBL FOR FERRY, EMERG, STATE, SAR, GENERAL AVIATION AND CARGO-ONLY FLT. AIRPORT SLOT COMPULSORY FOR CIV FLT. NO NGT CURFEW IN PLACE)

Update 2016/04/04 Airport finally partially open (until the end of the month)

From 2359 2nd April to 2359 30th April 2016, a limited number of commercial passenger flights will operate. There are no Flow measures imposed for EBBR arrivals and departures, however airport slots are compulsory. Those flights intending to operate must obtain Airport slot from BSC -Belgium Slot Coordinator Brussels Airport.

A0922/16 NOTAMN Q) EBBU/QFALT/IV/NBO/A /000/999/5054N00429E005 A) EBBR B) 1604022359 C) 1604302359 E) AD LTD PAX HANDLING CAPACITY. AIRPORT SLOT COMPULSORY FOR CIV FLT. NO NGT CURFEW IN PLACE)