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A World War II aircraft bomb was safely dismantled at Brussels Airport

An aircraft bomb dating from the Second World War was safely dismantled overnight. DOVO (the Belgian explosive ordnance disposal unit), has disabled the bomb without difficulties. Brussels Airport would like to thank DOVO, and all services involved as well as all partners at the airport for their collaboration.

During works on apron 3 a World War II aircraft bomb was found. The place where it was found was at a safe distance from the buildings and passenger operations.

All works on the apron were stopped and, following the instruction of DOVO, a preventive safety perimeter of 100 meter around the bomb was set. After inspection of the shell, DOVO confirmed that there was no danger to passengers, airport staff or operations.

As there was no immediate danger, DOVO decided to disable the bomb during the night of Friday to Saturday. DOVO was able to dismantle the bomb without having to detonate it. Brussels Airport wishes to thank DOVO and all services and partners involved for the good collaboration.

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Brussels Airport is one of the most important airports in Europe. In 2025, Brussels Airport welcomed 24.4 million passengers and transported 795,000 tonnes of cargo through the airport. Brussels Airport caters for the specific needs of business travellers and holidaymakers alike, on both intra-European and long haul flights. In 2026, the airport offers direct connections between Belgium and 205 destinations worldwide, with flights operated by 83 airlines.   

The airport also offers a leading cargo platform, specialised in the transport of pharmaceutical products, perishable goods, e-commerce and live animals. Brussels Airport is the most important pharmaceutical hub in Europe.

With its SHIFT 2027 strategy Brussels Airport Company intends to strengthen its position as a major European hub, accelerate its ambitious sustainability goals, e.g. through the European Green Deal project Stargate, and continue to diversify its activities by focusing on innovation and cooperation.

Brussels Airport is the second most important economic engine in Belgium, good for 64,000 direct and indirect jobs and is owned and operated by Brussels Airport Company. The shareholders are a consortium between PMV and private investors (75%) and FPIM/SFPI (25%). 

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