Brussels Airport (BRU) is the principal international airport serving Belgium, and it is located around 7.5 miles northeast of the Brussels city center. This facility covers over 3,000 acres and is equipped with three different runways, allowing it to serve as a major international hub for Brussels Airlines and TUI fly Belgium. In 2019, the airport had over 26 million passengers pass through its doors, making it the 26th busiest facility in all of Europe, and it directly employs over 20,000 people.