Belgian Air Force
| Belgian Air Force | |
|---|---|
| |
Logo of the Air and Space forces | |
| Founded | 1909 |
| Country | Belgium |
| Branch | Air force |
| Type | Air force |
| Role | Aerial warfare |
| Size | 5700 (2025) 106 aircraft |
| Part of | Belgian Armed Forces |
| March | March of the air forces |
| Website | www.mil.be |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | Major General Geert De Decker |
| Insignia | |
| Roundel | |
| Fin flash | |
| Ensign | |
| Aircraft flown | |
| Fighter | F-16A, F-35A |
| Helicopter | A109BA, NH90 NFH |
| Reconnaissance | MQ-9B SkyGuardian |
| Trainer | F-16B, SF.260 |
| Transport | A400M Atlas, Dassault Falcon 7X |
| Tanker | A330 MRTT (NATO MRTT unit) |
The Belgian Air Force (Dutch: Luchtmacht, French: Forces Aériennes) is the air arm of the Belgian Armed Forces. Between January 2002 and July 2024 it was known as Belgian Air Component (Dutch: Luchtcomponent; French: Composante air). It was founded in 1909 and is one of the world's oldest air services.
The commander is Major General Geert De Decker, appointed on 20 March 2025.