Belfast International Airport (EGAA)
Large airport · Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
Airport data
| Name | Belfast International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | EGAA |
| IATA | BFS |
| Elevation | 268 ft (82 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 54°39'27" W 6°12'57" 54.65750, -6.21583 |
| Location | Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/25 | 9,121 ft (2780 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 17/35 | 6,204 ft (1891 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Belfast International Airport at a glance
Belfast International Airport is a large airport in Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom, known to airline systems as BFS. The field elevation of 268 ft (82 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at EGAA are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 07/25 — offers 9,121 ft (2780 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 07 points roughly 70° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for EGAA shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Belfast International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| George Best Belfast City Airport | EGAC | 23 km (12 NM) |
| City of Derry Airport | EGAE | 74 km (40 NM) |
| Campbeltown Airport | EGEC | 93 km (50 NM) |
| Enniskillen/St Angelo Airport | EGAB | 97 km (52 NM) |
| Islay Airport | EGPI | 114 km (62 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Belfast International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 268 ft field elevation of Belfast International Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 88 airports and airfields we list for United Kingdom — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Belfast International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Belfast International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Belfast International Airport is EGAA, and its IATA code is BFS. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Belfast International Airport above sea level?
Belfast International Airport sits at an elevation of 268 feet (82 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Belfast International Airport located?
The airport lies at 54.6575, -6.2158 — in Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is George Best Belfast City Airport, about 23 km away.
Does EGAA publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for EGAA appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Belfast International Airport?
Belfast International Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 07/25, measures 9,121 ft (2780 m) with a ASP surface.