George Best Belfast City Airport (EGAC)
Medium airport · Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
Airport data
| Name | George Best Belfast City Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | EGAC |
| IATA | BHD |
| Elevation | 15 ft (5 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 54°37'5" W 5°52'21" 54.61810, -5.87250 |
| Location | Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/22 | 6,001 ft (1829 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
George Best Belfast City Airport at a glance
George Best Belfast City Airport is a medium airport in Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom, known to airline systems as BHD. The field elevation of 15 ft (5 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at EGAC are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
The single runway, 04/22, offers 6,001 ft (1829 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 04 points roughly 40° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for EGAC 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 George Best Belfast City Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Belfast International Airport | EGAA | 23 km (12 NM) |
| Campbeltown Airport | EGEC | 92 km (50 NM) |
| City of Derry Airport | EGAE | 95 km (51 NM) |
| Isle of Man Airport | EGNS | 100 km (54 NM) |
| Enniskillen/St Angelo Airport | EGAB | 117 km (63 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for George Best Belfast City Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 15 ft field elevation of George Best Belfast City 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 George Best Belfast City Airport
What is the ICAO code of George Best Belfast City Airport?
The ICAO identifier of George Best Belfast City Airport is EGAC, and its IATA code is BHD. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is George Best Belfast City Airport above sea level?
George Best Belfast City Airport sits at an elevation of 15 feet (5 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is George Best Belfast City Airport located?
The airport lies at 54.6181, -5.8725 — in Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Belfast International Airport, about 23 km away.
Does EGAC publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for EGAC 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 George Best Belfast City Airport?
George Best Belfast City Airport has one runway. The longest, 04/22, measures 6,001 ft (1829 m) with a ASP surface.