Large airport · Belfast, United Kingdom
Belfast International Airport
Belfast International Airport (IATA: BFS, ICAO: EGAA) is an international airport 11.5 NM (21.3 km; 13.2 mi) northwest of Belfast in Northern Ireland, and is the main airport for the city of Belfast. Its IATA code is BFS. Its ICAO code is EGAA. It has 2 runways, longest 9,121 ft (ASP). Elevation 268 ft.
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Airport facts
| Location | Belfast, United Kingdom |
|---|---|
| IATA code | BFS |
| ICAO code | EGAA |
| Type | Large airport |
| Runways | 2 runways, longest 9,121 ft (ASP) |
| Elevation | 268 ft |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
| Coordinates | 54.6575° N, 6.2158° W |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
What Belfast International Airport is known for
Belfast International Airport (IATA: BFS, ICAO: EGAA) is an international airport 11.5 NM (21.3 km; 13.2 mi) northwest of Belfast in Northern Ireland, and is the main airport for the city of Belfast.
History
Until 1983, it was known as Aldergrove Airport, after the nearby village of Aldergrove, County Antrim. In 2024, over 6.7 million passengers travelled through the airport, a 13.0% increase compared with 2023, and the highest number in the airport's history.
Official website: http://www.belfastairport.com/ — the airport's own site has the current flight and visiting information.
Landmarks near this airport
Famous landmarks close to Belfast International Airport, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site LandmarkProfiles.
- Giant's Causeway · United Kingdom · 42.0 miles away
- Trinity College Dublin · Ireland · 90.7 miles away
- Kilmainham Gaol · Ireland · 91.0 miles away
National parks near this airport
National parks close to Belfast International Airport, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site National Park Profiles.
- Glenveagh National Park · Ireland · 77.1 miles away
- Wicklow Mountains · Ireland · 108.9 miles away
- Wicklow Mountains National Park · Ireland · 113.5 miles away
- Wild Nephin National Park · Ireland · 147.2 miles away
Airports nearby
The closest airports in this library, by straight-line distance.
George Best Belfast City Airport
14.0 miles awayCity of Derry Airport
46.1 miles awayCampbeltown Airport
57.8 miles awayEnniskillen/St Angelo Airport
60.3 miles awayIslay Airport
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Frequently asked questions
What is Belfast International Airport?
Belfast International Airport (IATA: BFS, ICAO: EGAA) is an international airport 11.5 NM (21.3 km; 13.2 mi) northwest of Belfast in Northern Ireland, and is the main airport for the city of Belfast.
What is the airport code for Belfast International Airport?
Belfast International Airport — its IATA code is BFS and its ICAO code is EGAA.
Where is Belfast International Airport located?
Belfast International Airport serves Belfast, United Kingdom. Its coordinates are 54.6575° N, 6.2158° W.
What is the history of Belfast International Airport?
Until 1983, it was known as Aldergrove Airport, after the nearby village of Aldergrove, County Antrim. In 2024, over 6.7 million passengers travelled through the airport, a 13.0% increase compared with 2023, and the highest number in the airport's history.
Sources
- https://davidmegginson.github.io/ourairports-data/airports.csv#2385
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Belfast_International_Airport
Page last updated 13 November 2026.