EGAA
Belfast International Airport
Airport
ICAO code
EGAA
IATA Code
BFS
Summary
ICAO Region
EUR
ICAO Territory
Location
Belfast, Aldergrove, Northern Ireland
Serving
Belfast
Elevation
268 ft
Coordinates
54°
39'
15"
N
,
6°
13'
5"
W
KCC
Description
International airport serving Northern Ireland.
Formerly (until January 1983) known as Belfast Aldergrove Airport. Originally it was an RAF Station but when the nearby Belfast Nutts Corner civil Airport closed in 1963, it became a joint use one until the RAF withdrew in 2009 and the remaining military presence was transferred to the UK Joint Helicopter Command.
Climatology
Temperate Marine climate/Oceanic climate (Köppen climate classification Cfb). Moderately cool summer and comparatively warm winter with a temperature range of only 14°C. Prevailing south-westerly winds from the Atlantic Ocean.
Runways
| Designator | Length | Width | Surface | Rops |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17/35 | 1951 | 45 | ASP | Yes/Yes |
| 7/25 | 2780 | 45 | ASP | Yes/Yes |
