Belfast International Airport is a large airport serving Belfast, United Kingdom. Its IATA code is BFS and its ICAO code is EGAA. The airport lies at an elevation of 268 ft (82 m) above sea level. It has 2 runway(s); the longest is 07/25, 9,121 ft (2,780 m) long. Local time follows the Europe/London time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- BFS
- ICAO code
- EGAA
- Airport type
- Large airport
- Elevation
- 268 ft (82 m)
- Coordinates
- 54.6575, -6.2158
- Time zone
- Europe/London
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/25 | 9,121 ft · 2,780 m | 148 ft · 45 m | Asphalt | Yes |
| 17/35 | 6,204 ft · 1,891 m | 148 ft · 45 m | Asphalt | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Belfast International Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| BHD George Best Belfast City Airport | Belfast, United Kingdom | 23 km · 14 mi |
| LDY City of Derry Airport | Derry, Derry and Strabane, United Kingdom | 74 km · 46 mi |
| CAL Campbeltown Airport | Campbeltown, United Kingdom | 93 km · 58 mi |
| ILY Islay Airport | Isle of Islay, Argyll and Bute, United Kingdom | 114 km · 71 mi |
| IOM Isle of Man Airport | Castletown, Rushen, Isle of Man | 121 km · 75 mi |
| DUB Dublin Airport | Dublin, Ireland | 137 km · 85 mi |
| PIK Glasgow Prestwick Airport | Prestwick, South Ayrshire, United Kingdom | 140 km · 87 mi |
| CFN Donegal Airport | Donegal, Ireland | 143 km · 89 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from BFS. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LHR London | 523 | 325 | 282 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 869 | 540 | 469 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 1,125 | 699 | 607 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 2,954 | 1,835 | 1,595 | View route |
| JFK New York | 5,078 | 3,155 | 2,742 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 5,932 | 3,686 | 3,203 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 6,296 | 3,912 | 3,399 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 7,040 | 4,375 | 3,801 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 8,164 | 5,073 | 4,408 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 8,238 | 5,119 | 4,448 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 8,435 | 5,242 | 4,555 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 9,471 | 5,885 | 5,114 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 9,493 | 5,899 | 5,126 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 9,569 | 5,946 | 5,167 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 11,164 | 6,937 | 6,028 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 17,120 | 10,638 | 9,244 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| APP | APP | 128.500 |
| ATIS | ATIS | 128.200 |
| GND | GND | 121.750 |
| ILS 17 | 110.900 | |
| ILS 25 | 109.900 | |
| OPS | OPS | 26.480 |
| RDR | DIRECTOR | 120.900 |
| TWR | TWR | 118.300 |
External links
External links come from the source dataset and are not independently verified by FlyingWorld.
Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Belfast International Airport?
The IATA code of Belfast International Airport is BFS and its ICAO code is EGAA.
Where is Belfast International Airport located?
Belfast International Airport is in Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom, at 54.6575, -6.2158.
What time zone is Belfast International Airport in?
Belfast International Airport uses the IANA time zone Europe/London. Daylight saving time, where applicable, is applied automatically by the clock on this page.
How long is the longest runway at Belfast International Airport?
The longest runway listed is 07/25, 9,121 ft (2,780 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Belfast International Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD), about 23 km (14 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.