George Best Belfast City Airport is a medium-sized airport serving Belfast, United Kingdom. Its IATA code is BHD and its ICAO code is EGAC. The airport lies at an elevation of 15 ft (5 m) above sea level. It has 1 runway(s); the longest is 04/22, 6,001 ft (1,829 m) long. Local time follows the Europe/London time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- BHD
- ICAO code
- EGAC
- Airport type
- Medium airport
- Elevation
- 15 ft (5 m)
- Coordinates
- 54.6181, -5.8725
- Time zone
- Europe/London
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/22 | 6,001 ft · 1,829 m | 148 ft · 45 m | Asphalt | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to George Best Belfast City Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| BFS Belfast International Airport | Belfast, United Kingdom | 23 km · 14 mi |
| CAL Campbeltown Airport | Campbeltown, United Kingdom | 92 km · 57 mi |
| LDY City of Derry Airport | Derry, Derry and Strabane, United Kingdom | 95 km · 59 mi |
| IOM Isle of Man Airport | Castletown, Rushen, Isle of Man | 100 km · 62 mi |
| ILY Islay Airport | Isle of Islay, Argyll and Bute, United Kingdom | 121 km · 75 mi |
| PIK Glasgow Prestwick Airport | Prestwick, South Ayrshire, United Kingdom | 128 km · 80 mi |
| DUB Dublin Airport | Dublin, Ireland | 135 km · 84 mi |
| CSA Colonsay Airstrip | Colonsay, United Kingdom | 162 km · 101 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from BHD. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LHR London | 503 | 313 | 272 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 850 | 528 | 459 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 1,103 | 685 | 595 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 2,931 | 1,821 | 1,583 | View route |
| JFK New York | 5,101 | 3,169 | 2,754 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 5,910 | 3,672 | 3,191 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 6,318 | 3,926 | 3,411 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 7,020 | 4,362 | 3,790 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 8,153 | 5,066 | 4,402 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 8,258 | 5,131 | 4,459 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 8,458 | 5,256 | 4,567 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 9,465 | 5,881 | 5,111 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 9,503 | 5,905 | 5,131 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 9,554 | 5,937 | 5,159 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 11,144 | 6,925 | 6,018 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 17,107 | 10,630 | 9,237 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| APP | BELFAST APP | 130.850 |
| ATIS | ATIS | 136.625 |
| TWR | BELFAST TWR | 122.825 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of George Best Belfast City Airport?
The IATA code of George Best Belfast City Airport is BHD and its ICAO code is EGAC.
Where is George Best Belfast City Airport located?
George Best Belfast City Airport is in Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom, at 54.6181, -5.8725.
What time zone is George Best Belfast City Airport in?
George Best Belfast City 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 George Best Belfast City Airport?
The longest runway listed is 04/22, 6,001 ft (1,829 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to George Best Belfast City Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Belfast International Airport (BFS), about 23 km (14 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.