Belfast International Airport (BFS): Codes, Runways & Location
Belfast International Airport (IATA: BFS · ICAO: EGAA) is a large airport serving Belfast, United Kingdom. It lies at 54.6575° N, 6.2158° W, 268 ft (82 m) above sea level.
Overview of Belfast International Airport
Belfast International Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a large airport, serving the area of Belfast in United Kingdom. It is identified by the IATA code BFS and the ICAO code EGAA. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Belfast International Airport has 2 runways recorded. Its longest runway is about 2780 m (9121 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support most wide-body jets, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: asphalt. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 268 ft (82 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) about 23 km away.
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Airport Details & Runways
Physical characteristics from the public-domain OurAirports dataset.
Location & Runway Capacity
Aircraft capacity by runway length
Longest runway ≈ 2,780 m — wide-body capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Belfast International Airport
Where is Belfast International Airport located?
Belfast International Airport is located in Belfast, United Kingdom. Its coordinates are 54.6575° N, 6.2158° W.
What is the airport code for Belfast International Airport?
Belfast International Airport has an IATA code of BFS and an ICAO code of EGAA.
How long is the runway at Belfast International Airport?
Belfast International Airport's longest runway is about 2780 m (9121 ft), which can support most wide-body jets.
How many runways does Belfast International Airport have?
Belfast International Airport has 2 runways recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Belfast International Airport a major airport?
Belfast International Airport is classified as a large airport with scheduled commercial service.
About this data
Details for Belfast International Airport are derived from OurAirports, a community-maintained, public-domain database of the world’s airports. Read more on Wikipedia →