Belfast Airport (EGAA / BFS)
Empty legs and charters from Belfast
EGAA airport at a glance
- ICAO code
- EGAA
- IATA code
- BFS
- City
- Belfast
- Region
- Northern Ireland
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Elevation
- 268 ft (82 m)
- Time zone
- Europe/London (UTC±0)
- Coordinates
- 54.6575° N, 6.2158° W
- Empty legs from
- 1
- Empty legs to
- 2
Weather & airport info EGAA
Current weather
Marginal visual conditions (MVFR)observed 02 Nov, 21:50 UTC- Wind
- 3 kt (6 km/h) from east-northeast (60°)
- Visibility
- 6 km
- Clouds
- no significant clouds
- Temperature
- 2 °C (dew point 1 °C)
- Pressure (QNH)
- 1,042 hPa
Original weather report (METAR)
METAR EGAA 022150Z AUTO 06003KT 6000 NCD 02/01 Q1042
Airport
- Elevation
- 268 ft (82 m)
- Sunrise / Sunset
- 07:30 / 16:45 local time
Runways
| Runway | Length | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07/25 | 2,780 m (9,121 ft) | asphalt | yes |
| 17/35 | 1,891 m (6,204 ft) | asphalt | yes |
Radio frequencies
- Approach: 128.5
- ATIS: 128.2
- Ground: 121.75
- Tower: 118.3
For information only, not for flight planning. Weather can change quickly; always rely on official reports. Sources: aviationweather.gov (NOAA), OurAirports.
Airport map EGAA
Full screen →Runways white, taxiways yellow with designators, closed taxiways and runways per NOTAM in red.
Official charts
Aerodrome, approach and ground charts are published by the national air navigation service in its AIP:
NATS UK AIP →For information only, not for navigation. Always use current official charts and NOTAMs.
Current NOTAMs for EGAA(15)
NOTAMs (Notices to Air Missions) announce short-term changes at an airport: closed runways or taxiways, unserviceable approach aids, obstacles, airspace restrictions.
- ClosedRunway: closedI7450/26· from 04 Nov, 10:30 UTC · until 04 Nov, 12:30 UTC
Runway 17/35 is closed south of taxiway Echo. It is only available for taxiing north of Echo.
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RWY 17/35 CLOSED SOUTH OF ECHO. AVBL TAXI ONLY NORTH OF ECHO
I7450/26 NOTAMN Q) EGPX/QMRLC/IV/NBO/A /000/999/5439N00613W005 A) EGAA B) 2611041030 C) 2611041230 E) RWY 17/35 CLOSED SOUTH OF ECHO. AVBL TAXI ONLY NORTH OF ECHO
- ClosedTaxiway: closedI7590/26· from 07 Nov, 00:00 UTC · until 30 Nov, 23:59 UTC
Taxiway Alpha at Belfast/Aldergrove Airport is closed due to work in progress.
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TWY ALPHA CLOSED DUE TO WIP
I7590/26 NOTAMN Q) EGPX/QMXLC/IV/BO /A /000/999/5439N00613W005 A) EGAA B) 2611070000 C) 2611302359 E) TWY ALPHA CLOSED DUE TO WIP
- Out of serviceTaxiwayI7591/26· from 07 Nov, 00:00 UTC · until 30 Nov, 23:59 UTC
Aircraft Tug Release Point 1 (TRP1) on taxiway Lima at Belfast/Aldergrove Airport is out of service due to adjacent work in progress.
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ACFT TUG RELEASE POINT 1 (TRP1) U/S ON TWY LIMA DUE TO ADJACENT WIP
I7591/26 NOTAMN Q) EGPX/QMXXX/IV/M /A /000/999/5439N00613W005 A) EGAA B) 2611070000 C) 2611302359 E) ACFT TUG RELEASE POINT 1 (TRP1) U/S ON TWY LIMA DUE TO ADJACENT WIP
- Out of servicePAPI: unserviceableI7453/26· from 05 Nov, 10:00 UTC · until 05 Nov, 13:00 UTC
The PAPI (Precision Approach Path Indicator) for runway 17 is out of service. The PAPI helps pilots maintain the correct approach angle to the runway.
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RWY 17 PAPI U/S
I7453/26 NOTAMN Q) EGPX/QLPAS/IV/BO /A /000/999/5439N00613W005 A) EGAA B) 2611051000 C) 2611051300 E) RWY 17 PAPI U/S
- ClosedTaxiway: closedI7451/26· from 04 Nov, 10:30 UTC · until 04 Nov, 12:30 UTC
Taxiway Foxtrot is closed south of Foxtrot 1.
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TWY FOXTROT CLOSED SOUTH OF FOXTROT 1
I7451/26 NOTAMN Q) EGPX/QMXLC/IV/BO /A /000/999/5439N00613W005 A) EGAA B) 2611041030 C) 2611041230 E) TWY FOXTROT CLOSED SOUTH OF FOXTROT 1
- ClosedTaxiwayI7452/26· from 04 Nov, 10:30 UTC · until 04 Nov, 12:30 UTC
Taxiway Juliett 2 is closed.
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JULIETT 2 HOLD CLOSED
I7452/26 NOTAMN Q) EGPX/QMXXX/IV/NBO/A /000/999/5439N00613W005 A) EGAA B) 2611041030 C) 2611041230 E) JULIETT 2 HOLD CLOSED
- Out of serviceRunway: limited toI7428/26· until 09 Nov, 04:00 UTC
Runway 07/25 is not available for landing traffic. For runway 25 departures, only taxiway Bravo is available.
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RWY 07/25 NOT AVBL FOR LDG TFC. AVBL FOR RWY 25 DEP FM BRAVO ONLY.
I7428/26 NOTAMN Q) EGPX/QMRLT/IV/NBO/A /000/999/5439N00613W005 A) EGAA B) 2611022100 C) 2611090400 D) 02-07 2100-0500, 08 2100-0400 E) RWY 07/25 NOT AVBL FOR LDG TFC. AVBL FOR RWY 25 DEP FM BRAVO ONLY.
Hours: 02-07 2100-0500, 08 2100-0400
- Out of serviceVOR: unserviceableI7587/26· until 20 Nov, 17:00 UTC
The VOR part of the BEL/BELFAST radio beacon (117.20MHZ CH119X) is out of service. A VOR is a navigation system that helps aircraft determine their position.
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VOR/DME BEL/BELFAST 117.20MHZ CH119X VOR PART U/S
I7587/26 NOTAMR I7573/26 Q) EGPX/QNVAS/IV/BO /AE/000/999/5440N00614W025 A) EGAA B) 2611021545 C) 2611201700 E) VOR/DME BEL/BELFAST 117.20MHZ CH119X VOR PART U/S
7 more NOTAMs
- Out of serviceTaxiway edge lights: unserviceableI7572/26· until 08 Nov, 17:00 UTC
The taxiway Lima and edge lights around to stand 6F have alternate lights out of service. The lead-on lights from taxiway Lima to stands 21 and 22 are out of service.
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TWY LIMA AND EDGE LIGHTS AROUND TO STAND 6F ALTERNATE LIGHTS U/S. LEAD ON LIGHTS FROM TWY LIMA TO STAND 21 AND 22 U/S.)
I7572/26 NOTAMN Q) EGPX/QLYAS/IV/M /A /000/999/5439N00613W005 A) EGAA B) 2611011739 C) 2611081700 E) TWY LIMA AND EDGE LIGHTS AROUND TO STAND 6F ALTERNATE LIGHTS U/S. LEAD ON LIGHTS FROM TWY LIMA TO STAND 21 AND 22 U/S.)
- Out of serviceTaxiway centre line lights: unserviceableI7571/26· until 08 Nov, 17:00 UTC
Various centerline lights on taxiway Lima are out of service.
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VARIOUS CENTRELINE LIGHTS ON TWY LIMA U/S.
I7571/26 NOTAMN Q) EGPX/QLXAS/IV/M /A /000/999/5439N00613W005 A) EGAA B) 2611011734 C) 2611081700 E) VARIOUS CENTRELINE LIGHTS ON TWY LIMA U/S.
- NoticeVORI7309/26· until 20 Nov, 18:00 UTC
There may be observations of VOR/DME (VHF Omnidirectional Range/Distance Measuring Equipment) BEL/BELFAST 117.20MHZ channel 119X bearing fluctuations within the 185-225 degree magnetic sector from the Belfast VOR/DME station, due to a temporary mobile crane in the vicinity.
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VOR/DME BEL/BELFAST 117.20MHZ CH119X THERE MAY BE OBSERVATIONS OF DVOR BEARING FLUCTUATIONS WI THE 185-225 DEG. MAG. SECTOR RADIALS FM THE BELFAST VOR/DME STATION, DUE TEMPO MOBILE CRANE IN THE VCY
I7309/26 NOTAMN Q) EGPX/QNVXX/IV/BO /AE/000/999/5440N00614W025 A) EGAA B) 2611020700 C) 2611201800 E) VOR/DME BEL/BELFAST 117.20MHZ CH119X THERE MAY BE OBSERVATIONS OF DVOR BEARING FLUCTUATIONS WI THE 185-225 DEG. MAG. SECTOR RADIALS FM THE BELFAST VOR/DME STATION, DUE TEMPO MOBILE CRANE IN THE VCY
- NoticeTaxiwayI7566/26· until 30 Jan, 17:00 UTC
A steel plate is located on taxiway Charlie south of the centerline east of C2 hold.
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STEEL PLATE ON TWY CHARLIE SOUTH OF CL EAST OF C2 HOLD
I7566/26 NOTAMN Q) EGPX/QMXXX/IV/BO /A /000/999/5439N00613W005 A) EGAA B) 2611011345 C) 2701301700 E) STEEL PLATE ON TWY CHARLIE SOUTH OF CL EAST OF C2 HOLD
- NoticeTaxiwayI7567/26· until 30 Jan, 17:00 UTC
A steel plate is located on taxiway Lima east of tug release point L3.
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STEEL PLATE ON TWY LIMA EAST OF TUG RELEASE POINT L3
I7567/26 NOTAMN Q) EGPX/QMXXX/IV/BO /A /000/999/5439N00613W005 A) EGAA B) 2611011345 C) 2701301700 E) STEEL PLATE ON TWY LIMA EAST OF TUG RELEASE POINT L3
- NoticeObstacle: erectedI7281/26· until 20 Nov, 17:00 UTC
Multiple cranes are operating. Their maximum height is 283.35 feet above sea level, 90.88 feet above ground.
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MULTIPLE CRANES OPR PSN 543917.94N 0061406.57W (ALDERGROVE) MAX HGT 90.88FT AGL, 283.35FT AMSL.
I7281/26 NOTAMN Q) EGPX/QOBCE/IV/M /AE/000/003/5439N00614W001 A) EGAA B) 2610260800 C) 2611201700 D) 0800-1700 E) MULTIPLE CRANES OPR PSN 543917.94N 0061406.57W (ALDERGROVE) MAX HGT 90.88FT AGL, 283.35FT AMSL.
Hours: 0800-1700
- NoticeRunwayI6916/26· until 21 Nov, 23:59 UTC
On runway 25 threshold, all 180-degree turns must be made in an anticlockwise direction due to work in progress on taxiway Alpha.
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RWY 25 THRESHOLD ALL 180 DEGREE TURNS TO BE MADE IN AN ANTICLOCKWISE DIRECTION DUE TO WIP ON TWY ALPHA.
I6916/26 NOTAMN Q) EGPX/QMRXX/IV/NBO/A /000/999/5439N00613W005 A) EGAA B) 2610091026 C) 2611212359 E) RWY 25 THRESHOLD ALL 180 DEGREE TURNS TO BE MADE IN AN ANTICLOCKWISE DIRECTION DUE TO WIP ON TWY ALPHA.
For information only, not for flight planning or operational use. Always rely on an official pre-flight briefing. This list may be incomplete or out of date. Explanations and expanded abbreviations are generated automatically. The original text is authoritative. Source: FAA NOTAM Management Service (SWIM).
Private jet traffic in Belfast International Airport (last 30 days)
- Arrivals
- 135
- Departures
- 119
- Different jets
- 48
Most frequent origins: Newcastle Airport (13), London Biggin Hill Airport (12), Chalgrove Airport (9), London Stansted Airport (9), Glasgow International Airport (6).
Most frequent destinations: London Biggin Hill Airport (12), Newcastle Airport (8), Glasgow International Airport (7), London Stansted Airport (7), Chalgrove Airport (6).
Most common aircraft types: Pilatus PC-12 (81), Learjet 45 (80), Beechcraft King Air 200/250 (22), Bombardier Challenger 600/650 (10), Beechjet 400/Hawker 400XP (6).
Monday is the busiest day.
Our own analysis of public ADS-B signals from business jets. Not every flight is received, and jets with a removal request are excluded.
Charter operators based here
Operators with a base at this airport.
- 247 AviationTurboprop, Light jet, Piston aircraft
- Woodgate AviationTurboprop, Piston aircraft
Empty legs from EGAA
1 departures available
* Total price incl. 10% service fee, converted to your selected currency. Price subject to operator confirmation.
Empty legs to EGAA
2 arrivals available
- Tue, Nov 3TodayLutonEGGW · London Luton AirportBelfastEGAA · Belfast International AirportLearjet 45XR8—£3,5413NovLuton → BelfastEGGW → EGAA · TodayLearjet 45XR · 8 seats£3,541
- Wed, Sep 15in 316 daysShannonEINN · Shannon AirportBelfastEGAA · Belfast International AirportPilatus PC-128—On request15SepShannon → BelfastEINN → EGAA · in 316 daysPilatus PC-12 · 8 seatsOn request
* Total price incl. 10% service fee, converted to your selected currency. Price subject to operator confirmation.
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About the airport
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EGAA airport FAQ
Are there any restrictions at Belfast airport (EGAA) today?
There are currently 9 valid NOTAMs for Belfast (EGAA). Affected: Runway: limited to; VOR: unserviceable; Taxiway edge lights: unserviceable; Taxiway centre line lights: unserviceable. 6 more NOTAMs start in the coming days. For information only, not for flight planning or operational use. Always rely on an official pre-flight briefing. This list may be incomplete or out of date.
What is the weather at Belfast airport (EGAA)?
According to the latest weather report for EGAA (METAR, 02 Nov, 21:50 UTC): Marginal visual conditions (MVFR). Wind 3 kt (6 km/h) from east-northeast (60°), visibility 6 km, temperature 2 °C (dew point 1 °C). For information only, not for flight planning. Weather can change quickly; always rely on official reports.
How long are the runways at Belfast airport (EGAA)?
Belfast (EGAA) has 2 runways: runway 07/25 with 2,780 m (9,121 ft), asphalt and runway 17/35 with 1,891 m (6,204 ft), asphalt. The longest is 2,780 m.
What are the radio frequencies at Belfast airport (EGAA)?
Frequencies at EGAA: Tower 118.3 MHz, Ground 121.75 MHz and ATIS 128.2 MHz. For information only. Always rely on the published AIP.
What are the airport codes of Belfast International Airport?
The ICAO code is EGAA and the IATA code is BFS. ICAO codes are used by air traffic control and pilots, e.g. in flight plans; IATA codes appear on tickets and baggage tags.
What is the elevation of EGAA airport?
Belfast International Airport sits at 268 ft (82 m) above sea level. Local time zone: Europe/London.
Can I fly to EGAA by private jet?
Whether a private jet can operate into Belfast International Airport depends on runway length, opening hours, customs and immigration rules as well as slot and handling availability, among other things. PrivJet checks this with the operating carrier for every request.
Are there empty legs from or to EGAA?
There are currently 1 empty legs departing from and 2 arriving at Belfast International Airport. Empty legs are repositioning flights at heavily reduced prices; the list is updated several times a day.