Aldergrove

• ICAO: EGAA
• Name: Aldergrove
• Type: large_airport
• Category: International
• Latitude: 54.657501
• Longitude: -6.21583
• Elevation: 268 ft
• Country: United Kingdom
• Municipality: Belfast
• IATA Code: BFS
• FAA Code: N/A
• FIR: N/A
• Timezone: Europe/London
• Distance from City: 19.7 km
• VFR: Yes
• IFR: Yes

Runway 07/25

• Designation: 07/25
• Dimensions: 9121 X 148
• Surface: ASP
• PCN: N/A
• Lighting: YES
• NAVAIDs: NDB, VOR-DME
• Approach Types: ILS CAT IIIA, RNAV (GPS), VOR/DME
• Remarks: N/A

Runway 17/35

• Designation: 17/35
• Dimensions: 6204 X 148
• Surface: ASP
• PCN: N/A
• Lighting: YES
• NAVAIDs: NDB, VOR-DME
• Approach Types: ILS CAT I, RNAV (GPS)
• Remarks: N/A

• Tower: 118.300 MHz
• Ground: 121.750 MHz
• Operations: N/A
• Traffic/Approach: N/A
• ATIS: 128.200 MHz

• Open: N/A
• Close: N/A
• Extra Hours On Request: No
• Remarks: N/A

• AIS Tel: N/A
• ARO Tel: N/A
• MET Tel: N/A
• Admin Tel: N/A
• Health Tel: N/A
• Police Tel: N/A
• Authorities Tel: N/A
• Website: http://www.belfastairport.com/
• Remarks: N/A

• Slot Required: No
• PPR Required: No
• PPR Contact: N/A
• Remarks: N/A

• Landing Fee: £8.50-£12.00 per tonne MTOW, minimum charge £85
• Parking Fee: £0.50-£1.20 per tonne MTOW per hour; first 2 hours may be free
• Handling Mandatory: Yes
• Currency: GBP
• Remarks: Noise surcharges may apply for Chapter 3 aircraft. VAT at 20% applicable on all fees.

• Fuel Type: Jet A-1
• Price/L: N/A
• Last Updated: 2026-02-18
• Remarks: 24-hour availability. Multiple suppliers. Volume discounts available for uplift over 5,000 liters.

• Port of Entry: Yes
• GENDEC Required: Yes
• GAR Required: Yes
• Remarks: GAR (General Aviation Report) required for all international flights. eAPIS/API submission required. UK Border Force present at major airports; advance notification required for GA arrivals.

• Curfew Start: %H:%i
• Curfew End: %H:%i
• Noise Chapter Min: Chapter 3
• Remarks: Minimum Chapter 3 compliance required. Night curfew 23:30-06:00 local time. Exemptions may apply for emergency, medical, and state flights. Noise abatement procedures in effect.

EGAC

• ICAO: EGAC
• Name: Belfast City
• Distance (NM): 12.2
• Has IFR: Yes
• Port of Entry: Yes
• Immigration Remarks: GAR (General Aviation Report) required for all international flights. eAPIS/API submission required. UK Border Force present at major airports; advance notification required for GA arrivals.

EGNS

• ICAO: EGNS
• Name: Isle Of Man
• Distance (NM): 65.5
• Has IFR: Yes
• Port of Entry: Yes
• Immigration Remarks: GAR (General Aviation Report) required for all international flights. eAPIS/API submission required. UK Border Force present at major airports; advance notification required for GA arrivals.

EIDW

• ICAO: EIDW
• Name: Dublin Intl
• Distance (NM): 73.8
• Has IFR: Yes
• Port of Entry: Yes
• Immigration Remarks: Non-Schengen (Ireland not in Schengen). Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service on-site. API required for all inbound international flights. US CBP preclearance facility available.

EGPK

• ICAO: EGPK
• Name: Prestwick
• Distance (NM): 75.5
• Has IFR: Yes
• Port of Entry: Yes
• Immigration Remarks: GAR (General Aviation Report) required for all international flights. eAPIS/API submission required. UK Border Force present at major airports; advance notification required for GA arrivals.

EGPF

• ICAO: EGPF
• Name: Glasgow
• Distance (NM): 95.1
• Has IFR: Yes
• Port of Entry: Yes
• Immigration Remarks: GAR (General Aviation Report) required for all international flights. eAPIS/API submission required. UK Border Force present at major airports; advance notification required for GA arrivals.

• Overflight Permit: No
• Landing Permit: Conditional
• Overflight Lead Time: N/A
• Landing Lead Time: 3 working days (ad hoc charter); 5 working days (experimental/non-standard); longer for first-time applicants

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