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Aldergrove (EGAA/BFS) — Belfast, United Kingdom

At a glance

Port of entry: Yes
Fuel: Jet A-1
Tower: 118.3
Runways: 07/25, 17/35
Elevation: 268 ft

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Missing: Operations

Section Breakdown

Basic Info 7/7

Runways 4/4

Frequencies 4/4

Operations 0/2

Fuel 1/1

Contacts 1/2

Additional Info 8/10

Observed Activity · Oct 29

52 aircraft observed within 6 NM · 44 on the ground · busiest hour 21:00Z

2026-10-162026-10-29

Distinct ADS-B aircraft seen within 6 NM below 10,000 ft AGL per UTC day · community-feed coverage varies · not official movement totals

Data last updated: 2026-04-02

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Basic Airport Information

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

Runways

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

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Frequencies

Tower: 118.300 MHz
Ground: 121.750 MHz
Operations: 128.500 MHz
Traffic/Approach: N/A
ATIS: 128.200 MHz

Operation Hours

Monday N/A

Tuesday N/A

Wednesday N/A

Thursday N/A

Friday N/A

Saturday N/A

Sunday N/A

Extra Hours On Request: Not recorded
Remarks: N/A

Contacts

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

Slots / PPR

Slot Required: Not recorded
PPR Required: No
PPR Contact: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Fees

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 Information

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.

Immigration

Port of Entry: Yes
APIS 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.

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Restrictions

Curfew Start: 23:30
Curfew End: 06:00
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.

Alternates

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 form required for all GA flights arriving from outside IoM. Isle of Man is a British Crown Dependency. US Customs Pre-Clearance: No.

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.

Airport Services

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United Kingdom Permit Requirements

Medium Landing: 5d

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

Private / GA Operations:

Private flights generally exempt from permit requirements. PPR may be needed at some airports.

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Active NOTAMs

I7450/26

info

Runway closed

RWY 17/35 CLOSED SOUTH OF ECHO. AVBL TAXI ONLY NORTH OF ECHO

2026-11-04 10:30 UTC 2026-11-04 12:30 UTC

I6744/26

info

Runway closed

RWY 07/25 CLSD. AVBL TAXI WEST OF BRAVO

2026-10-05 20:00 UTC 2026-10-31 04:00 UTC

I5617/26

warning

Aerodrome restriction

NO TRAINING CIRCUITS OR TRAINING SORTIES OF LESS THAN 30 MINS

2026-08-24 09:00 UTC 2026-11-24 17:00 UTC

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Nearby Airports

EGAC Belfast City 12 NM EGAD Newtownards Airport 19 NM EGAE City of Derry Airport 40 NM EGEC Campbeltown Airport 50 NM EGAB Enniskillen/St Angelo Airport 52 NM EILT Letterkenny Airfield 53 NM EIHH Navan Airfield 60 NM EGPI Islay Airport 62 NM

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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the tower frequency at EGAA?: The tower frequency at Aldergrove is 118.3 MHz.
What fuel is available at EGAA?: Aldergrove offers Jet A-1.
Does EGAA require landing permits?: It depends on the flight. Private flights generally exempt from permit requirements. PPR may be needed at some airports. Permit details for United Kingdom
Where is EGAA located?: Aldergrove (EGAA) is located in Belfast, United Kingdom.
What is the IATA code for EGAA?: The IATA code for Aldergrove is BFS.
Does EGAA have an ILS approach?: Yes, Aldergrove has ILS (Instrument Landing System) approaches on runways 07/25, 17/35.
Is EGAA a port of entry?: Yes, Aldergrove is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.

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