Belfast City (EGAC/BHD) — Belfast, United Kingdom
Belfast City (EGAC/BHD) serves Belfast, United Kingdom. This is a mid-sized airport with 1 runway (04/22). Field elevation is 15 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.
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Basic Airport Information
- ICAO: EGAC
- Name: Belfast City
- Type: medium_airport
- Category: International
- Latitude: 54.618099
- Longitude: -5.8725
- Elevation: 15 ft
- Country: United Kingdom
- Municipality: Belfast
- IATA Code: BHD
- FAA Code: N/A
- FIR: N/A
- Timezone: Europe/London
- Distance from City: 4.2 km
- VFR: Yes
- IFR: Yes
Runways
Runway 04/22
- Designation: 04/22
- Dimensions: 6001 X 148
- Surface: ASP
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: YES
- NAVAIDs: NULL
- Approach Types: ILS CAT I, RNAV (GPS), VOR/DME
- Remarks: N/A
Frequencies
- Tower: 122.825 MHz
- Ground: N/A
- Operations: 130.850 MHz
- Traffic/Approach: N/A
- ATIS: 136.625 MHz
Operation Hours
- Extra Hours On Request: No
- 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.belfastcityairport.com/
- Remarks: N/A
Slots / PPR
- Slot Required: No
- 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
- 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.
Restrictions
- Curfew Start: 21:30
- Curfew End: 06:30
- Noise Chapter Min: Chapter 3
- Remarks: Minimum Chapter 3 compliance required. Night curfew 21:30-06:30 local time. Exemptions may apply for emergency, medical, and state flights. Noise abatement procedures in effect.
Alternates
EGAA
- ICAO: EGAA
- Name: Aldergrove
- 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): 54.2
- 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.
EGPK
- ICAO: EGPK
- Name: Prestwick
- Distance (NM): 69.1
- 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.
EIDW
- ICAO: EIDW
- Name: Dublin Intl
- Distance (NM): 72.7
- 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.
EGPF
- ICAO: EGPF
- Name: Glasgow
- Distance (NM): 90.0
- 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.
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United Kingdom Permit Requirements
- 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 flights generally exempt from permit requirements. PPR may be needed at some airports.
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Airport History
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Explore HistoryFrequently Asked Questions
- What is the tower frequency at EGAC?
- The tower frequency at Belfast City is 122.825 MHz.
- What fuel is available at EGAC?
- Belfast City offers Jet A-1.
- Does EGAC require landing permits?
- Yes, landing permits are required for Belfast City (United Kingdom).
- Where is EGAC located?
- Belfast City (EGAC) is located in Belfast, United Kingdom.
- What is the IATA code for EGAC?
- The IATA code for Belfast City is BHD.
- How long is the runway at EGAC?
- The main runway at Belfast City (04/22) measures 6001 X 148.
- Does EGAC have an ILS approach?
- Yes, Belfast City has ILS (Instrument Landing System) approaches on runway 04/22.
- Is EGAC a port of entry?
- Yes, Belfast City is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.