Belfast International Airport facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Belfast International Airport Belfast/Aldergrove Airport
IATA: BFS ICAO: EGAA
Summary
Airport type	Public
Owner	ADC & HAS
Operator	Belfast International Airport Ltd.
Serves	Belfast, United Kingdom
Location	Aldergrove, County Antrim, Northern Ireland
Focus city for	easyJet Jet2.com Ryanair
Elevation AMSL	268 ft / 82 m
Coordinates	54°39′27″N 6°12′57″W / 54.6575°N 6.215833°W / 54.6575; -6.215833
Website	www.belfastairport.com
Map
EGAA Location in Northern Ireland
Runway
Runway Length Surface m ft 07/25 2,780 9,121 Asphalt 17/35 1,891 6,204 Asphalt
Statistics (2016)
Passengers 5,147,546 Passenger change 15-16 17.2% Aircraft Movements 55,155 Movements change 15-16 5.6%
Sources: UK AIP at NATS Statistics from the UK Civil Aviation Authority

Belfast International Airport (also known as Aldergrove Airport) is a major airport in Northern Ireland. It is located about 11.5 miles (18.5 km) northwest of Belfast. This airport is very important for travel to and from Northern Ireland. It helps millions of people fly for holidays, business, and to visit family.

About Belfast International Airport

Belfast International Airport is one of two airports serving the city of Belfast. It is the busiest airport in Northern Ireland. The airport handles many flights every day. It connects Belfast to places all over the United Kingdom and Europe.

Where is the Airport?

The airport is in a place called Aldergrove in County Antrim. This location is easy to reach from Belfast and other parts of Northern Ireland. Its official code is BFS, which you might see on your flight tickets. The international code is EGAA.

How Busy is the Airport?

Belfast International Airport is a very active place. In 2016, over 5 million passengers used the airport. This was a big increase from the year before. Also, there were more than 55,000 aircraft movements. This means planes taking off or landing.

Many airlines use Belfast International Airport. Some of the main ones include easyJet, Jet2.com, and Ryanair. These airlines offer flights to many popular destinations.

Runways and Operations

The airport has two main runways. The longest one is about 2,780 meters (9,121 feet) long. Both runways are made of Asphalt. This strong material helps planes land and take off safely. The airport is open to the public and is owned by ADC & HAS. It is operated by Belfast International Airport Ltd.

Images for kids

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  "Map of Air Routes and Landing Places in Great Britain, as temporarily arranged by the Air Ministry for civilian flying", published in 1919, showing Aldergrove as a "civil station".

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  RAF B-24 Liberator aircraft parked at Aldergrove, c.1943

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  Kerbside of the terminal building, seen in 2006

See also

In Spanish: Aeropuerto Internacional de Belfast para niños