Belfast Airports for the British Open Portrush

Belfast Airports for the British Open Portrush: The 148th annual Open takes place at Royal Portrush Golf Club, County Antrim, Northern Ireland from July 14-21. Here’s some information on George Best Belfast City Airport and Belfast International for operators planning missions to Northern Ireland.

Belfast International Airport (formerly Aldergrove Airport)

• IATA: BFS
• ICAO: EGAA
• Coordinates: 54 39 26N / 6 12 56W
• Elevation: 82m
• Fuel types: Jet A1, AVGAS
• Time zone: GMT +1 (summer time) 

Operational Information 

• Private flights do not require overflight and landing permits if operators are of ICAO member states and possess a standard airworthiness certificate
• Landing permits are not required for non-scheduled flights, however, landing rights are necessary (CIQ, parking, handling must be confirmed in advance)
• Open 24 hours daily with landing rights confirmation
• There are no parking restrictions, however, during special events parking is limited – Dublin is the best alternate choice with good train and motorway links
• Fuel uplifts are provided via fuel truck/tanker
• EGAA is approximately a 45-minute drive from Portrush (traffic permitting)

Accommodation close to Belfast International: 

• Dunsilly Hotel
• Holiday Inn Express
• Maldron
• Dunadry
• Hilton Templepatrick
• Rosspark Hotel
• Ballymac

George Best Belfast City Airport 

• IATA code: BHD
• ICAO code: EGAC
• Coordinates: 54 39 26N / 6 12 56W
• Elevation: 5m
• Fuel types: Jet A1, AVGAS

Operational Information 

• Private flights do not require overflight and landing permits if operators are of ICAO member states and possess a standard airworthiness certificate
• Landing permits are not required for non-scheduled flights but landing rights are necessary (CIQ, parking, handling must be confirmed in advance)
• Limited standard operating hours are 0530-2030Z daily though extensions are possible with prior coordination and sufficient notice
• Parking will be restricted during special events (such as the British Open) – Dublin is a good alternate choice with good train and motorway links
• Fuel uplifts are provided via fuel truck/tanker

Accommodation close to George Best Airport: 

• Ramada Encore Belfast City Center
• Park Avenue Hotel
• Premier Inn Belfast Titanic Quarter Hotel
• Hermitage Lodge

Note: Another alternative is Dublin International Airport (EIDW/DUB) located 157 miles from Royal Portrush with a 150-minute drive-time.

For support with flight operations to Belfast Airports for the British Open Portrush, contact UAS