BHD
George Best Belfast City Airport
Belfast · United KingdomICAO EGAC
George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) is an airport serving Belfast, United Kingdom, located in the Northern and Western hemispheres at coordinates 54° 37' 5.2" N, 5° 52' 21.0" W. The airport sits at an elevation of 15 feet (5 meters) above sea level. With 18 direct destinations served by 6 airlines, it is a regional hub for air travel. The local timezone is Europe/London (GMT+1).
Destinations
18
Airlines
6
Elevation ft
15/ 5m
Europe/London
GMT+1
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Airport Details
IATA Code
BHD
ICAO Code
EGAC
City
Belfast
Country
United Kingdom
Elevation
15 ft
Local Time
05:25 PM (GMT+1)
Coordinates
Latitude:54.6181°
Longitude:-5.8725°
Popular Routes from BHD
| Destination | City | Distance | Flight Time | Type | CO2 (Economy) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LHR | London, United Kingdom | 313 mi | 1h 6m | short-haul | 129 kg | View |
| ABZ | Aberdeen, United Kingdom | 229 mi | 0h 56m | short-haul | 94 kg | View |
| AGP | Malaga, Spain | 1,241 mi | 3h 1m | medium-haul | 312 kg | View |
| BHX | Birmingham, United Kingdom | 226 mi | 0h 56m | short-haul | 93 kg | View |
| CWL | Cardiff, United Kingdom | 246 mi | 0h 58m | short-haul | 101 kg | View |
| EDI | Edinburgh, United Kingdom | 135 mi | 0h 45m | short-haul | 55 kg | View |
| EMA | East Midlands, United Kingdom | 224 mi | 0h 55m | short-haul | 92 kg | View |
| EXT | Exeter, United Kingdom | 288 mi | 1h 3m | short-haul | 118 kg | View |
| FAO | Faro, Portugal | 1,220 mi | 2h 59m | medium-haul | 306 kg | View |
| GLA | Glasgow, United Kingdom | 104 mi | 0h 42m | short-haul | 43 kg | View |
Airlines Operating at BHD
6 active airlines serving George Best Belfast City Airport.
Aer Lingus
EIIreland
American Airlines
AAUnited States
British Airways
BAUnited Kingdom
Flybe
BEUnited Kingdom
Iberia Airlines
IBSpain
Star1 Airlines
V9Lithuania
CO2 Emissions Reference
Estimated carbon dioxide emissions per passenger for sample flight distances, based on DEFRA 2024 emission factors.
| Route Type | Distance | Economy | Premium Eco | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-haul | 800 km | 204 kg | 326 kg | 592 kg | 816 kg |
| Medium-haul | 3,000 km | 468 kg | 749 kg | 1357 kg | 1872 kg |
| Long-haul | 8,000 km | 1200 kg | 1920 kg | 3480 kg | 4800 kg |
Values are estimates based on average emission factors. Actual emissions vary by aircraft type, load factor, and routing.
Nearby Airports
Airports closest to George Best Belfast City Airport that may serve as alternatives.
| Airport | IATA | City | Country | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belfast International Airport | BFS | Belfast | United Kingdom | 23 km |
| Campbeltown Airport | CAL | Campbeltown | United Kingdom | 92 km |
| Islay Airport | ILY | Islay | United Kingdom | 121 km |
| Dublin Airport | DUB | Dublin | Ireland | 136 km |
| City of Derry Airport | LDY | Londonderry | United Kingdom | 95 km |
| Isle of Man Airport | IOM | Isle Of Man | Isle of Man | 101 km |
| Glasgow Prestwick Airport | PIK | Prestwick | United Kingdom | 129 km |
| Glasgow International Airport | GLA | Glasgow | United Kingdom | 167 km |
Other Airports in United Kingdom
Aberdeen Dyce Airport
ABZAberdeen
Anglesey Airport
VLYAngelsey
Barra Airport
BRRBarra
Belfast International Airport
BFSBelfast
Benbecula Airport
BEBBenbecula
Birmingham International Airport
BHXBirmingham
Blackpool International Airport
BLKBlackpool
Bournemouth Airport
BOHBournemouth
Bristol Airport
BRSBristol
Campbeltown Airport
CALCampbeltown
Cardiff International Airport
CWLCardiff
Robin Hood Doncaster Sheffield Airport
DSADoncaster, Sheffield
Geographic & Timezone Details
Position
- Latitude (DMS)
- 54° 37' 5.2" N
- Longitude (DMS)
- 5° 52' 21.0" W
- Latitude (Decimal)
- 54.618099
- Longitude (Decimal)
- -5.872500
- Hemisphere
- Northern / Western
Timezone
- IANA Timezone
- Europe/London
- UTC Offset
- GMT+1
- Current Local Time
- 05:25 PM
- Elevation (ft)
- 15 ft
- Elevation (m)
- 5 m
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the IATA code for George Best Belfast City Airport?
The IATA code for George Best Belfast City Airport is BHD, and its ICAO code is EGAC. The airport is located in Belfast, United Kingdom.
How many destinations can you fly to from BHD?
There are 18 direct destinations available from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) in Belfast, United Kingdom.
What airlines fly from BHD?
There are 6 airlines operating from BHD, including Aer Lingus, American Airlines, British Airways, Flybe, Iberia Airlines, and more.
What timezone is George Best Belfast City Airport in?
George Best Belfast City Airport is in the Europe/London timezone (GMT+1). The airport is located in the Northern and Western hemispheres.
What is the elevation of George Best Belfast City Airport?
George Best Belfast City Airport sits at an elevation of 15 feet (5 meters) above sea level.
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