George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) commenced operations way back in 1983. It was back then called only Belfast City Airport (BHD). In 2006, it was renamed George Best in the memory of George Best–the professional footballer from Belfast.
General Information about George Best Belfast City Airport
The following table is an overview of BHD Airport indicated below:
| Airport | Belfast City Airport |
| Airport Type | Public |
| Owner | 3i Group plc (3i) |
| Operator | Belfast City Airport Ltd. |
| Built In (Year) | 1983 |
| Serves | Belfast |
| Hub for | Aer Lingus |
| George Best Belfast City Airport Code | BHD |
| George Best Belfast City Airport Terminals | 1 |
| George Best Belfast City International Airport Runway | 1 |
| George Best Belfast City International Airport Coordinates | 54°37′05″N 05°52′21″W |
| George Best Belfast City Airport Address | Belfast Rd, Belfast BT3 9JH, United Kingdom |
| Official Website | https://www.belfastcityairport.com/ |
| Official Phone Number | 44 28 9093 9093 |
| Elevation | 15 ft / 5 m |
George Best Belfast City Airport Code
George Best Belfast City Airport code is BHD. This airport is located in the heart of Belfast in Ireland at a height of 5 meters above sea level. This facility also serves as a hub for the Short Brothers/Bombardier aircraft manufacturing facility.
| IATA CODE | BHD |
| ICAO CODE | EGAC |
| FAA CODE | N/A |
| WORLD AREA CODE | 493 |
| COUNTRY CODE | GBR |
| ZIP CODE | BT3 9JH |
| IATA METROPOLITAN CODE | BHD |
George Best Belfast City Airport Map
The George Best Belfast City Airport location Map is a useful tool for finding your way around the airport, and for planning your journey.
George Best Belfast City Airport Terminal
George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) has a single terminal facility equipped with all the latest facilities for visitors.
George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) Runways
BHD is serviced by a single runway:
| Name | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
| 04-22 | 6,001 ft | 148 ft | Asphalt | Yes |
Nearest Airports to George Best Belfast City Airport
Some of the closest airports to BHD Airport are:
- Bally Kelly Airport (88.72 Km / 55.13 Miles)
- Machrihanish Airport (92.22 Km / 57.3 Miles)
- Eglinton Airport (94.9 Km / 58.97 Miles)
- Ronaldsway Airport (99.46 Km / 61.8 Miles)
Airlines Operating from George Best Belfast City Airport
The following airlines operate from George Best Belfast City Airport:
- Aer Lingus
- Aer Lingus Regional
- British Airways
- Eastern Airways
- KLM
- Loganair
- Ryanair
- Vueling
