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