Operating to Belfast Dubai Duty-Free Irish Open 2017: The Dubai Duty-Free Irish Open 2017 gets underway at Portstewart Golf Club from July 6-9 with three weeks of links golf culminating in the Open Championship. Portstewart is approximately a 90-minutes car journey from both of Belfast’s airports. Here’s what you need to know to plan an operation to Belfast.
George Best Belfast City Airport
- IATA code: BHD
- ICAO code: EGAC
- Latitude/ longitude: 54 37 5N / 5 52 20W
- Elevation: 15 feet
- Fuel types: Jet A1, AVGAS
操作信息
- 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)
- Limited standard operating hours are 0530-2030Z daily though extensions are possible with prior coordination and sufficient notice
- There are no parking restrictions, however, during special events in Belfast city parking is limited – Dublin is the best alternate choice with good train and motorway links
- Fuel uplifts are provided via fuel truck/tanker. Hydrant stands are not currently available
- EGAC is located to the south-east of the city
- Currently, no passenger taxes are charged at EGAC as an incentive to operators
Belfast Aldergrove Airport
- IATA code: BFS
- ICAO code: EGAA
- Latitude/ longitude: 54 39 26N / 6 12 56W
- Elevation: 268 feet
- Fuel types: Jet A1, AVGAS
操作信息
- 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 in Belfast city parking is limited – Dublin is the best alternate choice with good train and motorway links
- Fuel uplifts are provided via fuel truck/tanker. Hydrant stands are not currently available
- EGAA is located west of the city
移民
Non-EU passengers and crew
- UK Visa required prior to travel
- Customs clearance check mandatory
EU passengers and crew
- Customs clearance only
- No special immigration procedures or checks are usually necessary
海关
- To see your exact quota of duty-free allowances, check out this link: https://www.gov.uk/duty-free-goods/banned-and-restricted-goods
- Personal food, plants, and animals import restrictions are available in full through this link: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/personal-food-plant-and-animal-product-imports
- The next destination of the aircraft will have a big influence on export restrictions and regulations so it’s recommended to research this depending on your flight plan.
- We recommend you visit: https://www.gov.uk/government/policies/export-controls
- To see your duty-free allowances, check out this link: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/exporting-goods-from-the-eu-to-a-third-country-outside-the-eu.
膳宿
Close to Belfast City Airport:
- Ramada Encore Belfast City Center
- Park Avenue Hotel
- Premier Inn Belfast Titanic Quarter Hotel
- Hermitage Lodge
Close to Belfast Aldergrove:
- Holiday Inn Belfast City Center
- Maldron Hotel Belfast
- Ballyrobin Country Lodge
- Stable Court Lodging
- Dunadry Hotel
In the city center:
- Premier Inn BEflast City Center (Alfred Street)
- Ten Square
- Travelodge Belfast Central
- The Fitzwilliam Hotel Belfast
Ground Transport
- Belfast airports are served with good options for public transport, including bus, rail, and taxis
- Car rental companies operate from both Belfast airports but their stocks are quite limited
For more information or assistance, contact dxb@uas.aero
