George Best Belfast City Airport

EGAC / BHD

Belfast, GB

Last Updated
Mar 4, 15:20Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 17 min ago
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☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
12°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 9°C
11 kt
Variable G21 kt
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
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QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR EGAC 041520Z AUTO VRB11G21KT 9999 FEW015 12/09 Q1017

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 15 ft
FEW 1,500 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
1,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,515 ft AMSL

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF EGAC 041355Z 0415/0422 18012KT 9999 SCT020 PROB30 TEMPO 0415/0422 18015G25KT 6000 SHRA RA BKN008
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
15:37Z BASE
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VFR 180° 12 kt
Visibility: 10+ km

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Airport Runway Layout

N
GAC
04
22

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
04/22 6,001 ft 148 ft ASP 35° No wind data
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - EGAC

7,745 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
58.9%
MVFR
30.8%
IFR
8.7%
LIFR
1.5%

George Best Belfast City Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 58.9% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 10.2% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 8.9 knots, with gusts recorded up to 39 knots. Temperatures typically range between -2°C and 19°C with an average of 8.4°C. The best months for VFR flying are September, March, November.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 8.9 kt
Maximum Recorded: 39 kt
Calm Winds: 1.1%
Direction Distribution:
N
5.3%
NE
5.3%
E
13.4%
SE
11%
S
27.7%
SW
23.3%
W
6.2%
NW
6.6%

Temperature Range

Average: 8.4°C
Range: -2°C to 19°C
-2°C 19°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0.3%

Best Months for VFR

September March November

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 04/22
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.8 kt

Statistics computed from 7,745 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

George Best Belfast City Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: EGAC
IATA Code: BHD
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 15 ft MSL

Location

City: Belfast
Country: GB
Latitude: 54.618099°
Longitude: -5.872500°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 04/22
Length: 6,001 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About George Best Belfast City Airport

Overview

George Best Belfast City Airport serves as a key regional aviation hub located in Belfast, Northern Ireland. Situated at a low elevation of 15 ft MSL, the airport provides critical transportation infrastructure for the Belfast metropolitan area. Its single runway 04/22 spans 6,001 feet and is constructed with asphalt surface, accommodating medium-sized aircraft operations.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at EGAC demonstrate predominantly favorable flying environments, with 62.6% of observations indicating VFR conditions. Wind patterns are consistently southerly at an average of 8.6 knots, with occasional stronger gusts up to 39 knots. Temperature variations range from -2°C to 19°C, with an average of 8.9°C, suggesting pilots should be prepared for moderate seasonal temperature fluctuations.

Notable Features

The airport's single runway (04/22) exhibits excellent wind alignment, with 100% favorable wind coverage and an average crosswind component of just 4.2 knots. Its low elevation and coastal location near Belfast suggest potential for rapid weather changes and maritime atmospheric influences. Calm wind conditions occur in approximately 1.2% of observations, indicating generally stable wind environments.

Approach Considerations

Seasonal VFR conditions are most consistent during September, January, and November, offering optimal flying periods. The prevailing southerly winds typically favor approaches from the runway's 180-degree orientation. With high visibility averages around 10 statute miles and minimal fog occurrence (0.4%), pilots can expect generally clear approach conditions throughout the year.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.

Official Data Sources

Weather NOAA Aviation Weather Center • International METAR/TAF Network
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NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution
Last updated: Jan 1, 1970 12:00 AM UTC

Disclaimer: Data is provided for informational purposes only. Pilots must verify all information through official sources before flight operations. Weather conditions change rapidly; always obtain a current briefing from approved weather services.