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Belfast City Airport Seeks 27% Flight Limit Increase

8/25/2026

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  • Belfast City Airport is applying to extend evening flights to 22:30 BST.
  • The airport proposes increasing its annual flight limit by 27%, from 48,000 to 61,000 movements.
  • The infrastructure minister will likely decide on the proposals.
  • Local residents' groups and environmental campaigners may oppose the changes.
  • Chief executive Matthew Hall says the extensions are critical for forecast demand and airline schedule flexibility.