Large airport · Bristol, United Kingdom
Bristol Airport
Bristol Airport is a large airport serving Bristol, United Kingdom. Its IATA code is BRS. Its ICAO code is EGGD. It has 1 runway, longest 6,598 ft (ASP). Elevation 622 ft.
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Airport facts
| Location | Bristol, United Kingdom |
|---|---|
| IATA code | BRS |
| ICAO code | EGGD |
| Type | Large airport |
| Runways | 1 runway, longest 6,598 ft (ASP) |
| Elevation | 622 ft |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
| Coordinates | 51.3823° N, 2.7165° W |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
History
Built on the site of a former RAF airfield, it opened in 1957 as Bristol (Lulsgate) Airport, replacing Bristol (Whitchurch) Airport as Bristol's municipal airport. In 2025, while maintaining its eighth position, it served 10.83 million passengers, accounting for 3.6% of all UK airport passengers. A passenger survey carried out in 2015 found that 32.5% of journeys using the airport started or ended in the city of Bristol, 9.6% in Gloucestershire, 24.5% in Somerset, 16.9% in Devon and 8.2% in Wiltshire.
Official website: http://www.bristolairport.co.uk/ — the airport's own site has the current flight and visiting information.
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- Blenheim Palace · United Kingdom · 66.2 miles away
- Windsor Castle · United Kingdom · 91.2 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code for Bristol Airport?
Bristol Airport — its IATA code is BRS and its ICAO code is EGGD.
Where is Bristol Airport located?
Bristol Airport serves Bristol, United Kingdom. Its coordinates are 51.3823° N, 2.7165° W.
What is the history of Bristol Airport?
Built on the site of a former RAF airfield, it opened in 1957 as Bristol (Lulsgate) Airport, replacing Bristol (Whitchurch) Airport as Bristol's municipal airport. In 2025, while maintaining its eighth position, it served 10.83 million passengers, accounting for 3.6% of all UK airport passengers.
Sources
- https://davidmegginson.github.io/ourairports-data/airports.csv#2417
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bristol_Airport
Page last updated 13 November 2026.