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Belfast International Airport is the major gateway to Northern Ireland and the second busiest airfield on the island of Ireland. This joint civilian/military airport is known locally as Aldergrove due to its close proximity to the town of the same name that lies immediately to the west of the airfield. Established in 1917 as a Royal Air Force base, regularly scheduled commercial aviation services began in 1933 with flights to Glasgow. Civilian flights from the airport were discontinued during the Second World War, but were reestablished when the nearby Nutts Corner Airport became unsuitable. HRH Queen Elizabeth, the queen mother, inaugurated the new terminal building in 1963. The airfield, located on the eastern shore of Lough Neagh, was officially named Belfast International in 1983 with the construction of a separate international pier. The adjacent military base is still referred to as RAF Aldergrove.
The technically advanced airport is served by five commercial airlines. Low cost carrier EasyJet has a major base of operation at the airport. More than four million passengers travel through the terminal each year. Popular destinations include Glasgow, London, Amsterdam, Malaga, Paris and New York. While in the terminal, travelers have access to mobile broadband as well as a wide selection of cafes, eateries and bars. The airport offers passengers a range of retail shops from well-known brands where you can purchase last minute travel essentials to cutting edge fashion boutiques. The international pier provides duty free shopping. The Irish Quarter affords travelers the opportunity to purchase that unique gift or souvenir. There are banking facilities, bicycle storage locations, a children's play area and services for those travelers with special needs. As part of its community outreach and social awareness, the airport partners with schools to establish educational initiatives and strives to reduce its carbon footprint and use of natural resources.
Belfast International has a main car park as well as a short and long-term park. The airport is accessible by the M2 Motorway and several bus services. The nearest train station is approximately six miles away. A shuttle bus service operates between the train station and the airport terminal. Travelers visiting Belfast, which is approximately 17 miles away to the southeast, can hire a taxi or rent a car from one of seven rental agencies located at the airport.