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Iran: Belfast International Airport

Asked by Claire HannaSocial Democratic & Labour PartyMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 21 May 2026UIN 317

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether his Department is using the Belfast International airport to support military operations targeting Iran.

Answered by Al Carns

Neither Belfast International Airport nor Aldergrove Flying Station, that shares runways with the airport, have been used by the British Military to support the UK's approach in relation to Iran, which is focused on de-escalation, regional stability, and the protection of UK personnel and regional allies.

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