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Written question asked by Claire Hanna (Social Democratic & Labour Party) on Thursday, 4 June 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 8 June 2026. It was answered by Al Carns (Labour) on Thursday, 11 June 2026 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


USA: Military Bases

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether his Department is facilitating United States aircraft at Belfast International Airport or Aldergrove Flying Station on missions supporting their military operations in Iran.

Answer

Aldergrove Flying Station (AFS) routinely supports Belfast International Airport by providing additional parking on its estate for visiting NATO aircraft to separate military from civilian aircraft. This is coordinated locally between AFS and Belfast International Airport staff. There is no direct relationship between AFS and visiting military forces.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
6830
Session
2026-27
Subjects
Armed conflict Belfast International Airport Iran USA RAF Aldergrove
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk