George Best Belfast City Airport is a commercial airport situated on the southern shore of Belfast Lough, just 3 miles from Belfast city centre. It serves as a convenient alternative to Belfast International Airport and handles primarily domestic and short-haul European routes. The airport was renamed in 2006 in honour of Northern Ireland's most celebrated footballer, George Best. Its central location makes it particularly popular with business travellers and those seeking quick access to the heart of Belfast. Operating under constraints set by a planning agreement, the airport has limits on the number of passengers it can handle annually and restrictions on certain flight types, which shapes the range of airlines and destinations it serves.