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Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport

IATA BHMICAO KBHMLocal BHM🇺🇸 Birmingham
Coordinates
33.5629°N, 86.7507°W
Elevation
650 ft (198 m)
Type
Large airport
Region
US-AL
Time zone
Chicago(UTC-05:00)
Magnetic variation
4° W

Daylight today(Jul 13, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:19
Sunrise
05:47
Sunset
19:59
Civil dusk
20:28

About 14h 12m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.

About Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport

Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport

Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport, formerly Birmingham Municipal Airport and later Birmingham International Airport, is a civil-military airport serving Birmingham, Alabama. The airport also provides scheduled airline service for the Birmingham and Tuscaloosa metropolitan areas. It is located in Jefferson County, five miles northeast of Downtown Birmingham, near the interchange of Interstates 20 and 59.

Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

KBHM

Live departures & arrivals

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Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.

Where you can fly from here

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Current scheduled routes & daily frequency by AeroDataBox. Approximate — confirm bookable schedules with the airline.

Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (2)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
06 / 24▸ displaced12,007 ft / 3,660 m150 ftAspLightedOpen
18 / 367,099 ft / 2,164 m150 ftAspLightedOpen

Radio frequencies (9)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
A/DAPP/DEP123.800 MHz
ATISATIS119.400 MHz
CLDCLNC DEL125.675 MHz
GNDGND121.700 MHz
OPSARNG OPS38.700 MHz
POSTANG COMD POST28.730 MHz
RDOANNISTON RDO122.200 MHz
TWRTWR119.900 MHz
UNICUNICOM122.950 MHz

Services & operations

Services
Parking

New nonstop flights to multiple destinations starting July 3rd.

From the airport’s official website — details may change, so confirm with the airport. Official site

Navaids(3)

Airlines & destinations

Nonstop destinations (20)

Route data from OpenFlights — historical and may be out of date. Check current schedules.

Instrument procedures & charts

Cycle 2606 · effective Jun 11, 2026 – Jul 9, 2026 Not for navigation — confirm currency on the official FAA source.

Charts published by the FAA (public domain) and updated each 28-day cycle. Always fly the current, official chart. Full charts page.

Airspace in this area(2)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
BIRMINGHAM INTL AIRPORT CLASS CClass CControlledGND4600 ft MSL
BIRMINGHAM INTL AIRPORT CLASS CClass CControlled2400 ft MSL4600 ft MSL

Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all United States airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.

Tall obstacles nearby

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
WMJJ-FM1,027 ft938 ft
McKenzie Hall623 ft617 ft
Alabama Hall623 ft633 ft
Brown Hall620 ft620 ft
C.A. Kirkendoll Learning Rescource Center617 ft617 ft
L.H. Pitts Hall604 ft643 ft
Obstacle492 ft673 ft
Wells Fargo Tower453 ft627 ft

Tallest obstacles within ~10 nm. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — consult official charts.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport?

The ICAO code for Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport is KBHM, and its IATA code is BHM.

Where is Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport located?

Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport is large airport located in Birmingham, United States, at an elevation of 650 ft (198 m).

How many runways does Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport have?

Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport has 2 runways, the longest being 12,007 ft / 3,660 m.

Which airlines fly to Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport?

Airlines historically serving Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport include Air France, AirTran Airways, Alaska Airlines, Alitalia, American Airlines, Bahamasair, among 12 carriers (based on OpenFlights route data, which may be out of date).

How many destinations are served from Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport?

Historical data lists 20 nonstop destinations from Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport. Always check current schedules.

What time zone is Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport in?

Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport is in the America/Chicago time zone (UTC-05:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport is approximately 4° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport?

The nearest airport to Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport is Parker Field (AL18), about 9 nm to the nw, followed by Turkey Creek Airport and Moore Field.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.