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Birmingham Airport

IATA BHXICAO EGBB🇬🇧 Birmingham, West Midlands
Coordinates
52.4539°N, 1.7480°W
Elevation
327 ft (100 m)
Type
Large airport
Region
GB-ENG
Time zone
London(UTC+01:00)
Magnetic variation
0.5° E

Daylight today(Jul 14, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
04:15
Sunrise
05:02
Sunset
21:25
Civil dusk
22:12

About 16h 23m 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 Airport

Birmingham Airport

Birmingham Airport, formerly Birmingham International Airport, is an international airport in the Metropolitan Borough of Solihull, West Midlands, England. It lies 7 nautical miles east-south-east of Birmingham city centre and 9.5 nautical miles west-north-west of Coventry, slightly north of Bickenhill village.

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

Live weather

EGBB

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 (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
15 / 33▸ displaced10,013 ft / 3,052 m148 ftAspLightedOpen

Radio frequencies (6)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
APPAPP118.050 MHz
APP123.975 MHz
ATISATIS136.020 MHz
Fire121.600 MHz
GNDGND121.800 MHz
TWRTWR118.300 MHz

Services & operations

Services
Assisted TravelLoungesParkingShoppingBars & Restaurants

Birmingham Airport offers a range of passenger services including lounges and assisted travel.

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

Navaids(1)

Airlines & destinations

Nonstop destinations (79)

Route data from OpenFlights — historical and may be out of date.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

Airspace in this area(6)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
DAVENTRY CTA 3Class ACTA5500 ft MSLFL195
DAVENTRY CTA 9Class ACTA4500 ft MSLFL195
DAVENTRY CTA 19Class ACTAFL145FL195
BIRMINGHAM CTA 5Class DCTA2500 ft MSLFL145
BIRMINGHAM CTA 8Class DCTA2000 ft MSL4500 ft MSL
BIRMINGHAM CTRClass DCTRGND4500 ft MSL

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

Tall obstacles nearby

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
Sutton Coldfield Transmitter889 ft538 ft
Alpha Tower328 ft413 ft
Joseph Chamberlain Memorial Clocktower328 ft446 ft
Clydesdale Tower295 ft417 ft
The Orion Building295 ft456 ft
Cleveland Tower295 ft463 ft
Subway295 ft456 ft
The Rotunda266 ft420 ft

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Birmingham Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Birmingham Airport?

The ICAO code for Birmingham Airport is EGBB, and its IATA code is BHX.

Where is Birmingham Airport located?

Birmingham Airport is large airport located in Birmingham, West Midlands, United Kingdom, at an elevation of 327 ft (100 m).

How many runways does Birmingham Airport have?

Birmingham Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 10,013 ft / 3,052 m.

Which airlines fly to Birmingham Airport?

Airlines historically serving Birmingham Airport include Aer Lingus, Air Bourbon, Air France, Air India Limited, Air Malta, Air Sicilia, among 26 carriers (based on OpenFlights route data, which may be out of date).

How many destinations are served from Birmingham Airport?

Historical data lists 79 nonstop destinations from Birmingham Airport. Always check current schedules.

What time zone is Birmingham Airport in?

Birmingham Airport is in the Europe/London time zone (UTC+01:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Birmingham Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Birmingham Airport is approximately 0.5° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Birmingham Airport?

The nearest airport to Birmingham Airport is Woods Farm Airstrip (GB-0953), about 4.9 nm to the sw, followed by Little Chase Farm Airstrip and Baxterley Aerodrome.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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