Airport profile · United States

Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport

Birmingham · Alabama · United States

KBHMIATA BHM

Airport overview

Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport serves Birmingham, United States. The longest reported open paved runway is 3,660 metres (12,007 feet). The directory lists 5 FBOs and 0 handling providers at this airport.

ICAO code
KBHM
IATA code
BHM
Local / reference code
BHM
Location
Birmingham · Alabama · United States
Coordinates
33.563889, -86.752306
Elevation above sea level
198 m / 650 ft
Time zone
America/Chicago
Reported access
Public use
Longest open paved runway
3,660 m / 12,007 ft
Business-aviation facilities
5 FBOs · 0 handling providers
Fuel types
100LL
Control tower
Yes
Customs airport designation
No
Landing-rights designation
Yes

Runway dimensions alone do not determine which jets can operate here; consult the current AIP, NOTAMs, declared distances and aircraft performance requirements.

Runways (2 recorded)

All recorded runways at Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport
RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLighting / status
06/243,660 m12,007 ft46 m150 ftASPHLightedReported open
18/362,164 m7,099 ft46 m150 ftASPHLightedReported open
Runway 06/24 · threshold & approach details
Runway endTrue headingElevationDisplaced thresholdCoordinates
0655°184 m / 603.4 ftNot reported33.55478, -86.77157
24235°198 m / 650 ft367 m / 1,205 ft33.57348, -86.73910

Declared distances & approach equipment

EndTORATODAASDALDAILS / lights
063,660 m / 12,007 ft3,660 m / 12,007 ft3,660 m / 12,007 ft3,660 m / 12,007 ftILS / ALSF2
243,660 m / 12,007 ft3,660 m / 12,007 ft3,660 m / 12,007 ft3,292 m / 10,801 ftILS/DME / MALSR

TORA: take-off run available · TODA: take-off distance available · ASDA: accelerate-stop distance available · LDA: landing distance available.

Runway 18/36 · threshold & approach details
Runway endTrue headingElevationDisplaced thresholdCoordinates
18180°196 m / 644.3 ftNot reported33.57321, -86.74719
360°193 m / 633.5 ftNot reported33.55371, -86.74720

Declared distances & approach equipment

EndTORATODAASDALDAILS / lights
182,164 m / 7,099 ft2,164 m / 7,099 ft2,164 m / 7,099 ft2,164 m / 7,099 ftLOC/DME
362,164 m / 7,099 ft2,164 m / 7,099 ft2,164 m / 7,099 ft2,164 m / 7,099 ftNot reported

TORA: take-off run available · TODA: take-off distance available · ASDA: accelerate-stop distance available · LDA: landing distance available.

FBOs & handling

Fixed-base operators · 5

History & management

The airport activation record dates to 1940-04; this is an administrative date and may differ from the airport’s founding. The recorded owner is Birmingham Airport Authority.

Inception year
Not reported
Airport activation date
1940-04
Recorded owner
Birmingham Airport Authority
Recorded operator
Not reported
Airport manager
Ronald Mathieu
Manager telephone
(205) 599-0505

An inception year and an airport activation date are different facts. Confirm current ownership and management with the airport.

Airport communications

TypeServiceFrequency
A/DAPP/DEP123.8 MHz
ATISATIS119.4 MHz
CLDCLNC DEL125.675 MHz
GNDGND121.7 MHz
OPSARNG OPS38.7 MHz
POSTANG COMD POST28.73 MHz
RDOANNISTON RDO122.2 MHz
TWRTWR119.9 MHz
UNICUNICOM122.95 MHz

Use current official aeronautical publications for operational communications.

Airport & runway remarks (14)

Airport remarks can include operating restrictions, prior-permission contacts and noise procedures; check current publications before a flight.

  • AIRPORTTWY G RSTRD TO ACFT 65000 LBS OR LESS.
  • AIRPORTTWY M N OF RWY 6/24 RSTRD TO ACFT 75000 LBS OR LESS.
  • AIRPORTTWY N RSTRD TO ACFT 204000 LBS OR LESS.
  • AIRPORTBIRD ACTV INVOF RWYS.
  • AIRPORTTWY F BTN RWY 18/36 & TWY G RSTRD TO ACFT 100000 LBS OR LESS.
  • AIRPORTANG: PPR RQR FOR ANG RAMP. NML OPR HRS 1300-2330Z++ TUE-FRI, CLSD WKNDS & HOL. NO SVC AVBL OUTSIDE THESE HRS WITHOUT PRIOR APVL. NO LCL OR ROUND-ROBIN FLT BY TRAN ACFT. CALL AIRFIELD OPS DSN 778-2555, C205-714-2555 FOR PPR 72 HR PRIOR (96 HRS FOR CARGO MSN). ALL INBD ACFT CTC ANG COMD POST "VULCN CONTROL" NO LATER THAN 15 MIN PRIOR TO LDG WITH PPR NR AND SUPPORT REQ. SPACE-A CAPABILITIES EXTREMELY LTD, PAX SVC LTD AVAILABILITY.
  • AIRPORTTWY H S OF TWY H4 RSTRD TO ACFT WITH WINGSPAN LESS THAN 118 FT.
  • AIRPORTTWY A BTN TWY A HLDG BAY AND TWY A3 RSTRD TO ACFT WITH WINGSPAN LESS THAN 150 FT.
  • AIRPORTTWY H2 RSTRD TO ACFT WITH WINGSPAN LESS THAN 105 FT.
  • AIRPORTTWY H3 RSTRD TO ACFT WITH WINGSPAN LESS THAN 105 FT.
  • FUEL_TYPEA++100 (MIL)
  • RUNWAY_ENDMALSR ATCT CTLD, OPS UMMONITORED.
  • RUNWAY_ENDNAVAID SHELTER 149 FT FM RWY END, 405 FT L, 1 FT ABV RWY END ELEV.
  • RUNWAY_END_OBSTNAPCH SLOPE 25:1 DUE TO 44 FT POLE, 4424 FT FROM DSPLCD THR.