4/ 5 reviews
Terminal & facilities
“There is less traffic than most airports that I frequent, and it is very clean.”
E5★ on Google
Airports / Alabama / BHM
Large airport · BHM
Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport.
Birmingham, Alabama · 650 ft elevation. 1 charter operator based here.
4.3/5
Google rating
3,641 ratings
1
Operators based
650
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Birmingham, AlabamaELEV 650 FTLarge airportScheduled service
4.3
Google rating
3,641
Google reviews
ratings on Google
1
Based operators
charter operators on the field
2
FBOs on field
ramp, fuel and handling
650
Field elevation
feet above sea level
Field standing
23 nm
To the nearest alternate
Shelby County Airport (KEET), 3 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (KBHM / BHM) is a large commercial airport serving Birmingham, Alabama. The airport sits 650 feet above sea level. Alongside scheduled airline service, the airport handles a steady flow of private and charter traffic.
The airport anchors local charter capacity, AirMed International is based here. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Shelby County Airport (KEET, 23 nm), Anniston Regional Airport (ANB, 45 nm), and Tuscaloosa National Airport (TCL, 48 nm). With 2 runways, the longest 12,007-foot paved runway, BHM can typically accommodate aircraft as large as VIP airliners.
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2 FBOs serve KBHM. Run one? Become the preferred FBO
Ramp services
FBOs on the field
Atlantic Aviation Birmingham West
Your FBO? Claim it, freeCentrally located and within a short driving distance of all major attractions, Atlantic Aviation BHM West promises to put your needs first! At Atlantic Birmingham, the services we offer are comprehensive, with ground and cargo handling, customs, a public notary, heated hangars, crew and rental cars, covered parking, and much more.
- Hangar
- Mon-Sun: 24 Hours
- Unicom 131.975
- Customs
- Conference room
- Wi-Fi
- Car rental
- Restrooms
- Hangar
- Parking
- Ground handling
- +3 more
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Million Air Birmingham
Your FBO? Claim it, freeIn June of 2023, Million Air took over the East side FBO at the airport. While we are currently fully open and operational, our plans are to develop a fully modernized Million Air Birmingham. While the new FBO building is in the works, Million Air is currently delivering a level of service and amenities unrivaled at this airport.
- Fuel
- Hangar
- 24/7
- Unicom 130.3
- Executive lounge
- Cafe
- Courtesy car
- Hotel help
- Hangar
- Fuel
- Ground handling
- Catering
- +1 more
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Directory data, unpaid. FBOs can take the Preferred slot above.
What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
2/ 5 reviews
Easy in & out
“The security checkpoints and baggage claim are efficient.”
E5★ on Google
Themes counted by keyword across Google review texts for Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport, every quote is verbatim from a real review.
Field capability
ICAO
KBHM
IATA
BHM
FAA / Local
BHM
Elevation
650 ft
Coordinates
33.5629° N · 86.7507° W
Airspace
C · CharlieClass C, CharlieRadar-controlled airspace around mid-size hubs. Aircraft must be in two-way radio contact and squawking a transponder while approach control sequences arrivals.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Large
Scheduled svc
Yes
Elevation vs AL fields
state range 17–1,032 ft
At 650 ft, BHM sits higher than 83% of the 42 Alabama fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
2 runways
longest 12,007 ft
- 06/2412,007 ft × 150 ftAsphaltLighted
- 18/367,099 ft × 150 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 12,007 ft
BHM's 12,007 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Based charter operators1
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 23nmKEETShelby County AirportAlabaster
- 45nmANBAnniston Regional AirportAnniston
- 48nmTCLTuscaloosa National AirportTuscaloosa
- 64nmHSVHuntsville International AirportHuntsville
- 67nmHUARedstone Army Air FieldRedstone Arsnl Huntsville
- 73nmMXFMaxwell Air Force BaseMontgomery
Destinations served
Location
Open the full mapKBHM · Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport · Birmingham, AL
From the ramp
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Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from BHM on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Nashville (BNA) | 154 nm | 45m |
| Houston (HOU) | 495 nm | 1h 33m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 508 nm | 1h 35m |
| Dallas (DAL) | 509 nm | 1h 35m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 538 nm | 1h 39m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 554 nm | 1h 41m |
| Miami (MIA) | 575 nm | 1h 44m |
| Austin (AUS) | 591 nm | 1h 46m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use BHM?
- Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport's longest paved runway is 12,007 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at BHM?
- Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport has 2 runways; the longest measures 12,007 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Are there charter operators based at BHM?
- Yes. 1 charter operator list Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport as a home base, including AirMed International. You can also request quotes from operators that reposition aircraft into the field.
- Which FBOs are at Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport?
- 2 FBOs serve BHM: Atlantic Aviation Birmingham West and Million Air Birmingham. Phone, website, hours, unicom and services for each are listed on this page. Call ahead for fuel, ramp space, and ground handling.
- What is the nearest major airport to BHM?
- The closest alternate is Shelby County Airport (KEET), about 23 nm away, followed by Anniston Regional Airport (ANB) at 45 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from BHM to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Houston about 1h 33m (495 nm), Chicago about 1h 35m (508 nm), Dallas about 1h 35m (509 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.