Birmingham-shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM / KBHM) — Birmingham, AL
Birmingham-shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM)
BHM
Birmingham-shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM)
Birmingham, AL
Latest photos of Birmingham-shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM)
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Birmingham-shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM/KBHM) is a public-use airport located in Birmingham, AL. The airport sits at an elevation of 650 feet above mean sea level. It features 2 runways. Aviation communications are supported by 24 published radio frequencies. The gallery includes 3 photos of operations and aircraft at the airport.
| FAA Information Effective | 2026-09-03 |
| Airport Identifier | BHM |
| Airport Status | Operational |
| Longitude/Latitude |
86°45'8.3000"
W /
33°33'50.0000"
N -86.752306 / 33.563889 (Estimated) |
| Elevation | 650.00 ft / 198.12 m (Surveyed) |
| Land | 2170 acres |
| From nearest city | 4 nautical miles NE of Birmingham, AL |
| Location | Jefferson County, AL |
| Magnetic Variation | 03W (2010) |
| Airport Use | Open to public |
| Wind indicator | Yes |
| Segmented Circle | No |
| Control Tower | ATCT-TRACON |
| Beacon Color | White-Green (lighted land airport) |
| Landing fee charge | No |
| Sectional chart | ATLANTA |
| Region | ASO - Southern |
| Responsible ARTCC | ZTL - ATLANTA |
| Tie-in FSS | ANB - ANNISTON |
| FSS on Airport | No |
| FSS Toll Free | 1-800-WX-BRIEF |
| NOTAMs Facility | BHM (NOTAM-d service available) |
| Certification type/date | 1973/05 |
Runway 06/24
| Dimensions | 12007 x 150 ft (3660 x 46 m) |
| Surface | ASPH (GOOD) |
| Surface treatment | Saw-cut or plastic Grooved |
| Edge lights | High |
| 06 | 24 | |
|---|---|---|
| Alignment | 55° | 235° |
| Physical elevation | 603.40 ft | 650.00 ft |
| Coordinates | 33.554780 / -86.771569 | 33.573480 / -86.739097 |
| Traffic pattern | Left | Left |
| Runway marking | Precision instrument , Good Condition | Precision instrument , Fair Condition |
| ILS type | ILS | ILS/DME |
| VGSI | 4-light PAPI on left | 4-light PAPI on left |
| RVR equipment | touchdown, midfield, rollout | touchdown, midfield, rollout |
| Approach light | ALSF2 | MALSR |
| CL lights | Yes | Yes |
| TDZ lights | Yes | No |
Runway 18/36
| Dimensions | 7099 x 150 ft (2164 x 46 m) |
| Surface | ASPH (GOOD) |
| Surface treatment | Saw-cut or plastic Grooved |
| Edge lights | Medium |
| 18 | 36 | |
|---|---|---|
| Alignment | 180° | ° |
| Physical elevation | 644.30 ft | 633.50 ft |
| Coordinates | 33.573214 / -86.747190 | 33.553705 / -86.747200 |
| Traffic pattern | Left | Left |
| Runway marking | Non-precision instrument , Good Condition | Non-precision instrument , Good Condition |
| ILS type | LOC/DME | |
| VGSI | 4-light PAPI on left | |
| Runway end lights | Yes | Yes |
- TWY F BTN RWY 18/36 & TWY G RSTRD TO ACFT 100000 LBS OR LESS.
- ANG: 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.
- TWY H S OF TWY H4 RSTRD TO ACFT WITH WINGSPAN LESS THAN 118 FT.
- TWY A BTN TWY A HLDG BAY AND TWY A3 RSTRD TO ACFT WITH WINGSPAN LESS THAN 150 FT.
- TWY H2 RSTRD TO ACFT WITH WINGSPAN LESS THAN 105 FT.
- TWY G RSTRD TO ACFT 65000 LBS OR LESS.
- TWY H3 RSTRD TO ACFT WITH WINGSPAN LESS THAN 105 FT.
- TWY M N OF RWY 6/24 RSTRD TO ACFT 75000 LBS OR LESS.
- TWY N RSTRD TO ACFT 204000 LBS OR LESS.
- BIRD ACTV INVOF RWYS.