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KBHM · BHM

Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport

Birmingham, AlabamaElevation 650 ftLarge airport

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

2 runways · longest 12,007 ft

06/24
Dimensions
12,007 x 150 ft
Surface
Asphalt (good)
Edge lights
HIGH
RWY 0655°T
Landing length (LDA)12,007 ft
TORA / TODA / ASDA12,007 / 12,007 / 12,007 ft
ILSILS
Approach lightsALSF2
VGSIPAPI (P4L)
Traffic patternLeft
RWY 24235°T
Landing length (LDA)10,801 ft
TORA / TODA / ASDA12,007 / 12,007 / 12,007 ft
Displaced threshold1,205 ft
ILSILS/DME
Approach lightsMALSR
VGSIPAPI (P4L)
Traffic patternLeft
18/36
Dimensions
7,099 x 150 ft
Surface
Asphalt (good)
Edge lights
MED
RWY 18180°T
Landing length (LDA)7,099 ft
TORA / TODA / ASDA7,099 / 7,099 / 7,099 ft
ILSLOC/DME
REILYes
VGSIPAPI (P4L)
Traffic patternLeft
RWY 360°T
Landing length (LDA)7,099 ft
TORA / TODA / ASDA7,099 / 7,099 / 7,099 ft
REILYes
Traffic patternLeft

Runway data from the FAA NASR dataset (effective 2026-06-11). Verify with the current Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.

AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport is in Birmingham, Alabama. Field elevation 650 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPublicly owned
UseOpen to the public
TypeLarge airport
Airline serviceYes
ManagerRONALD MATHIEU
Manager phone(205) 599-0505
AttendedContinuous (24 hours)
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAKBHM / BHM
SectionalATLANTA
Center (ARTCC)ATLANTA
Flight service (AFSS)ANNISTON
RegionAlabama
CountryUnited States
Coordinates33.5629, -86.7507
Distance from city4 NM NE
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Fuel100LL · Jet A
Control towerTowered
BeaconSunset to sunrise · White-green (lighted land airport)
UNICOM122.950
FREQUENCIES

Communications

123.8
APP/DEP
A/D
119.4
ATIS
ATIS
125.675
CLNC DEL
CLD
121.7
GND
GND
38.7
ARNG OPS
OPS
28.73
ANG COMD POST
POST
122.2
ANNISTON RDO
RDO
119.9
TWR
TWR
122.95
UNICOM
UNIC
122.950
UNICOM
UNICOM

Not all tower/ground/approach frequencies are in our datasets. Verify with the FAA Chart Supplement.

AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

›PCR VALUE: 440/F/D/X/T
›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.
›A++100 (MIL)
›NAVAID SHELTER 149 FT FM RWY END, 405 FT L, 1 FT ABV RWY END ELEV.
›APCH SLOPE 25:1 DUE TO 44 FT POLE, 4424 FT FROM DSPLCD THR.
›MALSR ATCT CTLD, OPS UMMONITORED.
›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.
›PCR VALUE: 1102/F/D/X/T
›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.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Official METAR on AviationWeather.gov
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗Official airport website
↗Wikipedia
↗KBHM on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does KBHM have a METAR?
Yes. KBHM is a METAR-reporting station; the current observation loads live on this page.
Does KBHM have a TAF?
When KBHM issues a TAF, its decoded forecast timeline loads live on this page; otherwise use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at KBHM?
KBHM sits at 650 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for KBHM?
No. wxdecoder.com is for education and situational awareness only. It is not an official weather briefing or a substitute for official sources, NOTAM review, and pilot judgment.
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