Birmingham Shuttlesworth International Airport (KBHM)
BHM is a full-service international airport offering scheduled, nonstop passenger and cargo service. BHM accommodates most modern air carriers, cargo, general aviation and military aircraft. BHM is equipped with two runways, Runway 6/24, RDC D-V and Runway 18/36, RDC D-IV.
Airlines Serving Birmingham
Routes By Airline:
American Airlines
Charlotte (KCLT)
Chicago O’Hare (KORD)
Dallas (KDFW)
Miami (KMIA)
Philadelphia (KPHL)
Washington (KDCA)
Southwest
- Nashville
- Baltimore-Wash
- Chicago Midway
- Dallas
- Denver
- Houston
- Las Vegas
- Orlando
- Phoenix
- Tampa
Delta
Atlanta (KATL)
Detroit (KDTW)
New York (KLGA)
United
Chicago O’Hare
Denver
Houston
Spirit
Detroit
Fort Lauderdale
Newark
Runways
| Runway 18 Non-precision approach 7,099 feet in length 150 feet wide | Runway 36 Visual Approach 7,099 feet in length 150 feet wide |
| Pavement Condition/Classification: Runway 18/36 is designed to accommodate a 75,000-pound single wheel load, a 170,000-pound dual wheel load, and a 240,000-pound dual tandem wheel load. | |
Fixed Based Operators
| MILLION AIR (EAST RAMP) ASRI: 130.3 | ATLANTIC AVIATION (WEST RAMP)ASRI: 131.975 |
| Manager: Tom NeubeckTelephone: 659-223-3660Mobile: 904-589-1025Location &Mail To: 4725 65th Place North Birmingham, AL 35206 | Manager: Tyler DuPreTelephone: 205-849-5520Location: 4243 East Lake Blvd.Birmingham, AL 35217Mail To: PO Box 320159Birmingham, AL 35232 |
U.S. Customs and Border Protection
Port Director: Steve Robinson Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport
New Orleans Field Office
Phone: (205) 592-0237
Port Code: 1904
Location Address: Concourse A/FIS5900 Messer Airport Highway
Birmingham, Alabama 35212
Air Traffic Control Tower
Operated by FAA, 24 hours daily211 feet tall (20 stories) To report problems with the airfield please contact Airport Operations at Opssups@flybhm.com or 205-599-0519. |
International Flights
Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport has full international passenger and cargo facilities with U.S. Customs in the Federal Inspection Station.
Pennsylvania Central Airlines Flight 105
On January 6, 1946, a Douglas DC‑3 crashed into Village Creek just beyond Runway 18 while landing at Birmingham Municipal Airport (now BHM). Three crew members died and several passengers were injured.
| Year | Flight/Type | Origin → Destination | Fatalities | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1946‑01‑06 | PCA Flight 105 (DC‑3) | LaGuardia → Birmingham | 3 crew | On landing beyond runway |
L’Express Airlines Flight 508
- On January 6, 1946, a Douglas DC‑3 crashed into Village Creek just beyond Runway 18 while landing at Birmingham Municipal Airport (now BHM). Three crew members died and several passengers were injured.
- Origin: LaGuardia,
- Destination: Birmingham
UPS Airlines Flight 1354
On August 14, 2013, an Airbus A300‑600F crashed short of Runway 18 during a non‑precision nighttime approach. Both pilots were killed. Contributing factors included runway closure, low ceilings, pilot fatigue, and a non‑stabilized approach.