Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International (KBHM)
Towered public-use airport serving Birmingham, Alabama, at 650 ft elevation.
Elevation650 ft
ControlTowered
Longest runway12,007 ft
Magnetic variation3° W
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Live weather
Forecast (TAF)
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Frequencies
| ATIS | 119.4 |
|---|---|
| UNICOM | 122.95 |
| Ground | 121.7 |
| Tower | 119.9 |
| Tower (secondary) | 118.25 |
| Approach/Departure | 123.8 Birmingham |
| Approach/Departure | 127.675 Birmingham |
| Class C | 123.8 Birmingham |
| Class C | 127.675 Birmingham |
Runways
| Runway | Size | Surface | Lights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06/24 | 12,007 × 150 ft | Asphalt | High intensity |
| 18/36 | 7,099 × 150 ft | Asphalt | Medium intensity |
Fuel: 100LL, A. Sectional: Atlanta.
Runway diagram
Drawn to scale from FAA runway-end data, true north up. White bars mark displaced thresholds. Not for navigation: use the official FAA airport diagram and Chart Supplement.
Nearby airports
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Before you fly here
- Read the FAA Chart Supplement entry for BHM: traffic pattern, CTAF/UNICOM, hours, fuel and remarks.
- Check NOTAMs and get a weather briefing at 1800wxbrief.com.
- Study the airport diagram and the sectional around KBHM for airspace and terrain.
- More detail: AirNav · SkyVector
Airport data from the FAA National Airspace System Resource (NASR) subscription effective Oct 1, 2026; magnetic variation as published for 2010. Weather is live from aviationweather.gov. Always confirm with current official sources before flight. This guide is a study aid.