Birmingham Airport (BHX): Codes, Runways & Location
Birmingham Airport (IATA: BHX · ICAO: EGBB) is a large airport serving Birmingham, West Midlands, United Kingdom. It lies at 52.4539° N, 1.7480° W, 327 ft (100 m) above sea level.
Overview of Birmingham Airport
Birmingham Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a large airport, serving the area of Birmingham, West Midlands in United Kingdom. It is identified by the IATA code BHX and the ICAO code EGBB. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Birmingham Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 3052 m (10013 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: asphalt. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 327 ft (100 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being RAF Cosford about 43 km away.
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Airport Details & Runways
Physical characteristics from the public-domain OurAirports dataset.
Location & Runway Capacity
Aircraft capacity by runway length
Longest runway ≈ 3,052 m — A380 / 747 capable
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Seaports near Birmingham Airport
Sea–air intermodal connections: the nearest seaports to Birmingham Airport, for combined air–sea freight, port-to-airport transfers and regional logistics planning.
Frequently Asked Questions about Birmingham Airport
Where is Birmingham Airport located?
Birmingham Airport is located in Birmingham, West Midlands, United Kingdom. Its coordinates are 52.4539° N, 1.7480° W.
What is the airport code for Birmingham Airport?
Birmingham Airport has an IATA code of BHX and an ICAO code of EGBB.
How long is the runway at Birmingham Airport?
Birmingham Airport's longest runway is about 3052 m (10013 ft), which can support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380.
How many runways does Birmingham Airport have?
Birmingham Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Birmingham Airport a major airport?
Birmingham Airport is classified as a large airport with scheduled commercial service.
About this data
Details for Birmingham Airport are derived from OurAirports, a community-maintained, public-domain database of the world’s airports. Read more on Wikipedia →