Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM): Codes, Runways & Location
Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (IATA: BHM · ICAO: KBHM) is a large airport serving Birmingham, United States. It lies at 33.5629° N, 86.7507° W, 650 ft (198 m) above sea level.
Overview of Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport
Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a large airport, serving the area of Birmingham in United States. It is identified by the IATA code BHM and the ICAO code KBHM. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport has 2 runways recorded. Its longest runway is about 3660 m (12007 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 650 ft (198 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Shelby County Airport 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 ≈ 3,660 m — A380 / 747 capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport
Where is Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport located?
Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport is located in Birmingham, United States. Its coordinates are 33.5629° N, 86.7507° W.
What is the airport code for Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport?
Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport has an IATA code of BHM and an ICAO code of KBHM.
How long is the runway at Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport?
Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport's longest runway is about 3660 m (12007 ft), which can support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380.
How many runways does Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport have?
Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport has 2 runways recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport a major airport?
Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport is classified as a large airport with scheduled commercial service.
About this data
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