BIRMINGHAM-SHUTTLESWORTH INTL (KBHM)
Birmingham, Alabama · Jefferson County · 4 miles NE of city
Airport information
FAA identifierBHM
ICAO identifierKBHM
Elevation650 ft MSL
Latitude33.56389° N
Longitude86.75231° W
Magnetic variation3W
AirspaceClass C
NPIAS categoryCommercial Service - Primary · Small hub
Based aircraft222
Annual enplanements1,499,005
Planned development (2025–29)$138,484,696
Sectional chartATLANTA
ARTCCAtlanta Center
Flight ServiceAnniston
OwnershipPublicly owned
UseOpen to the public
Activated1940/04
Fuel available100LL, A
TowerATCT-TRACON
BeaconWG
Landing feeNo
Wind indicatorYes
NOTAM facilityBHM
AttendedALL / ALL / ALL
ManagerRonald Mathieu
Manager phone(205) 599-0505
Runways
| Runway | Dimensions | Surface | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06/24 | 12,007 × 150 ft | Asphalt (good) | 06: P4L, ALSF2 · 24: P4L, MALSR, displaced 1205 ft |
| 18/36 | 7,099 × 150 ft | Asphalt (good) | 18: P4L |
ILS approaches: 06 (CAT II), 18 (CAT I), 24 (CAT I)
Radio frequencies
| Use | Frequency | Call |
|---|---|---|
| LCL/S | 118.25 | BIRMINGHAM |
| ATIS | 119.4 | BIRMINGHAM |
| LCL/P | 119.9 | BIRMINGHAM |
| EMERG | 121.5 | BIRMINGHAM |
| GND/P | 121.7 | BIRMINGHAM |
| UNICOM | 122.95 | — |
| APCH/P DEP/P IC | 123.8 | BIRMINGHAM |
| CLASS C | 123.8 | BIRMINGHAM |
| CD PRE TAXI CLNC | 125.675 | BIRMINGHAM |
| APCH/P DEP/P | 127.675 | BIRMINGHAM |
| CLASS C | 127.675 | BIRMINGHAM |
| EMERG | 243.0 | BIRMINGHAM |
| APCH/P DEP/P IC | 256.8 | BIRMINGHAM |
| CLASS C | 256.8 | BIRMINGHAM |
| ATIS | 270.1 | BIRMINGHAM |
| SFA | 294.7 | BIRMINGHAM |
| CD/P | 305.2 | BIRMINGHAM |
| LCL/P | 317.725 | BIRMINGHAM |
| APCH/P DEP/P | 338.2 | BIRMINGHAM |
| CLASS C | 338.2 | BIRMINGHAM |
| GND/P | 348.6 | BIRMINGHAM |
| SFA | 396.0 | BIRMINGHAM |
Weather stations
- ASOS · 205-591-6172
Airport remarks
- TWY G RSTRD TO ACFT 65000 LBS OR LESS.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Data from the FAA National Airspace System Resources (NASR) 28-day subscription. For flight planning, always consult current official publications, NOTAMs, and charts.

