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Birmingham (EGBB/BHX) — Birmingham, United Kingdom

At a glance

Port of entry
Yes
Fuel
Jet A-1
Tower
118.3
Runways
15/33
Elevation
327 ft

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Basic Info 7/7
Runways 4/4
Frequencies 4/4
Operations 0/2
Fuel 1/1
Contacts 1/2
Additional Info 8/10
Observed Activity · Oct 27
109 aircraft observed within 6 NM · 82 on the ground · busiest hour 12:00Z
2026-10-142026-10-27
Distinct ADS-B aircraft seen within 6 NM below 10,000 ft AGL per UTC day · community-feed coverage varies · not official movement totals
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Basic Airport Information

  • ICAO: EGBB
  • Name: Birmingham
  • Type: large_airport
  • Category: International
  • Latitude: 52.453899
  • Longitude: -1.74803
  • Elevation: 327 ft
  • Country: United Kingdom
  • Municipality: Birmingham
  • IATA Code: BHX
  • FAA Code: N/A
  • FIR: N/A
  • Timezone: Europe/London
  • Distance from City: 10.9 km
  • VFR: Yes
  • IFR: Yes

Runways

Runway 15/33

  • Designation: 15/33
  • Dimensions: 10013 X 148
  • Surface: ASP
  • PCN: N/A
  • Lighting: YES
  • NAVAIDs: NDB
  • Approach Types: ILS CAT IIIB (Rwy 15), ILS CAT I (Rwy 33), RNAV (GNSS)
  • Remarks: N/A

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Frequencies

  • Tower: 118.300 MHz
  • Ground: 121.800 MHz
  • Operations: 118.050 MHz
  • Traffic/Approach: N/A
  • ATIS: 136.020 MHz

Operation Hours

Monday N/A
Tuesday N/A
Wednesday N/A
Thursday N/A
Friday N/A
Saturday N/A
Sunday N/A
  • Extra Hours On Request: Not recorded
  • Remarks: N/A

Contacts

  • AIS Tel: N/A
  • ARO Tel: N/A
  • MET Tel: N/A
  • Admin Tel: N/A
  • Health Tel: N/A
  • Police Tel: N/A
  • Authorities Tel: N/A
  • Website: http://www.bhx.co.uk/
  • Remarks: N/A

Slots / PPR

  • Slot Required: Not recorded
  • PPR Required: No
  • PPR Contact: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Fees

  • Landing Fee: Weight-based, approx GBP 6-10 per tonne MTOW
  • Parking Fee: GBP 0.35-0.65 per tonne per hour
  • Handling Mandatory: Yes
  • Currency: GBP
  • Remarks: Level 3 slot coordinated in summer. Noise surcharges for non-Chapter 4 aircraft.

Fuel Information

  • Fuel Type: Jet A-1
  • Price/L: N/A
  • Last Updated: 2026-02-18
  • Remarks: Available from multiple suppliers.

Immigration

  • Port of Entry: Yes
  • APIS Required: Yes
  • GAR Required: Yes
  • Remarks: UK Border Force on-site. GAR required for GA flights from outside UK/CTA.

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Restrictions

  • Curfew Start: N/A
  • Curfew End: N/A
  • Noise Chapter Min: Chapter 3
  • Remarks: 24h operation. Night noise restrictions with quota count system 23:30-06:00. Noise monitoring in place.

Alternates

EGNX

  • ICAO: EGNX
  • Name: East Midlands
  • Distance (NM): 27.3
  • Has IFR: Yes
  • Port of Entry: Yes
  • Immigration Remarks: GAR (General Aviation Report) required for all international flights. eAPIS/API submission required. UK Border Force present at major airports; advance notification required for GA arrivals.

EGCC

  • ICAO: EGCC
  • Name: Manchester
  • Distance (NM): 57.1
  • Has IFR: Yes
  • Port of Entry: Yes
  • Immigration Remarks: UK Border Force on-site 24h. GAR required for GA arrivals from outside UK/CTA.

EGGW

  • ICAO: EGGW
  • Name: Luton
  • Distance (NM): 61.6
  • Has IFR: Yes
  • Port of Entry: Yes
  • Immigration Remarks: UK Border Force on-site. GAR required for flights from outside UK/CTA.

EGGP

  • ICAO: EGGP
  • Name: Liverpool
  • Distance (NM): 66.2
  • Has IFR: Yes
  • Port of Entry: Yes
  • Immigration Remarks: GAR (General Aviation Report) required for all international flights. eAPIS/API submission required. UK Border Force present at major airports; advance notification required for GA arrivals.

EGGD

  • ICAO: EGGD
  • Name: Bristol
  • Distance (NM): 73.7
  • Has IFR: Yes
  • Port of Entry: Yes
  • Immigration Remarks: GAR (General Aviation Report) required for all international flights. eAPIS/API submission required. UK Border Force present at major airports; advance notification required for GA arrivals.

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United Kingdom Permit Requirements

Medium Landing: 5d
  • Overflight Permit: No
  • Landing Permit: Conditional
  • Overflight Lead Time: N/A
  • Landing Lead Time: 3 working days (ad hoc charter); 5 working days (experimental/non-standard); longer for first-time applicants
Private / GA Operations:

Private flights generally exempt from permit requirements. PPR may be needed at some airports.

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Active NOTAMs

J3792/26
info
Danger area
TEMPO DANGER AREA (TDA) EGD289A INSTALLED WI 1.65NM RADIUS OF 523022N 0015244W (ASTON, BIRMINGHAM). BEYOND VISUAL LINE OF SIGHT (BVLOS) UAS OPS CONTAINED WHOLLY WI THE TDA. MAX HGT 400FT AGL. EMERG SERVICES ACFT MAY ENTER THE AIRSPACE IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL DECONFLICTION AGREEMENTS. OPEN AND S…
2026-11-01 07:00 UTC 2026-11-30 23:00 UTC
J3377/26
warning
Danger area
TEMPO DANGER AREA (TDA) EGD289A INSTALLED WI 1.65NM RADIUS OF 523022N 0015244W (ASTON, BIRMINGHAM). BEYOND VISUAL LINE OF SIGHT (BVLOS) UAS OPS CONTAINED WHOLLY WI THE TDA. MAX HGT 400FT AGL. EMERG SERVICES ACFT MAY ENTER THE AIRSPACE IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL DECONFLICTION AGREEMENTS. OPEN AND S…
2026-09-24 10:21 UTC 2026-10-31 23:00 UTC
C6165/26
caution
Runway restriction
TRIGGER NOTAM - AIP SUP 110/26 WEF 02 NOV 26 UNTIL 05 DEC 26. BIRMINGHAM AIRPORT (EGBB) - WINTER MAINTENANCE RWY CLOSURES
2026-11-02 00:00 UTC 2026-11-15 23:59 UTC

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Nearby Airports

EGVA RAF Fairford 46 NM EGCY South Cerney Airfield 46 NM EGBP Cotswold Airport 49 NM EGTW Oaksey Park Airport 50 NM EGLJ Chalgrove Airport 53 NM EGUB RAF Benson 56 NM EGTB Wycombe Air Park 61 NM EGLP Brimpton Airfield 68 NM

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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the tower frequency at EGBB?
The tower frequency at Birmingham is 118.3 MHz.
What fuel is available at EGBB?
Birmingham offers Jet A-1.
Does EGBB require landing permits?
It depends on the flight. Private flights generally exempt from permit requirements. PPR may be needed at some airports. Permit details for United Kingdom
Where is EGBB located?
Birmingham (EGBB) is located in Birmingham, United Kingdom.
What is the IATA code for EGBB?
The IATA code for Birmingham is BHX.
Does EGBB have an ILS approach?
Yes, Birmingham has ILS (Instrument Landing System) approaches on runway 15/33.
Is EGBB a port of entry?
Yes, Birmingham is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.
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