What is the tower frequency at EGBB?

The tower frequency at Birmingham is 118.3 MHz.

Does EGBB require landing permits?

Yes, landing permits are required for Birmingham (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.

How long is the runway at EGBB?

The main runway at Birmingham (15/33) measures 10013 X 148.

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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Birmingham (EGBB/BHX) — Birmingham, United Kingdom

Birmingham (EGBB/BHX) serves Birmingham, United Kingdom. This is a major international airport with 1 runway (15/33). Field elevation is 327 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.

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Missing: Operations

Section Breakdown

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 · Jul 23

127 aircraft observed within 6 NM · 75 on the ground · busiest hour 13:00Z

2026-07-182026-07-23

Distinct ADS-B aircraft seen within 6 NM below 10,000 ft AGL per UTC day · community-feed coverage varies · not official movement totals

Data last updated: 2026-04-02

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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: No
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: No
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
GENDEC 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.

Airport Services

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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

J2265/26 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…

2026-07-22 09:16:00 2026-09-30 22:00:00

C3768/26 caution

Obstacle erected

LIT CRANE OPR 522613N 0014640W (214 DEG MAG 2298M FM BIRMINGHAM ARP) MAX HGT 126FT AGL / 497FT AMSL

2026-07-26 08:00:00 2026-08-04 16:00:00

C4583/26 caution

Taxiway restriction

METAL PLATE ON TWY V, WEST OF V2 ABEAM STAND 56

2026-07-10 12:04:00 2026-10-09 23:59:00

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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?: Yes, landing permits are required for Birmingham (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.
How long is the runway at EGBB?: The main runway at Birmingham (15/33) measures 10013 X 148.
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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