Birmingham-Shuttlesworth Intl (KBHM/BHM) — Birmingham, United States
At a glance
- Operating hours
- Open 24h
- Port of entry
- Yes, with conditions
- Fuel
- 100LL, Jet A
- Tower
- 119.9
- Runways
- 06/24, 18/36
- Elevation
- 650 ft
Times in UTC. Reference only: verify with the AIP and NOTAMs.
Section Breakdown
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Basic Airport Information
- ICAO: KBHM
- Name: Birmingham-Shuttlesworth Intl
- Type: medium_airport
- Category: Domestic
- Latitude: 33.562901
- Longitude: -86.753502
- Elevation: 650 ft
- Country: United States
- Municipality: Birmingham
- IATA Code: BHM
- FAA Code: N/A
- FIR: N/A
- Timezone: America/Chicago
- Distance from City: 6.5 km
- VFR: Yes
- IFR: Yes
Runways
Runway 06/24
- Designation: 06/24
- Dimensions: 10000 X 150
- Surface: ASP
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: YES
- NAVAIDs: VORTAC, NDB
- Approach Types: ILS OR LOC RWY 06, ILS OR LOC RWY 24, ILS RWY 06 (CAT II), ILS RWY 24 (SA CAT II), RNAV (RNP) Z RWY 06, RNAV (RNP) Z RWY 24, RNAV (GPS) Y RWY 06, RNAV (GPS) Y RWY 24
- Remarks: N/A
Runway 18/36
- Designation: 18/36
- Dimensions: 7100 X 150
- Surface: ASP
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: YES
- NAVAIDs: VORTAC, NDB
- Approach Types: RNAV (GPS) RWY 18, RNAV (GPS) RWY 36, LOC RWY 18
- Remarks: N/A
Frequencies
- Tower: 119.900 MHz
- Ground: 121.700 MHz
- Operations: 121.500, 122.950, 243.000 MHz
- Traffic/Approach: N/A
- ATIS: 119.400 MHz
Operation Hours
Birmingham-Shuttlesworth Intl operates 24 hours (H24). See all 24-hour airports worldwide →
- Extra Hours On Request: Not recorded
- Remarks: N/A
Contacts
- AIS Tel: N/A
- ARO Tel: N/A
- MET Tel: N/A
- Admin Tel: +1 (205) 599-0505
- Health Tel: N/A
- Police Tel: N/A
- Authorities Tel: N/A
- Website: http://www.flybirmingham.com/
- Remarks: N/A
Slots / PPR
- Slot Required: Not recorded
- PPR Required: Not recorded
- PPR Contact: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Fees
- Landing Fee: None for non-commercial users Source: FAA NASR airport data, cycle 2026-10-01
- Parking Fee: Not recorded
- Handling Mandatory: Not recorded
- Currency: Not recorded
- Remarks: Not recorded
Fuel Information
- Fuel (FAA, public use): 100LL, Jet A Source: FAA NASR airport data, cycle 2026-10-01
Immigration
- Port of Entry: Yes, with conditions: Landing rights airport: permission to land from CBP needed (19 CFR 122.14) Source: FAA NASR airport data, cycle 2026-10-01
- APIS Required: Yes, for private aircraft arriving from or departing to another country (CBP eAPIS) Source: 19 CFR 122.22 Electronic manifest for private aircraft, 2026-10-01
- GAR Required: Not recorded
Restrictions
- Curfew Start: N/A
- Curfew End: N/A
- Noise Chapter Min: Not recorded
- Remarks: Not recorded
Airport Services
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United States Permit Requirements
- Overflight Permit: No
- Landing Permit: Conditional
- Overflight Lead Time: N/A
- Landing Lead Time: 60 minutes minimum (eAPIS manifest before departure); recommend 24-48 hours for CBP port notification
No permits required for private non-revenue flights. eAPIS manifest mandatory for all international arrivals/departures.
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Airport History
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Add a historical factFrequently Asked Questions
- What are the operating hours of KBHM?
- Birmingham-Shuttlesworth Intl operates from 00:00 to 23:59.
- What is the tower frequency at KBHM?
- The tower frequency at Birmingham-Shuttlesworth Intl is 119.9 MHz.
- What fuel is available at KBHM?
- The FAA lists 100LL, Jet A for public use at Birmingham-Shuttlesworth Intl. Source: FAA NASR airport data, cycle 2026-10-01.
- Does KBHM require landing permits?
- It depends on the flight. No permits required for private non-revenue flights. eAPIS manifest mandatory for all international arrivals/departures. Permit details for United States
- Where is KBHM located?
- Birmingham-Shuttlesworth Intl (KBHM) is located in Birmingham, United States.
- What is the IATA code for KBHM?
- The IATA code for Birmingham-Shuttlesworth Intl is BHM.
- Does KBHM have an ILS approach?
- Yes, the FAA publishes ILS (Instrument Landing System) approaches at Birmingham-Shuttlesworth Intl to runways 06, 24. Source: FAA terminal procedures (d-TPP), cycle 2610, valid to 2026-10-29 09:01 UTC.
- Is KBHM a port of entry?
- Yes, with conditions. Landing rights airport: permission to land from CBP needed (19 CFR 122.14). Source: FAA NASR airport data, cycle 2026-10-01.