International hub · Birmingham, United States

Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International

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Elevation
650 ft
Coordinates
33°34′N 86°45′W
Local time
America/Chicago

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Field information

KBHM runways, fuel & airport data

Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.

Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International (KBHM/BHM) has 2 runways; the longest, 06/24, is 12,007 ft (3,660 m) of asphalt. Fuel on the field: Jet A-1 & Avgas. Rescue and fire-fighting cover is published as ARFF index C. Operating hours: Open 24 hours (H24). Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at KBHM, and confirms every figure on this page with the airport and handler before dispatch.

  • Classification

    International hub

  • Time zone

    America/Chicago

  • Country

    United States

    US

  • Municipality

    Birmingham

  • Elevation

    650 ft

  • Position

    33.5629, -86.7507

  • Traffic level

    High

  • Fuel

    Jet A-1 & Avgas

  • Fire & rescue

    ARFF index C

  • Operating hours

    Open 24 hours (H24)

Runways · KBHM

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLighting
06/2412,007 ft (3,660 m)150 ftasphaltLighted
18/367,099 ft (2,164 m)150 ftasphaltLighted

Flight support

Ground handling, permits & fuel at KBHM.

The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International (KBHM / BHM) in Birmingham, United States of America, through one 24/7 OCC desk. KBHM is listed in our network as an international hub. Before dispatch, our OCC verifies permit lead times, slot availability, and local handler capabilities.

Services coordinated at KBHM

  1. 01

    Overflight & Landing Permits – United States of America

    Efficient coordination of overflight, landing, ad hoc, and seasonal block permit applications with the civil aviation authority of United States of America. Applicable permit lead times for United States of America are confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request. For airline operators, navigation fee verifications, overflight charge audits, and CAA account reconciliations for United States of America are managed end-to-end.

  2. 02

    Ground Handling at KBHM

    Direct FBO and handler coordination at KBHM covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.

  3. 03

    Fuel Arrangements at KBHM

    Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at KBHM is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.

  4. 04

    Flight Planning & Dispatch to KBHM

    Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for KBHM: 33° 33′ 46″ N 86° 45′ 3″ W; elevation 650 ft.

  5. 05

    Crew & Passenger Services in Birmingham

    Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Birmingham. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at KBHM.

  6. 06

    Cargo Operations at KBHM

    Support for freighter operations into KBHM covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.

Location

Where KBHM sits in the network

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Operating into KBHM?

Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International — one desk for the whole trip.

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