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Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport

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Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (IATA code: BHM) is an airport close to Birmingham, Alabama (USA), which serves its metropolitan area, including nearby Tuscaloosa. Airlines that fly to/from BHM provide domestic services to destinations across America.

BHM is owned by the City of Birmingham and is the largest and busiest airport in the state of Alabama.

The airport is in Jefferson County, five miles northeast of downtown Birmingham.

Airport terminal

Facilities

Facilities include:

  • WiFi: Free to use and available throughout the terminal.
  • ATMs: ATMs are available throughout the terminal.
  • Eating: Food concessions are available throughout the airport. There are a number of eateries and vending machines./p>
  • Nursing Rooms: Available
  • Duty-Free Shopping: Duty-Free is not available at the airport. There are a number of shopping opportunities, and the chance to pick up gifts, souvenirs, and travel essentials.
  • Pet Relief: Lower Level, exit through door 4L
  • Interfaith Prayer Room: Available on the Upper Level, close to Gate C1.
  • Children's zones: There are three Kid Zones in the airport, on the 2nd Level near Gates: AA2, B2 and C5.
  • Mobile Charging: Charging stations available throughout the concourses.
  • TSA PreCheck security checkpoints: Available

Lounges include:

There are no private lounges currently available.

Airport runway

Runways and Terminals

Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport has two runways. The primary runway is 12,007 feet (3,660 m) long and the secondary runway is 7,099 feet (2,164 m) long.

This airport has a single primary terminal building, with three concourses (A, B and C) and 19 departure gates. The concourses are newly completed (having opened in 2014) and provide clean, bright, and modern facilities. The Landside terminal entrance has ticketing and check-in facilities on the upper level, as well as a business centre and large function room. Baggage claim and airport offices are on the lower level. Most eateries and shopping opportunities are Airside, near the departure gates.

  • Concourse A: Concourse A has 8 gates, A1-A8. It is used by Delta Air Lines and Frontier Airlines.
  • Concourse B: Concourse B consists of 5 gates, B1-B5. It is used by American Airlines.
  • Concourse C: Concourse C consists of 6 gates, C1-C6. It is used by Southwest and United.
Frontier Airlines aircraft taking off

Airlines that fly to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport

The following airlines operate flights to and from Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport:

A coach waiting outside an airport terminal

How to get to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport

Car Rental

The airport has an onsite car rental facility, on the ground level of the parking deck. Car rental agencies include Alamo, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Enterprise, Hertz, National, Payless and Thrifty.


Taxi

Metered taxis are available from outside the ground floor terminal building 24 hours a day, just outside the baggage claim area.


Private Shuttle

There are a number of companies that provide authorised private shuttle services. You can find out more on the Birmingham International Airport webpage.

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