Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport
BHM · KBHM · Birmingham, AL · Towered · Print kneeboard
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Weather
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Sun & FAA night2026-08-03 · night begins 08:12 PM
| Event | Local (CDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 05:33 AM | 10:33Z |
| Sunrise | 06:00 AM | 11:00Z |
| Sunset | 07:45 PM | 00:45Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:12 PM | 01:12Z |
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Density altitude today projected curve · departure window · takeoff roll
Winds aloft NOAA forecast · 3,000 to 53,000 ft
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Runways
RWY 18LEFT traffic
- Heading
- 183° mag · 180° true
- Dimensions
- 7,099 × 150 ft
- TPA
- 1,700 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
- Surface
- Asphalt
- Lights
- 4-light PAPI (left) (3.2°)
- ILS
- LOC/DME · CAT I · LOC 111.3 (BXO)
- CTAF
- 122.95
More details — RWY 18
- Threshold elev
- 644 ft
- Markings
- nonprecision
- Approach obstacle
- Trees, 245 ft, 5,689 ft from threshold, 883 ft R of centerline — 22:1 slope to clear
- Threshold crossing height
- 51 ft
- TDZ elevation
- 644 ft
- Declared TORA/TODA/ASDA/LDA
- 7,099 / 7,099 / 7,099 / 7,099 ft
- End lights
- REIL
Pattern side: FAA NASR · TPA standard 1,000 ft AGL (not charted) · layout: FAA runway-end coordinates
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 06/24 | 12,007 ft | |
| 18/36 | 7,099 ft |
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Comms & NavAids
Communication frequencies
Before taxi
“Birmingham”Taxi & takeoff
“Birmingham”Departure & arrival
“Birmingham”Also
ATC assigns the exact frequency (in your clearance or on handoff) — which one depends on your SID (departing) or STAR (arriving).
By procedure & sector (11 frequencies)
| Frequency | Used by |
|---|---|
| 123.8 | CLASS C (050-230) |
| 127.675 | CLASS C (231-049) |
| 243.0 | EMERG |
| 256.8 | APCH/P DEP/P IC (050-230) · CLASS C (050-230) |
| 270.1 | ATIS |
| 294.7 | SFA |
| 305.2 | CD/P |
| 317.725 | LCL/P |
| 338.2 | APCH/P DEP/P (231-049) · CLASS C (231-049) |
| 348.6 | GND/P |
| 396.0 | SFA |
Source: FAA NASR (current 28-day cycle).
Instrument landing systems
RWY 24 · RWY 06 · RWY 18
| Runway | ILS |
|---|---|
| RWY 24 | ILS/DME · CAT I · LOC 109.5 (ROE) · GS 3.00° |
| RWY 06 | ILS · CAT II · LOC 110.3 (BHM) · GS 3.00° |
| RWY 18 | LOC/DME · CAT I · LOC 111.3 (BXO) |
Source: FAA NASR (current 28-day cycle).
Nearby navigation aids
VUZ 114.40 · OKW 111.00
| NavAid | Type | Freq · ch | Range | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VUZ · Vulcan | VORTAC | 114.40 · 91X | High | r129° / 9.9 NM |
| OKW · Brookwood | VORTAC | 111.00 · 47X | Low | r052° / 31.7 NM |
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Charts & procedures
Lowest minimums here: ILS with vertical guidance · VFR sectional →
Airport info
From the field
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Airport information
- ICAO / IATA
- KBHM / BHM
- Coordinates
- 33.5629, -86.7507
- Elevation
- 650 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 3W
- Sectional chart
- ATLANTA
- Airport use
- Public
- Control tower
- Yes
- Tower hours
- 24 hours
- Airspace
- Class C
- Weather station
- ASOS · 119.4 · ☎ 205-591-6172
- ARTCC
- ATLANTA (ZTL)
- Flight service (FSS)
- ANNISTON · 122.2 · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
- FSS outlet
- RCO → Anniston Radio (24)
- NOTAM facility
- BHM
- Attendance
- ALL ALL
- Beacon
- white-green (SS-SR)
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- lighted
- FAR 139 class
- I C
- GPS MON airport
- Yes
- Activated
- 1940/04
- Distance from city
- 4 NE
Night operations
- Rotating beacon
- white-green · SS-SR
- Pilot-controlled lighting
- Usually keyed on CTAF 122.95 — confirm the click sequence in the Chart Supplement ↗
Runway lighting aids — 06: 4-light PAPI (left) + ALSF2 · 24: 4-light PAPI (left) + MALSR · 18: 4-light PAPI (left).
FAA night windows (civil twilight, loggable night §1.1, currency §61.57) are under Sun & FAA night in the Weather section.
Services fuel · repairs · oxygen · attendance
- Fuel available
- 100LL, Jet A
- Bottled oxygen
- NONE
- Bulk oxygen
- HIGH/LOW
- Airframe service
- MAJOR
- Powerplant service
- MAJOR
- Parking
- tiedowns, hangars
- Other services
- Air freight, Air ambulance, Avionics, Cargo, Charter, Instruction, Rental, Aircraft sales, Survey
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Remarks FAA · 16 notes
General
- TWY G RSTRD TO ACFT 65000 LBS OR LESS.
- TWY M N OF RWY 6/24 RSTRD TO ACFT 75000 LBS OR LESS.
- TWY N RSTRD TO ACFT 204000 LBS OR LESS.
- BIRD ACTV INVOF RWYS.
- TWY F BTN RWY 18/36 & TWY G RSTRD TO ACFT 100000 LBS OR LESS.
- ANG: PPR RQR FOR ANG RAMP. NML OPR HRS 1300-2330Z++ TUE-FRI, CLSD WKNDS & HOL. NO SVC AVBL OUTSIDE THESE HRS WITHOUT PRIOR APVL. NO LCL OR ROUND-ROBIN FLT BY TRAN ACFT. CALL AIRFIELD OPS DSN 778-2555, C205-714-2555 FOR PPR 72 HR PRIOR (96 HRS FOR CARGO MSN). ALL INBD ACFT CTC ANG COMD POST "VULCN CONTROL" NO LATER THAN 15 MIN PRIOR TO LDG WITH PPR NR AND SUPPORT REQ. SPACE-A CAPABILITIES EXTREMELY LTD, PAX SVC LTD AVAILABILITY.
- TWY H S OF TWY H4 RSTRD TO ACFT WITH WINGSPAN LESS THAN 118 FT.
- TWY A BTN TWY A HLDG BAY AND TWY A3 RSTRD TO ACFT WITH WINGSPAN LESS THAN 150 FT.
- TWY H2 RSTRD TO ACFT WITH WINGSPAN LESS THAN 105 FT.
- TWY H3 RSTRD TO ACFT WITH WINGSPAN LESS THAN 105 FT.
Runways
- PCR VALUE: 1102/F/D/X/T
- PCR VALUE: 440/F/D/X/T
Lighting
- MALSR ATCT CTLD, OPS UMMONITORED.
Fuel
- A++100 (MIL)
Obstructions
- NAVAID SHELTER 149 FT FM RWY END, 405 FT L, 1 FT ABV RWY END ELEV.
- APCH SLOPE 25:1 DUE TO 44 FT POLE, 4424 FT FROM DSPLCD THR.
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Nearby airports
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About KBHM
Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM · KBHM) is an airport in Birmingham, AL, at 650 ft MSL. It has 2 runways, the longest 12,007 ft, with a control tower. This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for KBHM, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does KBHM have a control tower?
Yes. Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport has an operating FAA control tower. See the Comms & NavAids section for tower and ground frequencies.
What is the longest runway at KBHM?
Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport has 2 runways; the longest is 12,007 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is KBHM?
Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport is in Birmingham, AL, at an elevation of 650 ft MSL. Coordinates: 33.5629, -86.7507.
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