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IATA: BHM · Birmingham, United States

Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport Guide

CapitalWashington
Population340,110,988
CurrencyUSD $ United States dollar
LanguageEnglish
Time ZoneUTC-05:00 CDT
AirportBHM
Distance—
Flight Time—
Visitors/yr~6,136,963

Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (IATA: BHM) is a key aviation hub serving Birmingham and the wider United States region. The airport operates 2 passenger terminals, handling millions of passengers annually.

Getting to Birmingham from BHM

Train and metro offer the fastest connections (20–40 min). Buses and shared shuttles are the most affordable. Taxis and rideshare apps (Uber, Bolt) are ideal with luggage or in groups.

Terminals & Facilities

Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport has 2 terminals with duty-free retail, restaurants, business lounges, family zones and prayer rooms. Free WiFi is available throughout.

Airport Lounges at BHM

Multiple lounges are accessible via Priority Pass, Amex Platinum, airline status or day-pass purchase. Amenities include complimentary food and drinks, fast WiFi and shower facilities.

Parking

Short-stay, long-stay and meet-and-greet options are available at Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport. Pre-booking online saves 30–50% versus paying at the gate.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) at a glance

IATA / ICAO
BHM / KBHM
Serves
Birmingham
Country
United States
Local time now
22:24 (CDT)
Time zone
America/Chicago
Currency
USD ($)
Capital
Washington
Coordinates
33.5629, -86.7535

Alternative airports near BHM

Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport · Atlanta (ATL)216 km
Straight-line distance from BHM. A nearby airport is often materially cheaper on the same route — worth checking both before booking.

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Nonstop destinations from BHM

Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport has published nonstop service to 25 airports across 1 countries. The busiest are listed first, with straight-line distance from BHM.

DestinationIATACountryDistance
Dallas-Fort WorthDFWUnited States959 km
AtlantaATLUnited States215 km
CharlotteCLTUnited States563 km
ChicagoORDUnited States941 km
MiamiMIAUnited States1,065 km
DetroitDTWUnited States1,006 km
New YorkLGAUnited States1,392 km
MemphisMEMUnited States338 km
MinneapolisMSPUnited States1,375 km
DenverDENUnited States1,740 km
HoustonIAHUnited States903 km
WashingtonDCAUnited States1,050 km
PhiladelphiaPHLUnited States1,241 km
NashvilleBNAUnited States284 km
BaltimoreBWIUnited States1,096 km
DallasDALUnited States942 km
HoustonHOUUnited States917 km
JacksonvilleJAXUnited States586 km
Las VegasLASUnited States2,598 km
OrlandoMCOUnited States771 km
ChicagoMDWUnited States918 km
New OrleansMSYUnited States517 km
PhoenixPHXUnited States2,336 km
St LouisSTLUnited States661 km

Airlines serving BHM

5 carriers publish nonstop service at BHM, ranked by how many routes each one appears on. Counts include codeshares, so a carrier can be listed here while the aircraft is flown by a partner. Schedules change seasonally — check the operating carrier on your own dates before booking.

AirlineCodeTypeRoutes
Southwest AirlinesWNBudget24
Delta Air LinesDLFull Service12
United AirlinesUAFull Service8
American AirlinesAAFull Service4
Gulf AirGFFull Service2

At the airport

General guidance rather than BHM-specific detail — terminal counts, lounge locations, desk opening hours and lost-property arrangements change often, so confirm those on the airport’s own site before you travel.

SecurityAllow longer than you think at peak departure banks - typically early morning and late evening. Liquids and electronics rules still differ by airport even where scanners have been upgraded.
ImmigrationArriving passengers clear immigration at the first point of entry into a country, not at the final destination, which is what makes tight connections risky on separate tickets.
Terminal transfersWhere an airport has multiple terminals, allow for a shuttle or train between them. Airside transfers are faster, but a change of terminal often means re-clearing security.
Wi-FiFree Wi-Fi is now near-universal at scheduled-service airports, usually with a time limit or an email sign-in. Download boarding passes before you land in case sign-in fails.
Food and shopsMost retail sits airside, after security. Landside options before security are usually thinner and close earlier.
AccessibilityRequest assistance through your airline at least 48 hours ahead. It is a legal entitlement across the EU, UK and US, but only guaranteed when pre-booked.
CurrencyAirport exchange desks carry the widest spreads of anywhere in a country. An ATM in the arrivals hall, or a card with no foreign-transaction fee, is almost always cheaper.
Lost propertyItems left on the aircraft go to the airline; items left in the terminal go to the airport operator. They are separate systems, so report to the right one.