Is Birmingham a big airport?


Is Birmingham a big airport? Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) is the largest airport in Alabama in terms of passenger traffic, but it's still wonderfully small and easy to navigate with just one terminal of three concourses (A, B, and C).


What is busiest time of day for Birmingham Airport?

Birmingham Airport said their peak times for customers being at the airport are from 4am to 8am and then from 1pm to 4pm. But these times can vary from day to day.


Is Birmingham a small airport?

Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International (BHM) is a small multi-use airport located in the city of Birmingham, Alabama. It has associated Class Charlie airspace and first-time visitors need to be aware of the rules and requirements for Charlie airspace before departing for Birmingham.


How do I avoid queues at Birmingham Airport?

The Express Lane is a separate security lane, designed to enable passengers to bypass the regular queues.


Why are there big queues at Birmingham Airport?

Due to the new £40m construction of a new security hall which is expected to be ready in June 2024, the airport said passengers might find themselves queuing downstairs. Travellers swiftly vented their frustrations this morning on social media due to the long delays.


What time is rush hour at Birmingham Airport?

The airport is the biggest in the area and is easy to get to at any time of the day. Congestion only tends to occur around the usual rush-hour times, in the morning, between 7.30 am and 9.00 am and 4.30 pm and 6.00 pm.


Is Birmingham Airport a busy airport?

BHM served 3,090,604 passengers in 2019, and is the largest and busiest airport in the state of Alabama by passenger volume. The airfield can handle all aircraft types. The main runway is 12,007 feet (3,660 m) long. The secondary runway is 7,099 feet (2,164 m) long.