# BHM — Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport > Machine-readable reference for BHM. Single-airport scope. Re-fetch when content_generated_at changes. Canonical: https://airport.flights/airport/bhm HTML page: https://airport.flights/airport/bhm Markdown alt: https://airport.flights/airport/bhm.md JSON: https://airport.flights/api/airport/BHM.json (includes live arrivals + weather) Sitemap: https://airport.flights/sitemap-airports.xml Last refreshed: 2026-06-02T19:14:16.274+00:00 --- ## Identity - Name: Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport - IATA: BHM - ICAO: KBHM - City: Birmingham - Country: US (US) - Timezone: America/Chicago - Distance from city: 5 mi (8 km) northeast of downtown Birmingham - Runways: 2 - Terminals: 1 - Annual passengers: 3,243,023 - Official website: https://www.flybirmingham.com ## Overview Welcome Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) defies its "international" label by offering the ease and breeziness of a regional airport. Positioned just 5 miles northeast of downtown Birmingham, this compact airport lets you get through security faster than you'd expect, even during peak times. Locals love being able to arrive just 60–75 minutes before their flight, a luxury not often found in busier hubs. At a glance Handling approximately 3.2 million passengers annually with two runways, BHM is an accessible option for flyers, featuring a single terminal that's home to major carriers like American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, and Southwest Airlines. Despite its manageable size, complaints about limited amenities and food options persist, making it a wise choice to bring snacks with you. Terminals & layout The Main Terminal houses all three concourses (A, B, C), allowing for straightforward navigation and quick connections. All gates are accessible post-security, so if one checkpoint seems busier, you can clear security elsewhere and walk to your gate with ease. Getting to and from the city Getting to downtown Birmingham from BHM is efficient due to its proximity. Ri… ## Terminals (1) - **Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport Terminal** — airlines: American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Southwest Airlines, United Airlines URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bhm/terminals/main ## Dining (25) - **American Bagel** — Main · Local · Deli · $ · 4:30 am - 7:00 pm (Daily) URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bhm/restaurants/american-bagel-main - **Auntie Anne's** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bhm/restaurants/auntie-anne-s - **Birmingham Brewhouse** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bhm/restaurants/birmingham-brewhouse - **Burger King** — Main · Fast Food · American · $ · 4:30 AM - 7:00 PM (Daily) URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bhm/restaurants/burger-king-main - **Char Bar** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bhm/restaurants/char-bar - **Chick-Fil-A** — Main · Fast Food · American · $ · 4:30 am - 7:00 pm (Daily) URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bhm/restaurants/chick-fil-a-main - **Cinco De Mayo** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bhm/restaurants/cinco-de-mayo - **Farmer's Fridge** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bhm/restaurants/farmer-s-fridge - **Good People Brewing Co** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bhm/restaurants/good-people-brewing-co - **Great American Cookies** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bhm/restaurants/great-american-cookies - **Great Wraps** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bhm/restaurants/great-wraps - **Grounded in Birmingham** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bhm/restaurants/grounded-in-birmingham - **Jim N Nick's Bar-B-Q** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bhm/restaurants/jim-n-nick-s-bar-b-q - **O'Henry's Coffees** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bhm/restaurants/o-henry-s-coffees - **Red Mountain Grill** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bhm/restaurants/red-mountain-grill - **Rojo** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bhm/restaurants/rojo - **Starbucks** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bhm/restaurants/starbucks - **Starbucks** — Main · Coffee · Café · $ · 4:30 am - 5:00 pm (Daily) URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bhm/restaurants/starbucks-main - **Subway** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bhm/restaurants/subway - **Tacos Locos** — Main · Mexican · Casual · $$ · 4:30 am - 7:00 pm (Daily) URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bhm/restaurants/tacos-locos-main - **Talladega Grille** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bhm/restaurants/talladega-grille - **The Great American Bagel Bakery** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bhm/restaurants/the-great-american-bagel-bakery - **The Local Rustic Market** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bhm/restaurants/the-local-rustic-market - **The Scoreboard** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bhm/restaurants/the-scoreboard - **Vino Volo** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bhm/restaurants/vino-volo ## Lounges (4) - **Atlantic Aviation Lounge** — GA FBO · access: FBO, general aviation URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bhm/lounges/atlantic-aviation-lounge - **Signature Flight Support Lounge** — access: FBO, general aviation URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bhm/lounges/signature-flight-support-lounge - **US Customs Waiting Lounge** — access: International arrivals, government URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bhm/lounges/us-customs-waiting-lounge - **USO Lounge** — access: Main Terminal, military URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bhm/lounges/uso-lounge ## Shops (16) - **Best Buy Express** — Main URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bhm/shops/best-buy-express - **Birmingham Gifts** — Main URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bhm/shops/birmingham-gifts - **Books-A-Million** — Main URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bhm/shops/books-a-million - **Brighton Collectibles** — Main URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bhm/shops/brighton-collectibles - **Civil Rights Trail Market** — Main · Souvenirs URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bhm/shops/civil-rights-trail-market-main - **CNN Newsstand** — Main URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bhm/shops/cnn-newsstand - **Finish Line** — Main URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bhm/shops/finish-line - **Hudson** — Main URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bhm/shops/hudson - **Hudson News Vulcan** — Main · Travel Essentials URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bhm/shops/hudson-news-vulcan-main - **InMotion** — Main URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bhm/shops/inmotion - **Local Market** — Main URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bhm/shops/local-market - **Magic City Market** — Main · Souvenirs URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bhm/shops/magic-city-market-main - **Magic City Souvenirs** — Main URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bhm/shops/magic-city-souvenirs - **Paradies Lagardere** — Main URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bhm/shops/paradies-lagardere - **Stellar News** — Main URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bhm/shops/stellar-news - **Sunglass Hut** — Main URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bhm/shops/sunglass-hut ## Parking (11) - **Accessible Parking** — $17/day, 2/hr · next to terminal URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bhm/parking/accessible-parking - **Cell Phone Lot** — Free waiting area · $0/day URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bhm/parking/cell-phone-lot - **Economy Lot** — Surface · $10/day, 2/hr URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bhm/parking/economy-lot - **Electric Vehicle Charging Stations** — next to terminal URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bhm/parking/ev-charging-stations - **Long Stay Parking** — Long stay · $10.00/day, $1.50/hr, $70.00/week · 0.5 mi URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bhm/parking/long-stay-parking - **Overflow Parking Lot** — Surface URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bhm/parking/overflow-parking-lot - **Parking Deck A** — Garage URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bhm/parking/parking-deck-a - **Parking Deck B** — Garage URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bhm/parking/parking-deck-b - **Remote Parking** — Remote · $8.00/day, $1.00/hr, $56.00/week · 1 mi URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bhm/parking/remote-parking - **Short Stay Parking** — Short stay · $20.00/day, $2.00/hr, $140.00/week · next to terminal URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bhm/parking/short-stay-parking - **Valet Parking** — Valet · $30.00/day, $3.00/hr, $210.00/week · next to terminal URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bhm/parking/valet-parking ## Ground transport (10) - **Avis Shuttle** — Rental car shuttle · About 5–10 min total from terminal exit to car in normal conditions · Shuttles/people-mover service run throughout the day, synchronized with flight banks (exact headways not published) URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bhm/transport/avis-shuttle - **Budget Shuttle** — Rental car shuttle · About 5–10 min total from terminal exit to car in normal conditions · Shared rental shuttles/people-mover operate continuously during flight hours (exact headways not published) URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bhm/transport/budget-shuttle - **Enterprise Shuttle** — Rental car shuttle · Around 5–10 min from terminal exit to reaching your car, assuming moderate lines · Rental shuttles/people-mover operate throughout the day in sync with flights (no exact interval published) URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bhm/transport/enterprise-shuttle - **Greyhound Birmingham** — Intercity bus via downtown · 3–3.5 hr Birmingham–Atlanta by bus · 10–15 min Greyhound station–BHM by car · $20–40 Birmingham–Atlanta (typical advance range) · Several trips per day on main corridors (e.g., Birmingham–Atlanta) URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bhm/transport/greyhound-birmingham - **Lyft** — Rideshare · 10–15 min BHM–downtown in light traffic · $15–25 BHM–downtown (typical, before surge) · On-demand · generally <10–15 min wait, 24/7 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bhm/transport/lyft - **Max Transit Route 17** — Local bus · 40–60 min Eastwood–downtown depending on direction and traffic · $2.00 · Every 30–60 min · Reduced on Saturdays · No late-night service URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bhm/transport/max-transit-route-17 - **Max Transit Route 20** — Local bus · 45–60 min airport corridor to downtown (including walk/wait) · $2.00 · Every 30–60 min · Weekday day/evening only URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bhm/transport/max-transit-route-20 - **Megabus Birmingham** — Intercity coach via downtown · Similar to Greyhound on overlapping routes (e.g., ~3–3.5 hr Birmingham–Atlanta) · $5–25 on common promo fares (varies heavily by date/route) · Sparse/variable · route- and season-dependent URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bhm/transport/megabus-birmingham - **Uber** — Rideshare · 10–15 min BHM–downtown in light traffic · $15–25 BHM–downtown (typical, before surge) · On-demand · generally <10–15 min wait, 24/7 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bhm/transport/uber - **Yellow Cab of Birmingham** — Taxi · 10–15 min BHM–downtown in light traffic · $25–30 BHM–downtown (metered, plus tip) · On-demand via taxi stand or phone · typical waits 0–20 min depending on time of day URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bhm/transport/yellow-cab-of-birmingham ## Insider tips - _Time_: Traffic at security spikes from about 5–7 a.m. Arrive around 90 minutes prior during the morning bank of departures. - _Avoid_: Food options dwindle towards evening; eat downtown or bring snacks if flying late. - _Quiet_: The far ends of Concourses A and B offer quieter spots for calls or work between flights. - _Local_: Rideshares can be cost-effective but surge during events; compare to short-term parking fees. - _Insider_: If connecting flights, 35–40 minutes is usually enough due to the airport's compact layout. - _Family_: With kids, sit at the quiet ends of concourses where space is more open for play. - _Money_: Rental cars are both quicker and cheaper than taxis for reaching Birmingham suburbs like Tuscaloosa. - _Quiet_: Use landside seating near less-busy counters for a tranquil spot before security. --- ## Live data Live arrivals, departures, and weather are not in this static reference. Fetch: - https://airport.flights/api/airport/BHM.json — JSON with current live boards + weather (12h cache) - https://airport.flights/airport/bhm/arrivals — HTML page with live arrivals - https://airport.flights/airport/bhm/departures — HTML page with live departures