Most locals just say “the parking deck” and mean Deck B
At Birmingham–Shuttlesworth (BHM), flyers rarely separate Parking Deck B from Deck A in conversation; they treat the whole multi‑level garage by the Main Terminal as one structure with hourly, daily, and oversize sections. Officially it’s a structured garage, 2 minutes on foot from the terminal doors, and it sits directly across the roadway from the main ticketing level.
The deck runs several levels: level 3 is posted as hourly parking, levels 2 and 4–7 are marked for daily, and level 1 handles oversize vehicles that can’t clear the standard height bars. That mix means Parking Deck B functions less like a distinct building and more like another labeled portion of the same garage stack serving the Main Terminal at BHM.
Walking time matters here: from the middle levels (2–4), you’re roughly a 2‑minute covered walk into the Main Terminal check‑in area, with elevators and stairs positioned at several points along the structure. Because the deck is attached via crosswalks and covered paths, you avoid shuttle waits and can cut timing closer than with off‑airport lots that add 10–15 minutes for vans.
Rates at the BHM parking deck are split by level use: hourly pricing applies on level 3, while daily rates hit on levels 2 and 4–7, so Parking Deck B’s value depends entirely on how long you leave the car. Oversize parking on level 1 uses its own daily rate schedule but keeps the same direct walk to the Main Terminal, so even tall trucks and larger SUVs stay in the main garage footprint.
Practical tip: If your trip is longer than about 24 hours, skip level 3 and head straight to a daily section on level 2 or 4–7 to avoid accidentally paying hourly rates for a multi‑day stay.
2 min walk