Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International (KBHM), Alabama
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International (KBHM) is a towered, tier-1 field serving the Birmingham, Alabama metro area, located roughly 3.56 nautical miles from the city center. The airport handles a substantial mix of business and commercial traffic, supported by a 12,007-foot primary runway and full Jet A and 100LL fuel availability. Onsite CBP inspection services, backed by a USDA compliance agreement, support international operations directly at the field.
Runways
Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International has two paved runways. The longest, 06/24, is 12,007 ft long and 150 ft wide, with an asphalt surface.
Runway geometry from published threshold coordinates. Not for navigation.
Runways are listed longest first.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International has Jet A and 100LL available on the field. Fueling is available 24 hours a day, every day, and the airport has an operating control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International has US Customs and Border Protection clearance available onsite, with general clearance for international arrivals. A USDA compliance agreement is in place.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International recorded 35,741 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in October. Business aviation traffic at KBHM concentrates around an October peak, with noticeably lower activity in the January-February period.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month October, 3,642 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International averages 20.4 days above 90°F in July, 14.9 freeze days in January and 0.2 snow days in January. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 91.0°F, and January the coldest, at 54.5°F.
Weather station is on the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International has published operating constraints in six categories: access, weight restrictions, runway notes, environmental, pavement strength and other notes.
Air National Guard ramp access requires prior permission. Normal operating hours are 1300-2330Z, Tuesday through Friday, with the ramp closed on weekends and holidays. No service is available outside these hours without prior approval. Local or round-robin flights by transient aircraft are not permitted. Prior permission requests should be directed to Airfield Operations at least 72 hours in advance, or 96 hours for cargo missions. All inbound aircraft must contact the ANG command post, call sign "Vulcan Control," no later than 15 minutes prior to landing, providing the prior permission number and support requirements. Space-available capabilities are extremely limited, and passenger service availability is limited.
Taxiway G is restricted to aircraft weighing 65,000 pounds or less.
Taxiway M north of Runway 6/24 is restricted to aircraft weighing 75,000 pounds or less.
Taxiway N is restricted to aircraft weighing 204,000 pounds or less.
Taxiway F between Runway 18/36 and Taxiway G is restricted to aircraft weighing 100,000 pounds or less.
A navaid shelter is located 149 feet from the runway end, 405 feet left of centerline, 1 foot above the runway end elevation.
The approach slope is 25:1 due to a 44-foot pole located 4,424 feet from the displaced threshold.
Bird activity is present in the vicinity of the runways.
PCR value: 1102/F/D/X/T.
PCR value: 440/F/D/X/T.
Taxiway H south of Taxiway H4 is restricted to aircraft with a wingspan less than 118 feet.
Taxiway A between the Taxiway A holding bay and Taxiway A3 is restricted to aircraft with a wingspan less than 150 feet.
Taxiway H2 is restricted to aircraft with a wingspan less than 105 feet.
Taxiway H3 is restricted to aircraft with a wingspan less than 105 feet.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International has five airfields within 33 NM. The closest is Bessemer National (KEKY), 17.42 NM southwest.
Part of the Birmingham area.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
Skystar at KBHM
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The same order, priced two ways.
$2,400.00 catering order at KBHM.
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What the kitchen invoices us is what your quote reads.
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It does not move with the size of the order.
At cost.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the runway length at KBHM?
Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International (KBHM) operates two paved asphalt runways. Runway 06/24 is the primary strip at 12,007 feet long and 150 feet wide. Runway 18/36 provides a secondary option at 7,099 feet long, also 150 feet wide. Both runways support the mix of business and commercial traffic recorded at the field. The longer runway carries a PCR value of 1102/F / D/X / T, while the shorter one is rated 440/F / D/X / T.
Are there taxiway weight restrictions at KBHM?
Yes, several taxiways at Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International carry specific weight limits. Taxiway G is restricted to aircraft weighing 65,000 pounds or less. Taxiway M north of Runway 6/24 allows aircraft up to 75,000 pounds. Taxiway N permits aircraft up to 204,000 pounds, and Taxiway F between Runway 18/36 and Taxiway G is capped at 100,000 pounds. Dispatchers planning heavier movements at KBHM should route accordingly based on these limits.
Does KBHM have customs and CBP inspection services?
Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International (KBHM) has customs inspection services available onsite. CBP inspection is paired with a USDA compliance agreement for agricultural clearance. This combination allows international arrivals to be processed directly at the field rather than diverting to a nearer customs facility. Operators planning international flights into KBHM can rely on onsite processing as part of standard arrival planning.
What wingspan restrictions apply to taxiways at KBHM?
Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International has several taxiway segments limited by aircraft wingspan. Taxiway H south of Taxiway H4 is restricted to aircraft with a wingspan under 118 feet. Taxiway A between the holding bay and Taxiway A3 is limited to wingspans under 150 feet. Taxiways H2 and H3 are each restricted to aircraft with wingspans under 105 feet. Flight planners at KBHM should confirm aircraft dimensions against these segments before requesting specific taxi routes.
When is business aviation traffic busiest at KBHM?
Business aviation traffic at Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International (KBHM) peaks in October, with 3,642 operations recorded that month according to FAA TFMSC data. May and April also see elevated activity, at 3,241 and 3,122 operations respectively. The quieter months fall between January and February, with bizav operations near 2,600. Total annual business aviation operations at KBHM reached 35,741 in 2025 against 84,016 total operations. Dispatchers should anticipate tighter scheduling windows during the October peak.