Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM)

Overview

Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) is a key airport for central Alabama, and serves more than three million passengers per year. The airport is situated just five miles (8km) from downtown Birmingham in Alabama. The single terminal building at Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport is divided into two concourses, B and C. Concourse C is the only one currently in use at the airport. Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport mainly provides connections to destinations within the United States, such as Miami, Houston, Dallas, Detroit, Chicago, New Orleans and Charlotte. Birmingham airport is blessed with famously friendly staff, and displays an interesting collection of public art throughout the terminal building, with the best pieces being contributions from internationally renowned artist Larry Kirkland.

Location

The airport is conveniently located five miles (8km) from Birmingham�s downtown business district.

Getting to the city

Several shuttle services, including the Airport Express and the Birmingham Door to Door, operate between the airport and the city, but reservations must be made prior to arrival. Taxi services are available 24 hours a day at ground level outside the baggage claim area.

Time

GMT -6 (GMT -5 from the second Sunday in March to the first Sunday in November).

Contacts

Tel: +1 205 595 0533

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Birmingham Airport Taxis: the taxi fares above are intended as a guideline only.