Birmingham Airport (BHX) is an international airport holding a CAA Public Use Aerodrome License. It was originally named Elmdon Airport (BHX) at the time of opening in 1939. This facility has since been renamed many times. It was also known as Birmingham International Airport (BHX).
Birmingham Airport (BHX) is one of the busiest airports in the United Kingdom. It served nearly 13 million passengers in 2017.
General Information about Birmingham Airport
The following table is an overview of BHX Airport indicated below:
| Airport | Birmingham Airport |
| Airport Type | Public |
| Owner | Seven metropolitan boroughs of West Midlands county (49%), the Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan (48.25%) and employees (2.75%)[1] |
| Operator | Birmingham Airport Ltd |
| Built In (Year) | 1939 |
| Serves | West Midlands conurbation, City of Coventry, Shropshire, Warwickshire and Worcestershire |
| Birmingham Airport Code | BHX |
| Birmingham Airport Terminals | 2 |
| Birmingham International Airport Runway | 1 |
| Birmingham International Airport Coordinates | 52°27′14″N 001°44′53″W |
| Birmingham Airport Address | Trident Rd, Birmingham B26 3QJ, United Kingdom |
| Official Website | https://www.birminghamairport.co.uk/ |
| Official Phone Number | 44 871 222 0072 |
| Elevation | 341 ft / 104 m |
Birmingham Airport Code
Birmingham Airport code is BHX. It is located at a height of 104 meters above sea level, about 13 km southeast of Birmingham city centre in England.
| IATA CODE | BHX |
| ICAO CODE | EGBB |
| FAA CODE | N/A |
| WORLD AREA CODE | 493 |
| COUNTRY CODE | GBR |
| ZIP CODE | B26 3QJ |
| IATA METROPOLITAN CODE | BHX |
Birmingham Airport Map
The Birmingham Airport location Map is a useful tool for finding your way around the airport, and for planning your journey.
Birmingham International Airport Runways
Birmingham Airport (BHX) is served by a single world-class runway:
| Name | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
| 15-33 | 10,013 ft | 151 ft | Asphalt | Yes |
Birmingham Airport Terminal
Birmingham Airport (BHX) hosts two terminals: Terminal 1 and Terminal 2.
Terminal 1
Terminal 1 was opened in 1984. This facility has been upgraded many times to accommodate the rising passenger traffic.
Terminal 2
Terminal 2 is also known as Eurohub. It commenced operations in 1991 and serves British Airways, Air France, and KLM.
Nearest Airports to Birmingham Airport (BHX)
Some of the closest airports to BHX Airport are:
- East Midlands Airports – 42 miles
- Gloucestershire Airport – 49 miles
- Manchester Airport – 83 miles
- Hawarden Airport – 89 miles
- London Luton Airport – 91 miles
- Bristol Airport – 95 miles
Airlines Operating from Birmingham Airport (BHX)
The following airlines operate from Birmingham Airport:
- Aer Lingus
- Aer Lingus Regional
- Air France
- AnadoluJet
- Aurigny
- Austrian Airlines
- BH Air
- Blue Air
- Blue Islands
- Brussels Airlines
- Corendon Airlines
- Eastern Airways
- easyJet
- Emirates
- Eurowings
- Jet2.com
- KLM
- Qatar Airways
- Scandivanian Airlines
