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Birmingham Shuttlesworth BHM Airport Overview

Birmingham Shuttlesworth International Airport BHM is Alabama's largest airport serving the Greater Birmingham area and surrounding southeastern cities. The Airport was formerly known as 'Birmingham International Airport' and renamed in 2008 in honor of Alabama's civil rights activist, The Rev. Fred Shuttlesworth. The Airport is located 4.5 miles from downtown Birmingham, and is adjacent to Interstate Hwys. 59 & 20, and accessible via  I-459 & I-65.

With an estimated 2.9 million passengers in 2012, Birmingham Shuttlesworth Airport is served by many major airlines offering direct flights to over 25 U.S. cities with connections around the world.

NOTE:  Arrive at least 90 minutes prior to scheduled deparrtre for check-in & screening!

The passenger terminal at Birmingham Shuttlesworth Airport, built in a semi-circle, has at present a ground level and an upper level, and Concourses B & C.  (For more information, please refer to 'Terminal Map' page.)

Parking options at BHM Airport:  The now fully covered parking deck has access to the terminal. (For more information, please refer to 'Airport Parking' page.)

Rental car counters for major agencies are now in the Rental Car Facility in section C of the Parking Deck.

To get from Birmingham Shuttlesworth Airport to your destination you can rent a car, take a taxi, a limo or a shuttle bus. You have to make arrangements for shuttle or limousine service prior to your arrival at the airport as they operate by reservation only.
All shuttles and ground transportation are now available on the lower roadway outer commercial lane.

1. Taxis: American, Award, Birmingham, Hill & Yellow  cabs.
2. Limos: Alabama Limo 800-633-0223; Express / Atlanta Airport Shuttle 205-591-7770; Birmingham Door-to-Door 205-591-5550,
3. Meteors Shuttle 205-980-1083; e-Shuttle 205-702-4566
4. Birmingham Door-to-Door 205-591-5550
5. Airport Express (Atlanta Airport Shuttle) 205-951-7770

Present and Future Airport Developments: Phase I of the 'Makeover Project' has been completed;  Phase II will be the construction on Concourse C.





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Birmingham Shuttlesworth BHM Airport Update History

  • Updated BHM Airports page - May 2, 2013
  • Updated BHM Food & Stores page - May 2, 2013
  • Updated BHM Airport Intro page - Mar 30, 2013
  • Updated BHM Direct Flights page - Jan 18, 2013
  • Updated BHM Parking On site page - Dec 27, 2012