Birmingham Airport (EGBB)
Large airport · Birmingham, West Midlands, England, United Kingdom
Airport data
| Name | Birmingham Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | EGBB |
| IATA | BHX |
| Elevation | 327 ft (100 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 52°27'14" W 1°44'53" 52.45390, -1.74803 |
| Location | Birmingham, West Midlands, England, United Kingdom |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15/33 | 10,013 ft (3052 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Birmingham Airport at a glance
Birmingham Airport is a large airport in Birmingham, West Midlands, England, United Kingdom, known to airline systems as BHX. The field elevation of 327 ft (100 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at EGBB are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
The single runway, 15/33, offers 10,013 ft (3052 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 15 points roughly 150° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for EGBB shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Birmingham Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| RAF Cosford | EGWC | 43 km (23 NM) |
| East Midlands Airport | EGNX | 51 km (28 NM) |
| Gloucestershire Airport | EGBJ | 68 km (37 NM) |
| Nottingham City Airport | EGBN | 69 km (37 NM) |
| RAF Shawbury | EGOS | 73 km (39 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Birmingham Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 327 ft field elevation of Birmingham Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 88 airports and airfields we list for United Kingdom — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Birmingham Airport
What is the ICAO code of Birmingham Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Birmingham Airport is EGBB, and its IATA code is BHX. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Birmingham Airport above sea level?
Birmingham Airport sits at an elevation of 327 feet (100 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Birmingham Airport located?
The airport lies at 52.4539, -1.7480 — in Birmingham, West Midlands, England, United Kingdom, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is RAF Cosford, about 43 km away.
Does EGBB publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for EGBB appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Birmingham Airport?
Birmingham Airport has one runway. The longest, 15/33, measures 10,013 ft (3052 m) with a ASP surface.