Birmingham Airport (EGBB)
Birmingham, United Kingdom · Europe
By Renzo, CPL
ICAO
EGBB
IATA
BHX
City
Birmingham
Country
United Kingdom
Region
Europe
Elevation
327 ft
Runways
2 runways
Coordinates
52.4539, -1.7480
Overview
Major UK Midlands airport with flight training organizations in the surrounding area.
Current Weather at EGBB
Pilots flying into or out of Birmingham Airport should always check the latest METAR (Meteorological Aerodrome Report) before departure. A METAR is a standardized weather observation issued every hour (or more frequently as a SPECI when conditions change rapidly). It includes wind direction and speed, visibility, cloud layers, temperature, dewpoint, and altimeter setting -- everything you need for a safe go/no-go decision.
Live conditions
Current METAR
METAR EGBB 030850Z 18009KT 6000 -RA BKN011 13/11 Q1001Wind 180° at 9 kt — likely active runway near heading 18
Current TAF
TAF EGBB 030458Z 0306/0406 21007KT 9999 FEW030 TEMPO 0307/0312 6000 RA BKN012 PROB30 TEMPO 0307/0312 3000 +RA BKN008 BECMG 0309/0312 23018G30KT TEMPO 0312/0321 6000 SHRA PROB30 TEMPO 0312/0320 4000 +SHRA BKN014 BKN025CB BECMG 0318/0321 21012KT PROB30 TEMPO 0321/0406 23015G25KT 6000 SHRA RA BKN010Decode METAR for EGBB
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Check Weather Before Your Flight
A thorough weather briefing is essential for safe flight operations at Birmingham Airport. Here are the key weather products every pilot should review:
- METARHourly surface observation for EGBB. Includes wind, visibility, ceiling, temp/dewpoint, and altimeter.
- TAFTerminal Aerodrome Forecast covering the next 24-30 hours. Look for expected wind shifts, visibility changes, and precipitation.
- NOTAMNotices to Air Missions for EGBB. Check for runway closures, taxiway restrictions, and navaid outages.
- PIREPPilot Reports from aircraft near Birmingham. Real-world turbulence, icing, and cloud top reports.
- SIG/AIRMETArea forecasts for significant weather, turbulence, and icing that may affect operations around Birmingham Airport.
Learn to read sectional charts to plan your route visually, and use our crosswind calculator to check runway compatibility with current winds.
Pilot Resources at Birmingham Airport
Radio Frequencies
Always verify current frequencies in the Chart Supplement (formerly A/FD) before flight. Common frequencies for airports like EGBB include ATIS/AWOS, Ground, Tower (if towered), Approach/Departure, and Clearance Delivery. Frequencies change -- never rely on outdated sources.
Flight Schools Nearby
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Private Pilot Guide
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METAR Decoder
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Sectional Chart Guide
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Training Availability
Flight Training Available
Birmingham Airport has flight schools and training programs operating on the field or nearby. Browse flight schools
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