Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (KBHM)

Birmingham, United States · North America

By Renzo, CPL

ICAO

KBHM

IATA

BHM

City

Birmingham

Country

United States

Region

North America

Elevation

644 ft

Runways

2 runways

Coordinates

33.5629, -86.7535

Overview

Alabama hub with rolling terrain and varied weather. Good for building diverse flying experience.

Current Weather at KBHM

Pilots flying into or out of Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International 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 KBHM 030853Z 08007KT 10SM BKN250 18/12 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP218 T01830122 51004

Wind 080° at 7 kt — likely active runway near heading 08

Current TAF

TAF KBHM 030526Z 0306/0406 07008KT P6SM SCT250 FM031500 09010G18KT P6SM SKC FM040100 10004KT P6SM SKC

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Check Weather Before Your Flight

A thorough weather briefing is essential for safe flight operations at Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport. Here are the key weather products every pilot should review:

METARHourly surface observation for KBHM. 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 KBHM. 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-Shuttlesworth International 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-Shuttlesworth International Airport

Radio Frequencies

Always verify current frequencies in the Chart Supplement (formerly A/FD) before flight. Common frequencies for airports like KBHM include ATIS/AWOS, Ground, Tower (if towered), Approach/Departure, and Clearance Delivery. Frequencies change -- never rely on outdated sources.

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Private Pilot Guide

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METAR Decoder

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Sectional Chart Guide

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