Birmingham, United States
Most important tips
A compact traveler cheat sheet for timing, terminals, food, and disruption checks.
Most important tips
A compact traveler cheat sheet for timing, terminals, food, and disruption checks.
CLEAR + PreCheck stack at BHM. Shops open 04:00; restaurant closing tracks the last flight.
Official TSA page: single central security entrance for all concourses; arrive at least 90 minutes out. CLEAR lane/enrollment 04:30–20:00 daily; PreCheck enrollment available at the CLEAR kiosk.
Live conditions
Security waits and operational status from official feeds, where the airport publishes them.
Full guide
Each section answers one trip question in depth.
Parking (official): Hourly L3 $2/hr max $26/day (6'2"); Daily L2+L4–7 $2/hr max $17/day; Economy $10/day shuttle 24/7; Oversized L1 $17/day (8'2"); Valet LAZ $28/day or $18 partial — (205) 767-2147. Parking help 205-599-0800; free jump-starts 205-599-0726.
No confirmed operating passenger lounge for airport_lounges. Priority Pass USA has no BHM row. Official Amenities lists quiet rooms, not a club. 2020 Primeclass news is historical only.
Empty the bottle at the single TSA portal; official amenities page does not map fillers.
Where to refill for free, and where a bottle costs the least airside.
Editorial and traveler reviews — what people actually complain about.
CLEAR + PreCheck stack at BHM. Shops open 04:00; restaurant closing tracks the last flight.
Official TSA page: single central security entrance for all concourses; arrive at least 90 minutes out. CLEAR lane/enrollment 04:30–20:00 daily; PreCheck enrollment available at the CLEAR kiosk.
Live conditions
Security waits and operational status from official feeds, where the airport publishes them.
Full guide
Each section answers one trip question in depth.
Parking (official): Hourly L3 $2/hr max $26/day (6'2"); Daily L2+L4–7 $2/hr max $17/day; Economy $10/day shuttle 24/7; Oversized L1 $17/day (8'2"); Valet LAZ $28/day or $18 partial — (205) 767-2147. Parking help 205-599-0800; free jump-starts 205-599-0726.
No confirmed operating passenger lounge for airport_lounges. Priority Pass USA has no BHM row. Official Amenities lists quiet rooms, not a club. 2020 Primeclass news is historical only.
Empty the bottle at the single TSA portal; official amenities page does not map fillers.
Where to refill for free, and where a bottle costs the least airside.
Editorial and traveler reviews — what people actually complain about.
Most important tips
A compact traveler cheat sheet for timing, terminals, food, and disruption checks.
Most important tips
A compact traveler cheat sheet for timing, terminals, food, and disruption checks.
Compact Alabama mid-size: curb to gate is short if you are on the right level.
Walk A to B to C airside without reclearing. Rentals are deck 1B — no rental shuttle. Map lists A1–A8, B1–B3/B5–B6, C1–C6.
Live conditions
Security waits and operational status from official feeds, where the airport publishes them.
Full guide
Each section answers one trip question in depth.
Parking (official): Hourly L3 $2/hr max $26/day (6'2"); Daily L2+L4–7 $2/hr max $17/day; Economy $10/day shuttle 24/7; Oversized L1 $17/day (8'2"); Valet LAZ $28/day or $18 partial — (205) 767-2147. Parking help 205-599-0800; free jump-starts 205-599-0726.
No confirmed operating passenger lounge for airport_lounges. Priority Pass USA has no BHM row. Official Amenities lists quiet rooms, not a club. 2020 Primeclass news is historical only.
Empty the bottle at the single TSA portal; official amenities page does not map fillers.
Where to refill for free, and where a bottle costs the least airside.
Editorial and traveler reviews — what people actually complain about.
Compact Alabama mid-size: curb to gate is short if you are on the right level.
Walk A to B to C airside without reclearing. Rentals are deck 1B — no rental shuttle. Map lists A1–A8, B1–B3/B5–B6, C1–C6.
Live conditions
Security waits and operational status from official feeds, where the airport publishes them.
Full guide
Each section answers one trip question in depth.
Parking (official): Hourly L3 $2/hr max $26/day (6'2"); Daily L2+L4–7 $2/hr max $17/day; Economy $10/day shuttle 24/7; Oversized L1 $17/day (8'2"); Valet LAZ $28/day or $18 partial — (205) 767-2147. Parking help 205-599-0800; free jump-starts 205-599-0726.
No confirmed operating passenger lounge for airport_lounges. Priority Pass USA has no BHM row. Official Amenities lists quiet rooms, not a club. 2020 Primeclass news is historical only.
Empty the bottle at the single TSA portal; official amenities page does not map fillers.
Where to refill for free, and where a bottle costs the least airside.
Editorial and traveler reviews — what people actually complain about.
Alternatives
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A current security estimate is not available. Check the official airport site or MyTSA before travel.
MyTSANo Flighty-reported operational issues for this airport.
Status update: 06:12 CDT
Source: Flighty Airports
Status response Sep 11, 11:12 UTC · Confirm live conditions with official sources before travel.
A current security estimate is not available. Check the official airport site or MyTSA before travel.
MyTSANo Flighty-reported operational issues for this airport.
Status update: 06:12 CDT
Source: Flighty Airports
Status response Sep 11, 11:12 UTC · Confirm live conditions with official sources before travel.
A current security estimate is not available. Check the official airport site or MyTSA before travel.
MyTSANo Flighty-reported operational issues for this airport.
Status update: 06:12 CDT
Source: Flighty Airports
Status response Sep 11, 11:12 UTC · Confirm live conditions with official sources before travel.
A current security estimate is not available. Check the official airport site or MyTSA before travel.
MyTSANo Flighty-reported operational issues for this airport.
Status update: 06:12 CDT
Source: Flighty Airports
Status response Sep 11, 11:12 UTC · Confirm live conditions with official sources before travel.