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Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport

Birmingham, United States

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Updated Sep 11, 2026 · Airportist Score not yet published

IATA BHM / ICAO KBHM. Birmingham Airport Authority, 5900 Messer Airport Hwy, Birmingham, AL 35212. Phone 205-595-0533. Official https://www.flybirmingham.com/. AirNav elev 650 ft, 4 mi NE of downtown; runways 06/24 12,007x150 and 18/36 7,099x150 (AirNav, 11 Sep 2026). Passenger terminal only — ANG ramp is PPR/separate.
Official statistical report: 3,283,164 total passengers in calendar 2025 (+1% vs 2024). Alabama's busiest commercial airport by passengers.
Official airlines (11 Sep 2026): American, Delta, Southwest, United, Breeze (service starting July 2026); 22 nonstop airport destinations. One terminal, Concourses A/B/C after a single central TSA entrance.
TSA PreCheck yes; CLEAR yes with lane/enrollment 04:30–20:00 daily and on-site PreCheck enrollment at the CLEAR kiosk (official TSA page). clearme.com lists Birmingham-Shuttlesworth. Arrive at least 90 minutes (official).
No Priority Pass lounge on live USA list (11 Sep 2026). Official Amenities has meditation/sensory/nursing/Kidzone — not a club. 2020 Primeclass Concourse B announcement is not a live listing. Do not confuse with BHX (UK) lounges.
Parking since 1 Jul 2025 (official): Hourly deck $26/day, Daily deck $17/day, Economy $10/day 24/7 shuttle, Valet $28/day. Rentals in parking-deck section 1B. Free Cell Phone Lot at 5600 Airline Drive.

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Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport

Birmingham, United States

Editorial guide

BHM quick facts

Updated Sep 11, 2026 · Airportist Score not yet published

IATA BHM / ICAO KBHM. Birmingham Airport Authority, 5900 Messer Airport Hwy, Birmingham, AL 35212. Phone 205-595-0533. Official https://www.flybirmingham.com/. AirNav elev 650 ft, 4 mi NE of downtown; runways 06/24 12,007x150 and 18/36 7,099x150 (AirNav, 11 Sep 2026). Passenger terminal only — ANG ramp is PPR/separate.
Official statistical report: 3,283,164 total passengers in calendar 2025 (+1% vs 2024). Alabama's busiest commercial airport by passengers.
Official airlines (11 Sep 2026): American, Delta, Southwest, United, Breeze (service starting July 2026); 22 nonstop airport destinations. One terminal, Concourses A/B/C after a single central TSA entrance.
TSA PreCheck yes; CLEAR yes with lane/enrollment 04:30–20:00 daily and on-site PreCheck enrollment at the CLEAR kiosk (official TSA page). clearme.com lists Birmingham-Shuttlesworth. Arrive at least 90 minutes (official).
No Priority Pass lounge on live USA list (11 Sep 2026). Official Amenities has meditation/sensory/nursing/Kidzone — not a club. 2020 Primeclass Concourse B announcement is not a live listing. Do not confuse with BHX (UK) lounges.
Parking since 1 Jul 2025 (official): Hourly deck $26/day, Daily deck $17/day, Economy $10/day 24/7 shuttle, Valet $28/day. Rentals in parking-deck section 1B. Free Cell Phone Lot at 5600 Airline Drive.

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A compact traveler cheat sheet for timing, terminals, food, and disruption checks.

Timing

One TSA portal; official advice is 90 minutes

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.

Layout

Upper ticketing, lower bags, A/B/C after one clear

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.

Food

Local names beat the national defaults

Clear first — the interesting kitchens are airside.

Official dining: Red Mountain Grill (B, airfield view), Tacos Locos (C), Scoreboard (A), plus Chick-fil-A, Starbucks, American Bagel, Burger King.

Lounges

No Priority Pass room — and BHX is the wrong airport

Use meditation/sensory rooms or a quiet gate; do not walk looking for a club.

Live Priority Pass USA has no BHM row. Aspire/No1/Clubrooms hits are Birmingham UK (BHX). 2020 Primeclass news is not on today's Amenities page.

Live conditions

Right now at BHM

Security waits and operational status from official feeds, where the airport publishes them.

Guide sources

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Updated Sep 11, 2026

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A compact traveler cheat sheet for timing, terminals, food, and disruption checks.

Timing

One TSA portal; official advice is 90 minutes

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.

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Most important tips

Know before you go

A compact traveler cheat sheet for timing, terminals, food, and disruption checks.

Timing

One TSA portal; official advice is 90 minutes

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.

Layout

Upper ticketing, lower bags, A/B/C after one clear

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.

Food

Local names beat the national defaults

Clear first — the interesting kitchens are airside.

Official dining: Red Mountain Grill (B, airfield view), Tacos Locos (C), Scoreboard (A), plus Chick-fil-A, Starbucks, American Bagel, Burger King.

Lounges

No Priority Pass room — and BHX is the wrong airport

Use meditation/sensory rooms or a quiet gate; do not walk looking for a club.

Live Priority Pass USA has no BHM row. Aspire/No1/Clubrooms hits are Birmingham UK (BHX). 2020 Primeclass news is not on today's Amenities page.

Live conditions

Right now at BHM

Security waits and operational status from official feeds, where the airport publishes them.

Security wait times

A current security estimate is not available. Check the official airport site or MyTSA before travel.

MyTSA

Official airport site TSA screening guide

Operational status

Normal operations

No Flighty-reported operational issues for this airport.

Status update: 06:12 CDT

Source: Flighty Airports

Status response Sep 11, 11:54 UTC · Confirm live conditions with official sources before travel.

Guide sources

References behind the editorial guide for BHM.

Updated Sep 11, 2026

14 official sources

Full guide

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Most important tips

Know before you go

A compact traveler cheat sheet for timing, terminals, food, and disruption checks.

Timing

One TSA portal; official advice is 90 minutes

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.

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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.

Food

Local names beat the national defaults

Clear first — the interesting kitchens are airside.

Official dining: Red Mountain Grill (B, airfield view), Tacos Locos (C), Scoreboard (A), plus Chick-fil-A, Starbucks, American Bagel, Burger King.

Lounges

No Priority Pass room — and BHX is the wrong airport

Use meditation/sensory rooms or a quiet gate; do not walk looking for a club.

Live Priority Pass USA has no BHM row. Aspire/No1/Clubrooms hits are Birmingham UK (BHX). 2020 Primeclass news is not on today's Amenities page.

Live conditions

Right now at BHM

Security waits and operational status from official feeds, where the airport publishes them.

Security wait times

A current security estimate is not available. Check the official airport site or MyTSA before travel.

MyTSA

Official airport site TSA screening guide

Operational status

Normal operations

No Flighty-reported operational issues for this airport.

Status update: 06:12 CDT

Source: Flighty Airports

Status response Sep 11, 11:54 UTC · Confirm live conditions with official sources before travel.

Security wait times

A current security estimate is not available. Check the official airport site or MyTSA before travel.

MyTSA

Official airport site TSA screening guide

Operational status

Normal operations

No Flighty-reported operational issues for this airport.

Status update: 06:12 CDT

Source: Flighty Airports

Status response Sep 11, 11:54 UTC · Confirm live conditions with official sources before travel.

Security wait times

A current security estimate is not available. Check the official airport site or MyTSA before travel.

MyTSA

Official airport site TSA screening guide

Operational status

Normal operations

No Flighty-reported operational issues for this airport.

Status update: 06:12 CDT

Source: Flighty Airports

Status response Sep 11, 11:54 UTC · Confirm live conditions with official sources before travel.

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