BHX
Birmingham International Airport
Birmingham · United KingdomICAO EGBB
Birmingham International Airport (BHX) is an airport serving Birmingham, United Kingdom, located in the Northern and Western hemispheres at coordinates 52° 27' 14.0" N, 1° 44' 52.9" W. The airport sits at an elevation of 327 feet (100 meters) above sea level. With 81 direct destinations served by 26 airlines, it is a significant regional hub for air travel. The local timezone is Europe/London (GMT+1).
Destinations
81
Airlines
26
Elevation ft
327/ 100m
Europe/London
GMT+1
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Airport Details
IATA Code
BHX
ICAO Code
EGBB
City
Birmingham
Country
United Kingdom
Elevation
327 ft
Local Time
05:49 PM (GMT+1)
Coordinates
Latitude:52.4539°
Longitude:-1.7480°
Popular Routes from BHX
| Destination | City | Distance | Flight Time | Type | CO2 (Economy) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACE | Arrecife, Spain | 1,732 mi | 3h 57m | medium-haul | 435 kg | View |
| FUE | Fuerteventura, Spain | 1,769 mi | 4h 1m | medium-haul | 444 kg | View |
| PMI | Palma de Mallorca, Spain | 916 mi | 2h 14m | short-haul | 376 kg | View |
| TFS | Tenerife, Spain | 1,849 mi | 4h 10m | medium-haul | 464 kg | View |
| ALC | Alicante, Spain | 980 mi | 2h 31m | medium-haul | 246 kg | View |
| DLM | Dalaman, Turkey | 1,836 mi | 4h 9m | medium-haul | 461 kg | View |
| AYT | Antalya, Turkey | 1,905 mi | 4h 16m | medium-haul | 478 kg | View |
| DBV | Dubrovnik, Croatia | 1,153 mi | 2h 51m | medium-haul | 290 kg | View |
| FAO | Faro, Portugal | 1,108 mi | 2h 46m | medium-haul | 278 kg | View |
| LCA | Larnaca, Cyprus | 2,115 mi | 4h 40m | medium-haul | 531 kg | View |
Airlines Operating at BHX
26 active airlines serving Birmingham International Airport.
Aer Lingus
EIIreland
Air Bourbon
ZBReunion
Air France
AFFrance
Air India Limited
AIIndia
Air Malta
KMMalta
Air Sicilia
BMItaly
Brussels Airlines
SNBelgium
Condor Flugdienst
DEGermany
Eastern Airways
T3United Kingdom
Emirates
EKUnited Arab Emirates
Flybe
BEUnited Kingdom
Germanwings
4UGermany
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines
KLNetherlands
Lufthansa
LHGermany
Lufthansa Cargo
LHGermany
Monarch Airlines
ZBUnited Kingdom
Pakistan International Airlines
PKPakistan
Qantas
QFAustralia
Ryanair
FRIreland
Scandinavian Airlines System
SKSweden
Swiss International Air Lines
LXSwitzerland
Transavia France
TOFrance
Turkish Airlines
TKTurkey
Turkmenistan Airlines
T5Turkmenistan
United Airlines
UAUnited States
easyJet
U2United Kingdom
CO2 Emissions Reference
Estimated carbon dioxide emissions per passenger for sample flight distances, based on DEFRA 2024 emission factors.
| Route Type | Distance | Economy | Premium Eco | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-haul | 800 km | 204 kg | 326 kg | 592 kg | 816 kg |
| Medium-haul | 3,000 km | 468 kg | 749 kg | 1357 kg | 1872 kg |
| Long-haul | 8,000 km | 1200 kg | 1920 kg | 3480 kg | 4800 kg |
Values are estimates based on average emission factors. Actual emissions vary by aircraft type, load factor, and routing.
Nearby Airports
Airports closest to Birmingham International Airport that may serve as alternatives.
| Airport | IATA | City | Country | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | EMA | East Midlands | United Kingdom | 51 km |
| Gloucestershire Airport | GLO | Golouchestershire | United Kingdom | 69 km |
| Manchester Airport | MAN | Manchester | United Kingdom | 106 km |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | LBA | Leeds | United Kingdom | 157 km |
| Robin Hood Doncaster Sheffield Airport | DSA | Doncaster, Sheffield | United Kingdom | 125 km |
| Bournemouth Airport | BOH | Bournemouth | United Kingdom | 186 km |
| Southampton Airport | SOU | Southampton | United Kingdom | 169 km |
| Hawarden Airport | CEG | Hawarden | United Kingdom | 116 km |
Other Airports in United Kingdom
Aberdeen Dyce Airport
ABZAberdeen
Anglesey Airport
VLYAngelsey
Barra Airport
BRRBarra
Belfast International Airport
BFSBelfast
George Best Belfast City Airport
BHDBelfast
Benbecula Airport
BEBBenbecula
Blackpool International Airport
BLKBlackpool
Bournemouth Airport
BOHBournemouth
Bristol Airport
BRSBristol
Campbeltown Airport
CALCampbeltown
Cardiff International Airport
CWLCardiff
Robin Hood Doncaster Sheffield Airport
DSADoncaster, Sheffield
Geographic & Timezone Details
Position
- Latitude (DMS)
- 52° 27' 14.0" N
- Longitude (DMS)
- 1° 44' 52.9" W
- Latitude (Decimal)
- 52.453899
- Longitude (Decimal)
- -1.748030
- Hemisphere
- Northern / Western
Timezone
- IANA Timezone
- Europe/London
- UTC Offset
- GMT+1
- Current Local Time
- 05:49 PM
- Elevation (ft)
- 327 ft
- Elevation (m)
- 100 m
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the IATA code for Birmingham International Airport?
The IATA code for Birmingham International Airport is BHX, and its ICAO code is EGBB. The airport is located in Birmingham, United Kingdom.
How many destinations can you fly to from BHX?
There are 81 direct destinations available from Birmingham International Airport (BHX) in Birmingham, United Kingdom.
What airlines fly from BHX?
There are 26 airlines operating from BHX, including Aer Lingus, Air Bourbon, Air France, Air India Limited, Air Malta, and more.
What timezone is Birmingham International Airport in?
Birmingham International Airport is in the Europe/London timezone (GMT+1). The airport is located in the Northern and Western hemispheres.
What is the elevation of Birmingham International Airport?
Birmingham International Airport sits at an elevation of 327 feet (100 meters) above sea level.
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