Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport
Birmingham, Alabama (United States)
IATA: BHM ICAO: KBHM
Longest Active Runway
12,007 ft
3,660 meters
Field Elevation
650 ft
198 m MSL
Runway Inventory
2 active
Lighted / Paved
Coordinates & Class
33.5629°, -86.7507°
LARGE AIRPORT
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Derived Facts, National & Global Rankings
National Runway Rank
#54 in United States
Out of 2020 commercial aerodromes
Global Runway Rank
#283 Worldwide
Top 3.7% percentile
Elevation Ranking
#3069 MSL
Top 43.3% percentile
vs Large Airport Median
+20.1%
Compared to 10,000 ft baseline
💡 Database Insight: Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport's longest active runway measures 12,007 ft (3,660 m). It ranks as the #54 longest runway in United States and #283 worldwide among indexed commercial aerodromes.
🛫 Physical Runway Inventory & Surface Engineering
| Runway Designator | Length (ft / m) | Width (ft / m) | Surface Material | Lighting | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/24 | 12,007 ft (3660m) | 150 ft (46m) | Asphalt (ASP) | ✅ Lighted | ✅ Active |
| 18/36 | 7,099 ft (2164m) | 150 ft (46m) | Asphalt (ASP) | ✅ Lighted | ✅ Active |
🛡️ Data Provenance & Verification Metadata
Source Dataset: OurAirports Open Aviation Database
Snapshot Version: 2026-09-01
Verification Method: SHA-256 Checksum Lock
Calculation Model: Haversine Great-Circle
Machine-readable endpoint:
GET /api/airport/bhm.json ↗