Data source: OurAirports (2026-09-01 Snapshot) · Methodology & Verification →
Birmingham Airport
Birmingham, West Midlands, England (United Kingdom)
IATA: BHX ICAO: EGBB
Longest Active Runway
10,013 ft
3,052 meters
Field Elevation
327 ft
100 m MSL
Runway Inventory
1 active
Lighted / Paved
Coordinates & Class
52.4539°, -1.7480°
LARGE AIRPORT
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Derived Aerodrome Insights Records & National Rankings
National Runway Rank
#3 in United Kingdom
Among 94 commercial aerodromes
Global Runway Rank
#884 Worldwide
Top 11.7% percentile worldwide
Elevation Ranking
#4002 MSL
Top 55.5% percentile
vs Large Airport Median
+0.1%
Compared to 10,000 ft baseline
💡 Statistical Conclusion: Birmingham Airport's longest active runway measures 10,013 ft (3,052 m). It ranks as the #3 longest runway in United Kingdom and #884 worldwide among indexed commercial aerodromes.
🛫 Physical Runway Inventory & Surface Engineering
| Runway Designator | Length (ft / m) | Width (ft / m) | Surface Material | Lighting | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15/33 | 10,013 ft (3052m) | 148 ft (45m) | Asphalt (ASP) | ✅ Lighted | ✅ Active |
🧭 Comparative Aerodromes (100 NM Radius, ≥5,000 ft Paved)
Great-circle Haversine spatial proximity matching for commercial facilities with paved runway capacity within 100 NM.
| Aerodrome Name | IATA | Distance | Longest Runway | Lighting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester Airport (Manchester, Greater Manchester) | MAN | 57.1 NM (105.7 km) | 10,007 ft | ✅ Lighted |
| London Heathrow Airport (London) | LHR | 75.9 NM (140.6 km) | 12,799 ft | ✅ Lighted |
| London Stansted Airport (London, Essex) | STN | 80.6 NM (149.3 km) | 10,003 ft | ✅ Lighted |
| London Gatwick Airport (London) | LGW | 97.5 NM (180.6 km) | 10,883 ft | ✅ Lighted |
🛡️ Data Provenance & Verification Metadata
Source Dataset: OurAirports Open Aviation Database
Snapshot Version: 2026-09-01
Verification Protocol: SHA-256 Checksum Verified
Spatial Model: Haversine Geodesic (R=3,440 NM)