Birmingham airport (BHM)

Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport, opened on May 31, 1931, is the most important in the state of Alabama. It operates a large number of domestic flights to the main destinations in the country.

Official Website: flybirmingham.com - FACEBOOK - INSTAGRAM - X

Number of Terminals - 1 - Open 24 hours a day.

Annual passenger traffic: 3.1 million passengers went through it in 2023.

Tel: +1 205 595 0533

There is a general information and tourism desk on the lower level of the terminal, near baggage claim 3 and 4 (Tel +1 205 599 0500).

 Location

The airport is located in Jefferson County, 8 km (5 miles) northeast of Birmingham.

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What services does Birmingham Alabama airport (BHM) facilities include

The airport has ATMs, meeting rooms, power outlets for electrical devices, public telephones and free Wi-Fi access.

Food and Drinks

In Concourses A, B and C, on the upper level, there are restaurants, fast food outlets, coffee shops and bars.

Shopping

Options include souvenir stores, accessories, newspapers and magazines, electronics on the upper level.

Baggage

Smart Carte luggage carts in the baggage claim area and by the terminal entrances, at a cost of USD5.00. Porters on the upper-level curbside and in the baggage claim area. The lost and found office is located at the airport information desk.

Other Services

Children's playgrounds, nursing areas, meditation room.

Car rental agencies

Car rental counters are located in section 1B of the multi-level parking garage, on the ground floor.

1. Alamo (Tel +1 205 591 4395 / 800 327 9633 - 5:00 am to 0:00 am)
2. Avis (Tel +1 205 592 8901 / 800 230 4898 - Mondays through Fridays from 5:30 am to 0:00 am, Saturday from 6:00 am to 11:00 pm, Sunday from 6:00 am to 0:00 am)
3. Budget (Tel +1 205 322 3596 / 800 527 0700 - Monday to Friday from 5:00 am to 0:00 am, Saturdays from 7:00 am to 0:00 am, Sunday from 6:00 am to 0:00 am)
4. Dollar (Tel +1 205 591 8666 / 800 800 4000 - Sunday to Friday from 6:00 am to 0:00 am, Saturdays from 6:00 am to 10:00 pm)
5. Enterprise (Tel +1 205 591 1927 / 800 261 7331 - 6:00 am to 0:00 am)
6. Hertz (Tel +1 205 591 6090 / 800 654 3131 - Sunday to Friday from 6:00 am to 0:00 am, Saturdays from 6:00 am to 10:00 pm)
7. National (Tel +1 205 592 7259 / 800 227 7368 - 5:00 am to 0:00 am)
8. Payless (Tel +1 205 591 7020 / 800 729 5377 - Mondays through Fridays from 5:30 am to 0:00 am, Saturday from 6:00 am to 11:00 pm, Sunday from 6:00 am to 0:00 am)
9. Thrifty (Tel +1 205 510 0026 / 800 847 4389 - Sunday to Friday from 6:00 am to 0:00 am, Saturdays from 6:00 am to 10:00 pm)

Parking services at Birmingham Alabama airport (BHM)

There are short and long-stay areas and a free passenger pick-up zone at the entrance to the facility, at 5600 Airline Drive, with no time limit (Cell Phone Lot). Valet parking service (Tel +1 205 767 5775) is available at the departures ramp. More information: Tel +1 205 599 0730. Rates

Parking Deck - Multi-level facility in front of the terminal building, connected to it by walkways. Level 3 is for short stays (less than 4 hours), while level 1 is for oversized vehicles. Charging stations for electric vehicles on levels 3 and 6.
Economy Lot - Open-air area for long stays, with free shuttle bus service to the terminal.

Facilities for passengers with special needs

Ramps, elevators, adapted restrooms and telephones, sensory room, visual paging services for passengers with hearing disabilities, relief area for service animals and reserved spaces in the parking lots. Passengers requiring special assistance or wheelchairs should inform their airline of their particular needs in advance.