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Full Airport Name
Birmingham International Airport
Address
5900 Airport Highway, Birmingham, Alabama 35212, USA
Airport Code
BHM
Country Code
1
Telephone
(205) 595 0533
Fax
None
Website
Number of Terminals
1
Time Zone
GMT - 6 (GMT - 5 from first Sunday in April to last Sunday in October)
Location
The airport is located 7km (4.5 miles) east of downtown Birmingham.
Airport News
The airport authority is currently implementing a US$43m plan to add 700m (2,000 ft) to the east-west runway. The work is scheduled for completion by early 2007, at which point the airport will be in a better position to expand air service to overseas destinations. There are also plans to renovate the terminal building to enhance capacity.
Driving Directions
From Downtown, take I-59/20 east to exit 129. From Atlanta, take I-20 west to I-20/59 west and then to exit 129. Turn left at bottom of exit, and follow Airport Highway to the airport.
Car Parking
5,600 spaces are available for short- and long-term parking in the parking deck. Short-term parking is located on level 3, and long-term parking is located on levels 2 and 4 through 7. Level 3 is connected by crosswalks to concourse B and C. The remote parking lot (surface parking) has 900 spaces and is serviced by a complimentary shuttle. The cell phone lot accommodates 40 cars. For further information, contact the Birmingham Parking Authority (tel: (205) 599 0730).
Car Hire
Alamo, Avis, Budget, Enterprise, Hertz and National counters are located on the ground level of the terminal near the baggage claim area and concourse B. All rental cars may be picked-up or dropped-off in the parking deck on the ground level.
Public Transport
Road: Shuttle: It is advised to make reservation in advance. Try Airport Express (Atlanta Airport Shuttle) (tel: (205) 591 7770) or Birmingham Door to Door (tel: (205) 591 5550).
Taxis: Taxis are available during the day and evening on the ground level outside the baggage claim area. The airport is serviced by American Cab, Award Cab Company, Birmingham Cab Company, Hill Cab Company and Yellow Cab.
Taxis: Taxis are available during the day and evening on the ground level outside the baggage claim area. The airport is serviced by American Cab, Award Cab Company, Birmingham Cab Company, Hill Cab Company and Yellow Cab.
Information and Help Desks
The airport information desk (tel: (205) 599 0500) can be found on the ground level. Here travellers can obtain tourist information about Birmingham. Paging and lost and found services are also available.
Airport Facilities
Money and communications: Two ATMs are located on the upper level between concourses B and C. Free Wi-Fi Internet access is available throughout the terminal. Technical support (tel: (205) 599 0541) is available during office hours Monday-Friday 0800-1630.
Eating and drinking: The food court islocated on the upper level in the area between concourses B and C, before the security checkpoint. Fast food outlets, restaurants, a deli and a snack bar are available.
Shopping: There are shops selling gift items in concourses B and C.
Luggage: Lost and found services are available at the information desk (tel: (205) 599 0500).
Other facilities: Skycaps are stationed outside the upper level to assist departing passengers with their luggage. Skycap service is also available at baggage claim.
Eating and drinking: The food court islocated on the upper level in the area between concourses B and C, before the security checkpoint. Fast food outlets, restaurants, a deli and a snack bar are available.
Shopping: There are shops selling gift items in concourses B and C.
Luggage: Lost and found services are available at the information desk (tel: (205) 599 0500).
Other facilities: Skycaps are stationed outside the upper level to assist departing passengers with their luggage. Skycap service is also available at baggage claim.
Conference and Business Facilities
The airport offers a self-service business centre on the upper level of the terminal building, between concourses B and C and features include six laptop-ready work stations with wired high speed Internet connections, overnight FedEx package drop and coin-operated copy, stamp and fax machines.
Facilities for Disabled Travellers
The airport is fully accessible for disabled travellers, with lifts, ramps and adapted toilets. Wheelchairs can be supplied if required. Passengers are advised to inform their airline of any special needs in advance. The parking facilities have designated spaces for disabled travellers.
Hotels
Embassy Suites Hotel Birmingham (tel: (205) 879 7400), Four Points by Sheraton Birmingham Airport (tel: (205) 591 7900), Holiday Inn (tel: (205) 591 6900) and Comfort Inn Airport (tel: (205) 957 0084) all have complimentary shuttles to and from the airport.
