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Birmingham International Airport (IATA: BHM, ICAO: KBHM, FAA LID: BHM) is the major airport that serves Birmingham, Alabama and Central Alabama. It is located five miles northeast of downtown Birmingham, near the interchange of I-20 and I-59. BHM served 3,222,689 passengers in 2007, and is the largest and busiest airport in the state of Alabama. It has also been mentioned by Atlanta talk show host Clark Howard as a cheap alternate airport for Atlanta travelers due to the presence of Southwest Airlines. Birmingham International Airport currently offers 87 daily departures to 28 cities nonstop and 35 cities direct.
The Southern Museum of Flight is also located at the Birmingham International Airport, immediately adjacent on the east side of the North-South runway.
History
In 2006, Birmingham International Airport celebrated its 75th year of serving the central Alabama region.
In July of 2007, a 2,000 foot runway expansion to runway 6/24 was completed and dedicated in a ribbon-cutting ceremony. Now at 12,002 feet in length, runway 6/24 will now provide enough runway length for a fully- loaded and fueled Boeing 747 to land or takeoff in Birmingham.
Expansions
There are currently several capital improvement projects underway, including a $20 million Air Cargo Complex expansion as well as resurfacing of the Air Carrier Apron area. Recently officials announced a terminal expansion which includes adding another concourse and a new baggage screening area. The terminal expansion and modernization, slated to begin in early 2008, will also include more modern customer conveniences, an upgrade of concessions, and Federal Inspection Service-approved international gates. The estimated cost of the terminal expansion is $161 million.
Military use
The airfield is capable of handling all aircraft types. The main runway is 12,002 feet long. The secondary runway is 7,100 feet long. A Category II instrument landing system allows operations in visibility as low as a quarter mile.
The Air National Guard has a base which includes nine KC-135R air tankers assigned to the 117th Air Refueling Wing. In the past, the air guard unit operated reconnaissance aircraft. There is also an aviation support facility for the Army National Guard.
An aircraft modification facility, originally built during World War II, is presently operated by Pemco Aeroplex. There are also two fixed base operators and numerous corporate hangars.
Airlines and destinations
Main Terminal
BHM currently has one terminal building which is divided into 2 concourses, B and C.
Concourse B
* American Airlines (Dallas/Fort Worth)
o American Eagle (Chicago-O'Hare)
* Continental Airlines (Houston-Intercontinental)
o Continental Express operated by Chautauqua Airlines (Cleveland) [begins April 6]
o Continental Express operated by ExpressJet Airlines (Houston-Intercontinental, Newark)
* Northwest Airlines (Memphis)
o Northwest Airlink operated by Pinnacle Airlines (Detroit, Memphis)
* US Airways
o US Airways Express operated by Mesa Airlines (Charlotte)
o US Airways Express operated by PSA Airlines (Charlotte)
o US Airways Express operated by Republic Airlines (Charlotte, Philadelphia)
Concourse C
* Delta Air Lines (Atlanta)
o Delta Connection operated by Atlantic Southeast Airlines (Atlanta)
o Delta Connection operated by Chautauqua Airlines (Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky, Orlando)
o Delta Connection operated by Comair (Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky, New York-LaGuardia)
o Delta Connection operated by Freedom Airlines (Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky, Orlando)
* ExpressJet Airlines (Raleigh/Durham) [ends April 1]
* Southwest Airlines (Baltimore/Washington, Chicago-Midway, Dallas-Love, Houston-Hobby, Jacksonville, Las Vegas, Louisville, Nashville, New Orleans, Orlando, Phoenix, St. Louis, Tampa)
* United Airlines
o United Express operated by Mesa Airlines (Chicago-O'Hare, Washington-Dulles)
o United Express operated by SkyWest (Chicago-O'Hare, Denver)
Southwest Airlines carried the most passengers through BHM in 2007; transporting 1.14 million passengers, 35.6% of total BHM passengers. In December 2007 the order of carriers (including regional jet partners) was as follows: Southwest, Delta, US Airways, American, Continental, United Express, Northwest, and ExpresssJet.
Commercial Aircraft
In early 2008, typical commercial traffic included a mix of Boeing 737, Embraer 145, CRJ100/200, CRJ700/900, MD-80, and DC-9 models. The overwhelmingly dominant mainline aircraft was the Boeing 737 due to Southwest Airlines presence at the airport as well as Continental flights to Houston on Boeing 737 equipment. The E145 was the most common regional jet. No scheduled commercial service is offered on turboprop aircraft from BHM. Unique regularly scheduled aircraft included a Boeing 727-200 operated by FedEx and an Airbus A300-600 operated by UPS which was the only Airbus aircraft to routinely use the airport.
Architecture and Interior Design
The Birmingham International Airport consists of a single terminal with two concourses radiating from the curved common terminal area which is outside the TSA security checkpoints and includes check-in, baggage claim, and ground transportation. The terminal reflects the International style of architecture popular for American commercial and institutional buildings from the 1950s through the late 1970s. Large floor to ceiling plate glass windows form curtain walls on the departure level of the terminal with horizontal bands of repetitive white architectural panels above and below. A slight departure from typical International style, the upper band of panels is decorated with raised circles of four sizes, two circles per size per panel. The roof is flat over the terminal and concourses; a series of steel columns painted white with stay cables for the terminal awning project from the roof. An enclosed white-clad Observation Deck juts out from the airside terminal face at a sharp angle between Concourses B and C. On the airside of the terminal, a large horizontal white sign with teal lettering identifies the city as Birmingham.
Concourse B and C are radically different than the terminal structure, consisting of straight radial spokes clad with white panels. Concourse C includes a circular end which invokes the appearance of the terminal, Concourse B terminates at a flat wall. The Concourse walls have relatively few windows, typically at waiting and dining areas. The presence of multiple shops, restrooms and service areas reduces the need for windows in the concourses. Jetways are used for the majority of the gates and aircraft, though United Express, ExpressJet, and Delta Connection use stairs leading to the tarmac to board flights on regional jets. Passenger gates and services are located on the second floor with airside baggage handling and aircraft servicing on the ground level.
The interior of the terminal was renovated in the early 1990s at a cost of $50.4 million which included new floor surfaces, lighting, wall coverings, renovated public spaces, and public art. The flooring is a mixture of carpet and large tiles, with tile primarily in the heavily used terminal spaces, dining areas, and restrooms. Primary colors are off-white, beige and gray. Numerous planters are positioned in hallways.
Terminal expansion and modernization slated for 2008 is expected to result in significant changes to the appearance of the terminal and concourses.
Incidents and Accidents
No fatal Part 121 (Air Carrier) accidents have occurred at or in the vicinity of Birmingham International Airport since no later than 1962. Two Part 135 (Air Taxi & Commuter) accidents have occurred since 1962 which resulted in fatalities. The most significant accident was the crash of L’Express Airlines Flight 508 on July 10, 1991 with the loss of 13 lives. Eight fatal General Aviation accidents have occurred at or in the vicinity of Birmingham International Airport since 1962, including a flight line ground accident
