United Kingdom · International airport
Birmingham Airport (BHX)
Birmingham Airport is an international airport serving Birmingham, West Midlands (England), United Kingdom. Its IATA code is BHX and its ICAO code is EGBB. It has one runway, 3,052 m long.
- IATABHX
- ICAOEGBB
- This airport
- International airport
Airport facts
- IATA code
- BHX
- ICAO code
- EGBB
- City
- Birmingham, West Midlands
- Region / province
- England
- Country / territory
- United Kingdom
- Category
- Large airport
- Coordinates
- 52.4539° N, 1.7480° W
- Elevation
- 100 m (327 ft)
- Time zone
- Europe/London (UTC+01:00)estimated from location
- Runways
- 1
- Longest runway
- 3,052 m (10,013 ft)
Runways
Runway data as published by OurAirports. Lengths are given in metres and feet.
| Runway | Length | Surface |
|---|---|---|
| 15/33 | 3,052 m10,013 ft | Asphalt |
Distance and flight time to Vietnam
Great-circle distance to Vietnam’s three main international airports and an indicative direct flight time (about 800 km/h plus 30 minutes for take-off and landing). Real air cargo routings often include a transit hub and take longer.
Da Nang (DAD)
9,884 km
Direct flight: ≈ 12 h 50 min
Hanoi (HAN)
9,269 km
Direct flight: ≈ 12 h 5 min
Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)
10,263 km
Direct flight: ≈ 13 h 20 min
Radio frequencies
Published frequencies for reference only — not for navigation.
| Service | Frequency |
|---|---|
| Approach APP | 118.050 MHz |
| Approach APP | 123.975 MHz |
| ATIS | 136.020 MHz |
| FIRE | 121.600 MHz |
| Ground GND | 121.800 MHz |
| Tower TWR | 118.300 MHz |
Air freight to and from Birmingham Airport
Global Logistic Group arranges air cargo between Vietnam and Birmingham, West Midlands through airline and partner networks. Typical services include:
- Export and import air freight, consolidated or direct, with booking on scheduled passenger and freighter flights
- Pick-up, packing, labelling and documentation, including air waybills (AWB) and certificates of origin
- Customs clearance in Vietnam and coordination with partners at destination
- Special cargo on request, such as dangerous goods, perishables or temperature-sensitive shipments, subject to airline acceptance
- Door-to-door delivery and combined sea–air or road–air solutions
Services, capacity and transit times depend on the airport, airline and cargo. We confirm them with each quotation.
Nearby international airports in United Kingdom
| Airport | IATA | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | EMA | 51 km |
| Manchester Airport | MAN | 106 km |
| London Luton Airport | LTN | 114 km |
| Liverpool John Lennon Airport | LPL | 123 km |
| Bristol Airport | BRS | 136 km |
| London Heathrow Airport | LHR | 140 km |
Frequently asked questions
What are the airport codes of Birmingham Airport?
The IATA code of Birmingham Airport is BHX and its ICAO code is EGBB. Use the IATA code on air waybills and cargo bookings.
Where is Birmingham Airport located?
Birmingham Airport is in Birmingham, West Midlands, England, United Kingdom, at coordinates 52.4539° N, 1.7480° W and an elevation of 100 m (327 ft).
How far is Birmingham Airport from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance from Birmingham Airport to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) is about 10,263 km, to Hanoi (HAN) about 9,269 km and to Da Nang (DAD) about 9,884 km. An indicative direct flight to Ho Chi Minh City takes ≈ 13 h 20 min.
How long is the runway at Birmingham Airport?
The longest runway at Birmingham Airport is 3,052 m (10,013 ft) long, with a asphalt surface. The airport has one runway in the source data.
Can Global Logistic Group ship cargo to or from Birmingham Airport?
Yes. GLG arranges air freight between Vietnam and Birmingham Airport (BHX) through airline and partner networks, including pick-up, documentation, customs clearance and delivery. Send us your cargo details for a quote and routing options.
Air Freight
Services, capacity and transit times depend on the airport, airline and cargo. We confirm them with each quotation.