Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM)

Airport facts

IATA code: BHM
ICAO code: KBHM
City: Birmingham
Region / province: Alabama
Country / territory: United States
Category: Large airport
Coordinates: 33.5629° N, 86.7507° W
Elevation: 198 m (650 ft)
Time zone: America/Kentucky/Monticello (UTC-04:00)estimated from location
Runways: 2
Longest runway: 3,660 m (12,007 ft)

Runways

Runway data as published by OurAirports. Lengths are given in metres and feet.

Runway	Length	Width	Surface	Lighted
06/24	3,660 m12,007 ft	46 m	Asphalt	Yes
18/36	2,164 m7,099 ft	46 m	Asphalt	Yes

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)
14,276 km
Direct flight: ≈ 18 h 20 min
Hanoi (HAN)
13,780 km
Direct flight: ≈ 17 h 45 min
Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)
14,880 km
Direct flight: ≈ 19 h 5 min

Radio frequencies

Published frequencies for reference only — not for navigation.

Service	Description	Frequency
A/D	APP/DEP	123.800 MHz
ATIS	—	119.400 MHz
Clearance delivery CLD	CLNC DEL	125.675 MHz
Ground GND	—	121.700 MHz
Operations OPS	ARNG OPS	38.700 MHz
POST	ANG COMD POST	28.730 MHz
Radio RDO	ANNISTON RDO	122.200 MHz
Tower TWR	—	119.900 MHz
UNICOM UNIC	UNICOM	122.950 MHz

Air freight to and from Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport

Global Logistic Group arranges air cargo between Vietnam and Birmingham 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.

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Nearby international airports in United States

Airport	IATA	City	Distance
Huntsville International Airport	HSV	Huntsville	119 km
Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport	ATL	Atlanta	215 km
Nashville International Airport	BNA	Nashville	285 km
Frederick W. Smith International Airport	MEM	Memphis	339 km
Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport	JAN	Jackson	340 km
Pensacola International Airport	PNS	Pensacola	346 km

Frequently asked questions

What are the airport codes of Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport?

The IATA code of Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport is BHM and its ICAO code is KBHM. Use the IATA code on air waybills and cargo bookings.

Where is Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport located?

Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport is in Birmingham, Alabama, United States, at coordinates 33.5629° N, 86.7507° W and an elevation of 198 m (650 ft).

How far is Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport from Vietnam?

The great-circle distance from Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) is about 14,880 km, to Hanoi (HAN) about 13,780 km and to Da Nang (DAD) about 14,276 km. An indicative direct flight to Ho Chi Minh City takes ≈ 19 h 5 min.

How long is the runway at Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport?

The longest runway at Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport is 3,660 m (12,007 ft) long, with a asphalt surface. The airport has 2 runways in the source data.

Can Global Logistic Group ship cargo to or from Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport?

Yes. GLG arranges air freight between Vietnam and Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) through airline and partner networks, including pick-up, documentation, customs clearance and delivery. Send us your cargo details for a quote and routing options.