Birmingham Airport

EGBB / BHX

Birmingham, West Midlands, GB

Last Updated
Jan 17, 11:50 UTC

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
11:50Z
☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
8°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 6°C
8kt
140°
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Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
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QNH (hPa)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR EGBB 171150Z 14008KT CAVOK 08/06 Q1014

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF EGBB 171103Z 1712/1812 15005KT 9999 FEW020 PROB30 TEMPO 1712/1718 BKN014 BECMG 1718/1721 7000 BKN006 BECMG 1721/1724 3000 BR BKN004 PROB30 1722/1807 0300 FG BKN001 BECMG 1807/1810 9999 NSW BKN006 TEMPO 1807/1812 2000 RADZ BR BKN002
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
12:06Z BASE
+0h
VFR 150° 5kt
Visibility: 10+ km
18:00Z BECMG
+6h
IFR
Visibility: 7 km
Ceiling: 600ft
21:00Z BECMG
+9h
LIFR
Visibility: 3 km
Ceiling: 400ft
Mist
22:00Z PROB30
+10h
LIFR
Visibility: 0.3 km
Ceiling: 100ft
Fog

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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  • • Historical data from past 24 hours
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Airport Runway Layout

N
GBB
15 ✈️
33

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 15/33
Active: 15
10,013 ft 148 ft ASP 148°
↑ 7.9kt ↔ 1.4kt
10° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Birmingham Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: EGBB
IATA Code: BHX
Type: large airport
Status: active
Elevation: 327 ft MSL

Location

City: Birmingham, West Midlands
Country: GB
Latitude: 52.453899°
Longitude: -1.748030°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 15/33
Length: 10,013 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

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• Operating hours: 24/7
• Ground handling available
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About Birmingham Airport

Birmingham Airport (EGBB/BHX) is a major international airport and aviation hub located in Birmingham, West Midlands, GB. The facility operates at an elevation of 327 feet above sea level and primarily serves international passenger and cargo operations.

The facility features 1 runway (15/33) with ASP surface . Weather services provide continuous METAR reports and TAF forecasts to ensure safe flight operations in all conditions.

Pilots can access comprehensive weather data, including current conditions, extended forecasts, and flight rules analysis. The airport information displayed here includes runway details, operational data, and essential resources for flight planning and execution. All weather data is updated regularly to provide the most current information for aviation decision-making.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.