Birmingham Airport

EGBB / BHX

Birmingham, West Midlands, GB

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
11:50Z
☀️ Day
MVFR
Flight Rules
13°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 10°C
8kt
150°
10+ km
Visibility
1,800ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH (hPa)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

EGBB 141150Z 15008KT 9999 -RA BKN018 13/10 Q1008

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 327ft
BKN 1,800ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
1,800ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,127ft AMSL

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF EGBB 141055Z 1412/1512 16008KT 9999 FEW025 PROB30 TEMPO 1412/1415 17018G28KT TEMPO 1413/1418 6000 RA BKN008 PROB40 TEMPO 1414/1418 3000 +RA BKN004 BECMG 1415/1418 22012KT PROB30 TEMPO 1415/1418 22015G25KT PROB30 TEMPO 1418/1421 6000 SHRA BECMG 1421/1424 22016G28KT PROB30 TEMPO 1501/1512 6000 SHRA TEMPO 1508/1512 24024G38KT
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
12:15Z BASE
+0h
VFR 160° 8kt
Visibility: 10+ km
13:00Z TEMPO
+1h
IFR
Visibility: 6 km
Ceiling: 800ft
Rain
14:00Z PROB40 TEMPO
+2h
LIFR
Visibility: 3 km
Ceiling: 400ft
Heavy Rain
15:00Z BECMG
+3h
VFR 220° 12kt

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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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°
↑ 8.0kt • ↔ 0.0kt
0° 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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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.

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