Birmingham Airport

EGBB / BHX

Birmingham, West Midlands, GB

Last Updated
Nov 5, 05:50 UTC

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
05:50Z
🌙 Night
IFR
Flight Rules
15°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 13°C
9kt
160°
10+ km
Visibility
900 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH (hPa)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR EGBB 050550Z 16009KT 9999 -RADZ OVC009 15/13 Q1006

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 327ft
OVC 900ft AGL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
900ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,227ft AMSL

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF EGBB 050457Z 0506/0606 17008KT 9999 SCT040 PROB30 TEMPO 0506/0515 17015G25KT PROB30 TEMPO 0506/0509 8000 -RA BKN009 PROB30 TEMPO 0604/0606 BKN009
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
06:18Z BASE
+0h
VFR 170° 8kt
Visibility: 10+ km

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°
↑ 8.9kt ↔ 1.6kt
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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• 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.