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- Airlines will always try to sit children with their parents (subject to check-in)
- Some airlines will allow travel for unaccompanied minors. Please email us to check.
- The fare is based on the child's age on the date of travel.
- More detailed information can be found here Traveling with children
- Most airlines will let infants travel with their parent(s) for free. However some airlines will charge up to 10% of the adult ticket price. Click on 'Price Breakdown' to find out more.
- If you are pregnant, but due before the flight departure date, please contact us once your baby is born and has a name. We can then add him/her to your ticket.
- Infants will not be given a seat. The airlines expect parents to travel with them on their lap.
- Airlines regard infants as being under 24 months old.
- The fare is based on the child's age on the date of travel.
- More detailed information can be found here Traveling with children
Birmingham Airport
- 65,000 happy customers
- Rated 4.5 Stars. Based on 3,581 service ratings over the past year
- Dedicated customer service team on hand to help
- Secure payments
- 65,000 happy customers
- Rated 4.5 Stars. Based on 3,581 service ratings over the past year
- Dedicated customer service team on hand to help
- Secure payments
Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport
Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (IATA code: BHM) is an airport airport close to Birmingham, Alabama (USA), which serves its metropolitan area, including nearby Tuscaloosa. Airlines that fly to/from BHM provide domestic services to destinations across America.
BHM is owned by the City of Birmingham and is the the largest and busiest airport in the state of Alabama.
Location
The airport is in Jefferson County, five miles northeast of downtown Birmingham.
Facilities
Facilities Include:
WiFi: Free to use and available throughout the terminal.
ATMs: ATMs are available throughout the terminal.
Eating: Food concessions are available throughout the airport. There are a number of eateries and vending machines./p>
Nursing Rooms: Available
Duty Free Shopping: Duty Free is not available at the airport. There are a number of shopping opportunities, and the chance to pick up gifts, souvenirs, and travel essentials.
Pet Relief: Lower Level, exit through door 4L
Interfaith Prayer Room: Available on the Upper Level, close to Gate C1.
Children's zones: There are three Kid Zones in the airport, on the 2nd Level near Gates: AA2, B2 and C5.
Mobile Charging: Charging stations available throughout the concourses.
TSA PreCheck security checkpoints: Available
Lounges Include:
There are no private lounges currently available
Runways
The airport has two runways. The primary runway is 12,007 feet (3,660 m) long and the secondary runway is 7,099 feet (2,164 m) long.
Terminals
Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport has a single primary terminal building, with three concourses (A, B and C) and 19 departure gates. The concourses are newly completed (having opened in 2014) and provide clean, bright, and modern facilities. The Landside terminal entrance has ticketing and check-in facilities on the upper level, as well as a business center and large function room. Baggage claim and airport offices are on the lower level. Most eateries and shopping opportunities are Airside, near to the departure gates.
Concourse A: Concourse A has 8 gates, A1-A8. It is used by Delta Air Lines and Frontier Airlines.
Concourse B: Concourse B consists of 5 gates, B1-B5. It is used by American Airlines.
Concourse C: Concourse C consists of 6 gates, C1-C6. It is used by Southwest and United.
Airlines that fly to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport
| Airline | Destinations |
|---|---|
| American Airlines | Seasonal: Dallas/Fort Worth |
| American Eagle | Charlotte, Chicago–O'Hare, Dallas/Fort Worth, Miami, Philadelphia, Washington–National |
| Delta Air Lines | Atlanta |
| Delta Connection | Detroit, New York–LaGuardia |
| Frontier Airlines | Denver, Orlando |
| Southwest Airlines | Baltimore, Chicago–Midway, Dallas–Love, Houston–Hobby, Las Vegas, Orlando, Tampa Seasonal: Fort Lauderdale (starts November 3, 2019) |
| United Express | Chicago–O'Hare, Denver, Houston–Intercontinental |
Top Destinations
| Rank | Destination | Passengers | Airlines |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Atlanta Hartsfield–Jackson International (ATL) | 389,710 | Delta |
| 2 | Charlotte Douglas International (CLT) | 113,040 | American AIrlines |
| 3 | Dallas/Fort Worth International (DFW) | 98,390 | American Airlines |
| 4 | Chicago O'Hare International (ORD) | 82,860 | American, United |
| 5 | Orlando International (MCO) | 81,650 | Delta, Frontier, Southwest |
How to get to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport
Car Rental
The airport has an onsite car rental facility, on the ground level of the parking deck. Car rental agencies include Alamo, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Enterprise, Hertz, National, Payless, Thrifty.
Taxi
Metered taxis are available from outside the ground floor terminal building 24 hours a day, just outside the baggage claim area.
Private Shuttle
There are a number of companies that provide authorised private shuttle services. You can find out more on the Birmingham International Airport webpage.
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