BHX Airport Code, Birmingham Airport
BHX is the IATA code for Birmingham Airport, the main international gateway for Birmingham, West Midlands, United Kingdom. Airlines and booking systems use BHX, while pilots and air traffic control use the ICAO code EGBB. It lies in the northern and western hemispheres, at 52.45° N, 1.75° W.
What is the Birmingham, West Midlands airport code?
The airport code for Birmingham Airport is BHX. This is the IATA code, the three-letter code you see on boarding passes, baggage tags and departure boards. The airport also has the ICAO code EGBB, used in flight plans and by air traffic control.
It is a major hub, ranked number 124 by scheduled connections in the open dataset. Its ICAO code EGBB begins with E, the prefix ICAO assigns to northern Europe.
Where is BHX?
Birmingham Airport serves Birmingham, West Midlands, United Kingdom. It is close to sea level at 327 ft (100 m), typical of a coastal or low-lying airport.
Runways at BHX
It has a single paved runway. The longest is 10,013 ft (3.05 km), designated 15/33.
Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code for Birmingham, West Midlands?
The IATA airport code for Birmingham Airport in Birmingham, West Midlands is BHX. Its ICAO code is EGBB.
What is the 3-letter code for Birmingham, West Midlands?
The 3-letter IATA code for Birmingham Airport in Birmingham, West Midlands is BHX.
What airport is BHX?
BHX is Birmingham Airport, located in Birmingham, West Midlands, United Kingdom.
What country is BHX in?
BHX (Birmingham Airport) is in United Kingdom.
Where is BHX airport located?
Birmingham Airport (BHX) is in Birmingham, West Midlands, United Kingdom, at coordinates 52.4539, -1.74803.
What is the ICAO code for Birmingham Airport?
The ICAO code for Birmingham Airport is EGBB. Pilots and air traffic control use it, while airlines and booking systems use the IATA code BHX.
What is the difference between BHX and EGBB?
BHX is the IATA code used for tickets and baggage. EGBB is the ICAO code used by pilots and air traffic control for the same airport, Birmingham Airport.
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Popular routes from BHX
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