Birmingham Airport.
Private aviation guide to Birmingham Airport: runway, opening hours, private terminals, routes and flight times.
- ICAO
- EGBB
- IATA
- BHX
- Serves
- Birmingham
- Private terminal
- Yes
Flying private from BHX.
Birmingham Airport (EGBB) is one of the main private aviation airports serving Birmingham.
Birmingham is the main airport for the Midlands, open around the clock, with private passengers handled in Signature Aviation's own terminal.
The airport is about 10 km from the city centre and is slot coordinated, so the slot is booked with the flight and timings need to be held once confirmed.
Flights are operated by CAA-certified operators.
Birmingham Airport at a glance.
| EGBB | |
|---|---|
| Longest runway | 15/33, 10,013 ft (3,052 m) |
| Opening hours | Open 24 hours |
| Customs and immigration | Yes, airport of entry |
| Distance | About 10 km (6 miles) east-southeast of central Birmingham |
| Private terminals | Signature Aviation private terminal, opened in 2022 |
| Rules for private jets | Level 3 slot coordinated airport, so every movement needs a slot; handling is mandatory |
Sources: AC-U-KWIK airport record, EGBB; Airport Coordination Limited, FAQs (UK Level 3 coordinated and Level 2 facilitated airports); Signature opens new FBO at UK's Birmingham Airport, AIN; Signature Aviation opens private aviation terminal at Birmingham Airport, Business Airport International. Hours and rules change; your operator confirms them for the date you fly.
From BHX by private jet.
- Distance
- 27 nm
- Flight time
- 0h 22m
- One way
- from £5.3k
- Distance
- 40 nm
- Flight time
- 0h 24m
- One way
- from £5.3k
- Distance
- 57 nm
- Flight time
- 0h 26m
- One way
- from £5.3k
- Distance
- 66 nm
- Flight time
- 0h 27m
- One way
- from £5.3k
- Distance
- 72 nm
- Flight time
- 0h 28m
- One way
- from £5.3k
- Distance
- 74 nm
- Flight time
- 0h 29m
- One way
- from £5.3k
Questions, answered
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Ask a specialistWhat are the opening hours of Birmingham Airport?+
Open 24 hours.
How long is the runway at Birmingham Airport?+
The longest runway is 15/33, 10,013 ft (3,052 m).
Are there special rules for private jets at Birmingham Airport?+
Level 3 slot coordinated airport, so every movement needs a slot; handling is mandatory.
Does Birmingham Airport have a private jet terminal?+
Yes. Private passengers use a dedicated terminal.
How early should I arrive at BHX?+
About 30 minutes before departure for domestic trips, an hour for international.
Can I fly a private jet from BHX today?+
Often yes, subject to aircraft and crew availability.
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