Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (KBHM) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport in Birmingham, AL, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (KBHM) is one of the primary air-carrier airports serving Birmingham, AL at 650 ft. KBHM reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF, decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 4 runways (06, 18, 24, 36), longest 12,007 ft, are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. The official FAA airport diagram is at the bottom of the page. Track KBHM in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get a message when a new METAR changes the picture: flight category, wind, or ceiling past your selected minimums.
Wind calm, visibility 10+ statute miles, a few clouds at 5,000 ft, broken clouds at 12,000 ft, temperature 23°C (74°F), altimeter 30.03 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR), ceiling 12,000 ft.
METAR KBHM 130553Z 00000KT 10SM FEW050 BKN120 23/23 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP160 60026 T02330228 10272 20233 403390233 58001
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Since the 0453Z (11:53 PM CDT) report, compared automatically against the latest METAR.
No significant changes since the 0453Z report, conditions are holding steady.
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Current pilot readout for KBHM
KBHM is currently VFR with calm winds, visibility 10+ statute miles, and a 12,000 ft ceiling. Density altitude is approximately 1,650 ft (field elevation 650 ft). Review the latest TAF below for forecast changes before departure.
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Runway wind check
Estimated head/tailwind and crosswind for each runway end from the current reported wind.
Use this section to quickly compare current wind alignment across available runways at KBHM. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
Current wind is calm: calm wind is not a factor for runway selection, and with no wind there is no head/tail or crosswind component to compute. Live numbers return automatically once a report includes a wind direction.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 | 12,007 ft | ASP | - | - |
| 18 | 7,099 ft | ASP | - | - |
| 24 | 12,007 ft | ASP | - | - |
| 36 | 7,099 ft | ASP | - | - |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 3→0 kt, ceiling 25,000 ft → 12,000 ft.
KBHM weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast. Drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport in Birmingham, AL: the NOAA/NWS NEXRAD composite updates about every five minutes, with NOAA lightning strike density overlaid. The loop plays the past 50 minutes, then continues into a future-radar forecast (+1 to +4 hours, NOAA HRRR model) so you can see where precipitation around KBHM is headed.
Radar: NOAA/NWS via IEM · Forecast: NOAA HRRR · Lightning: NOAA · Map © Stadia Maps © OpenMapTiles © OpenStreetMap
Forecast frames (amber label) are HRRR model guidance, not observed radar. Lightning strike density appears as a blue-white glow when strikes are detected in view. Radar and lightning coverage are limited in parts of Alaska, Hawaii, and offshore areas. Not for navigation.
Pilot reports (PIREPs) within 100 NM of KBHM
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours, via aviationweather.gov.
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MSL UA /OV MSL/TM 0130/FL360/TP B752/TB LGT CHOP/RM ZME32
MSL UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV MSLLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0130Reported at 01:30 UTC.FL360Altitude: 36,000 ft MSL.TP B752Aircraft type reporting.TB LGT CHOPTurbulence: light chop.RM ZME32Remarks.Show raw report
MSL UA /OV MSL315015/TM 0104/FL400/TP B737/TB CONS LGT CHOP/RM ZME32
MSL UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV MSL315015Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0104Reported at 01:04 UTC.FL400Altitude: 40,000 ft MSL.TP B737Aircraft type reporting.TB CONS LGT CHOPTurbulence: continuous light chop.RM ZME32Remarks.Show raw report
BHM UA /OV BHM/TM 0042/FLDURD/TP B737/WX -RA/RM SMOOTH LANDING RY24
BHM UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV BHMLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0042Reported at 00:42 UTC.FLDURDReported during descent.TP B737Aircraft type reporting.WX -RAWeather and flight visibility observed.RM SMOOTH LANDING RY24Remarks.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use: conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KBHM
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KBHM reported a mix of conditions, most often VFR across 40 observations, with 11 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 20 kt, the lowest ceiling was 700 ft. Wind most often came from the S.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 36
- 31%
- 06
- 30%
- 24
- 23%
- 18
- 16%
TAF | Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 0520Z (12:20 AM CDT)
TAF KBHM 130520Z 1306/1406 00000KT P6SM FEW050 BKN120 FM131500 31007KT P6SM FEW050
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Large airport
- ICAO
- KBHM
- IATA
- BHM
- FAA LID
- BHM
- City
- Birmingham
- State
- Alabama
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 650 ft
- Coordinates
- 33.5629, -86.7507
- Runways
- 4
- Longest runway
- 12,007 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Published
- ATIS
- 119.4 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Next sunset
- 17h 27m
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Nearby airports
Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
Within 25 NM
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25–50 NM
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50–100 NM
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Historical Flying Weather at KBHM
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KBHM reported VFR conditions during about 82.0% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 274 VFR flying days a year. June had the most VFR weather; December had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 5.1 kt, calm 25.7% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 73.5 | 16.5 | 8.1 | 2.0 |
| Feb | 71.9 | 17.5 | 8.8 | 1.9 |
| Mar | 79.9 | 14.6 | 4.9 | 0.7 |
| Apr | 85.5 | 10.7 | 3.4 | 0.4 |
| May | 87.2 | 9.6 | 2.8 | 0.4 |
| Jun | 90.7 | 6.6 | 2.3 | 0.4 |
| Jul | 90.3 | 6.9 | 2.3 | 0.5 |
| Aug | 88.8 | 7.8 | 2.9 | 0.5 |
| Sep | 89.7 | 7.5 | 2.5 | 0.4 |
| Oct | 85.0 | 10.6 | 3.8 | 0.6 |
| Nov | 80.8 | 12.2 | 6.1 | 1.0 |
| Dec | 69.8 | 19.1 | 9.1 | 2.0 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 6.0 kt |
| Feb | 6.3 kt |
| Mar | 6.3 kt |
| Apr | 6.1 kt |
| May | 5.2 kt |
| Jun | 4.5 kt |
| Jul | 4.2 kt |
| Aug | 3.8 kt |
| Sep | 4.0 kt |
| Oct | 4.6 kt |
| Nov | 4.9 kt |
| Dec | 5.5 kt |
Historical summary of past observations: not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KBHM airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport in Birmingham, AL shows the runway and taxiway layout across 4 runways, ramp areas, and hold-short positions. Review it before taxiing at an unfamiliar field.
Official FAA airport diagram · d-TPP cycle 2610 · Not for navigation. Download the official FAA PDF ↗
KBHM weather: frequently asked
What runways are available at KBHM?+
KBHM has 4 runways: 06, 18, 24, 36; the longest is 12,007 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KBHM report its own weather?+
Yes. Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KBHM have a TAF?+
Yes. The TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KBHM broadcast D-ATIS?+
No. KBHM does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KBHM from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the KBHM airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (KBHM) is shown on this page. It maps the runway and taxiway layout, ramps, and hold-short lines. Tap it to zoom, or download the official FAA PDF free from the link under the diagram (updated every 28-day FAA charting cycle).
Pilot PIREPs for Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (KBHM)
Community-submittedCommunity-submitted airport notes from pilots about runway conditions, wildlife, FBOs, fuel, turbulence, ramp access, and local tips.
Read recent community-submitted pilot notes for Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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