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KBHM
Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport · Birmingham
Key Facts
Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.
ILS Approach StatusILS FREQUENCIES VERIFIED ✅
Field Elevation
650 ft / 198 m
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Primary Channel
TWR 119.90 MHz (TWR)
Live Conversion
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (KBHM), located in Birmingham, United States. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 2 active runways with a maximum elevation of 650 ft. Instrument approaches (IFR) are supported with verified ILS frequencies and identifiers for precision landings.Reference the data below for primary communication channels and detailed runway characteristics. Pilots should observe a Transition Altitude of 18,000 ft verified for this field for altimeter reset procedures.
Full Name
Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport
ICAO / IATA
KBHM / BHM
Municipality
Birmingham
Country
Region
US-AL — Alabama
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Elevation
650 ft
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Runway 06 / 24
ILS EQUIPPEDLIGHTED
Runway Length: 10,000 ft / 3,048 m
Runway Width: 150 ft / 46 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 55° / 235°
Runway Width: 150 ft / 46 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 55° / 235°
RWY 06 (55°)
110.30 MHz
IDENT: BHM | CRS: 58°
RWY 24 (235°)
109.50 MHz
IDENT: ROE | CRS: 238°
Runway 18 / 36
ILS EQUIPPEDLIGHTED
Runway Length: 7,100 ft / 2,164 m
Runway Width: 150 ft / 46 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 180° / 360°
Runway Width: 150 ft / 46 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 180° / 360°
RWY 18 (180°)
111.30 MHz
IDENT: BXO | CRS: 183°
RWY 36 (360°)
No ILS / Visual Only
A/D APP/DEP
123.80 MHz
ATIS ATIS
119.40 MHz
CLD CLNC DEL
125.67 MHz
GND GND
121.70 MHz
OPS ARNG OPS
38.70 MHz
POST ANG COMD POST
28.73 MHz
RDO ANNISTON RDO
122.20 MHz
TWR TWR
119.90 MHz
UNIC UNICOM
122.95 MHz
Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: FAA NASR · Cycle: Jan 2026