Birmingham

EGBB

NATS AIP (2026-06-11)
52.4495°N, 1.7512°W
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339ft
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Situated 5.5NM east-southeast of Birmingham city centre in Solihull, this is one of the UK's major international airports — a full-on commercial operation with Class D airspace surrounding the aerodrome, and a notable history of airspace infringements. Best suited to IFR operations; GA visitors should plan carefully, expect ATC workload, and enjoy easy access to the Jaguar Land Rover Experience and Hampton Manor nearby.

Runways

Visualizations show relative size comparisons only, not actual orientations

15/33

145.81° / 325.82°
Asphalt
3052×45m
ILS
NDB
LOC
RNP
1533

Contact

General Enquiries+448712220072
Airfield Duty Manager+447890423014
ATC ATIS+441217671260
ATC Watch Manager+441217671210
Airfield Duty ManagerADM@birminghamairport.co.uk

Administrator: BIRMINGHAM AIRPORT.

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Places near Birmingham

within 20km

Restaurants near Birmingham(20)

Giraffe

1km
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25min
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25min

Caffè Nero

$$ - $$$
3.4 star rating
2km
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5min
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25min
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30min

Pret A Manger

$
4.3 star rating
2km
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25min
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25min
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30min

Greggs

2km
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25min
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25min
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30min

Hotels near Birmingham(20)

Etap Hotel Birmingham Airport

$$
4.2 star rating
2km
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25min
•
25min

ibis Budget Birmingham Airport - NEC

$$
3.9 star rating
2km
•
25min
•
30min

Novotel Birmingham Airport Terminal Building - NEC

2km
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5min
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25min
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30min

Hilton Garden Inn Birmingham Airport

$$
4.2 star rating
2km
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5min
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20min
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30min

Things to Do near Birmingham(25)

Family Attraction Expo

3km
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25min
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30min
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40min

Plane Spotting Viewpoint at Birmingham Airport

3km
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20min
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15min
•
50min

Ashbourne heights

3km
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20min
•
50min

Lyndon Green

5km
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25min
•
30min

Railway Stations(45)

Birmingham New Street

BHM
National hub
11km
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40min
•
1h
Live times

Birmingham Moor Street

BMO
Regional interchange
10km
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25min
•
55min
Live times

Birmingham Snow Hill

BSW
Important feeder
11km
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25min
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1h
Live times

Birmingham International

BHI
2km
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10min
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25min
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45min
Live times

Weather

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About Birmingham (EGBB)

Birmingham (EGBB) is a general aviation airfield located in Birmingham Airport., United Kingdom. The airfield sits at an elevation of 339 feet. It has 2 runways: 15 3052m (asphalt), 33 3052m (asphalt).

Situated 5.5NM east-southeast of Birmingham city centre in Solihull, this is one of the UK's major international airports — a full-on commercial operation with Class D airspace surrounding the aerodrome, and a notable history of airspace infringements. Best suited to IFR operations; GA visitors should plan carefully, expect ATC workload, and enjoy easy access to the Jaguar Land Rover Experience and Hampton Manor nearby.

Pilots flying into Birmingham will find plenty to do nearby. There are 20 restaurants within reach, with Giraffe just a 22-minute walk from the airfield. 20 hotels nearby provide accommodation options from 1.6km away. 25 attractions and things to do are within easy reach.

Birmingham is well connected by rail, with 45 railway stations nearby, including Birmingham New Street (10.5km away).

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