KBHM · Birmingham, Alabama
Birmingham International Airport
KBHMMay 1, 2026 · KBHM-1125
Operational Summary
- U.S. Customs Service
- Yes
- User Fee
- Unknown
- Office Hours
- Mon-Fri08:00-17:00Closed on federal holidays
Central Time
- Service Hours
- Mon-Fri09:00-17:00
Central Time
- Parking
- FBO
- Permission to Land
- Required
- After Hours
- By Request
Parking and Inspection
Where to Park
No structured parking facility has been extracted yet.
Aircraft are cleared at FBOs or private hangars.
Inspection Process
- Aircraft are cleared at the FBOs or at private hangars.
- Be prepared to present passports, visas, pilots license, medical certificate, aircraft registration, and user fee decal.
- Regulated waste/garbage is disposed of in the red garbage cans located at the FBOs/ private hangars.
Procedures
Permission to Land
Secure permission to land at least 24 hours before ETA; +/-30 minutes tolerance.
Appointment
Unknown- Requests for service for after hours flight arrivals must be received as far in advance as possible but no later than 24 hours in advance of intended arrival.
- Requests for service on Saturday, Sunday, or holidays that fall on a Monday must be received no later than 1430 hours on the preceding Friday. NOTE: For further detailed information regarding national GA processing standards and procedures, please refer to the CBP Private Aircraft Arrival Information Document or contact GAsupport@cbp.dhs.gov November 20, 2025 Publication Number KBHM-1125
Departure
Commercial operators must obtain outbound clearance from CBP.
Operator Highlights
- Permission to land required 24 hours in advance
- Service hours Mon-Fri 09:00-17:00 CT
- After-hours by request; weekend requests due 14:30 Fri
- Commercial outbound clearance required
- Cleared at FBOs/private hangars
Contacts and Location
Customs Location Map
5900 Messer Airport HighwayBirmingham, AL 35212Related Resources for KBHM
Hours and Availability
Office Hours
- Mon-Fri08:00-17:00Closed on federal holidays
Central Time
Source Wording
Mon-Fri 08:00-17:00; closed federal holidays
Service Hours
- Mon-Fri09:00-17:00
Central Time
Source Wording
Mon-Fri 09:00-17:00
Availability
By Request
Requests for service for after hours flight arrivals must be received as far in advance as possible but no
- After-hours requests as far in advance as possible, no later than 24 hours
- Weekend or Monday-holiday requests due by 14:30 Friday
Remarks
- Requests for service for after hours flight arrivals must be received as far in advance as possible but no later than 24 hours in advance of intended arrival.
- Requests for service on Saturday, Sunday, or holidays that fall on a Monday must be received no later than 1430 hours on the preceding Friday. NOTE: For further detailed information regarding national GA processing standards and procedures, please refer to the CBP Private Aircraft Arrival Information Document or contact GAsupport@cbp.dhs.gov November 20, 2025 Publication Number KBHM-1125
Detected Topics
- After Hours
- Holiday Restrictions
- FBO Coordination
- Usda Waste
- Landing Rights
- Outbound Clearance
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Original Content
Birmingham Shuttlesworth International Airport General Aviation Airport Fact Sheet Birmingham Shuttlesworth International Airport (KBHM) 5900 Messer Airport Highway, Birmingham, AL 35212 Regular Office Hours Monday-Friday, 0800-1700 Closed on federal holidays Central Time (CT) Contact Information (205) 592-0237 CBP Birmingham Port Office (800) 973-2867 SECTOR Communications toll free (407) 975-1740 SECTOR Communications commercial KBHM_GAP@cbp.dhs.gov Hours of Service for Entrance and Clearance Inspection services for the entrance/ arrival of aircraft at KHBM are available Monday-Friday, 0900-1700 in accordance with the port's permission to land procedures (see special procedures below). Commercial aircraft operators departing the U.S. must obtain an outbound clearance by contacting CBP directly. Permission to Land Procedures Pilots must secure permission to land by contacting CBP no later than 24 hours in advance of intended arrival. Permission to land is granted with a tolerance of (+/-) 30 minutes. If your ETA deviates outside those parameters, Previously granted permission(s) are invalid and you must contact CBP to re-secure permission to land. Inspection Process • Aircraft are cleared at the FBOs or at private hangars. • Be prepared to present passports, visas, pilots license, medical certificate, aircraft registration, and user fee decal. • Regulated waste/garbage is disposed of in the red garbage cans located at the FBOs/ private hangars. Special Procedures/Miscellaneous • Requests for service for after hours flight arrivals must be received as far in advance as possible but no later than 24 hours in advance of intended arrival. • Requests for service on Saturday, Sunday, or holidays that fall on a Monday must be received no later than 1430 hours on the preceding Friday. NOTE: For further detailed information regarding national GA processing standards and procedures, please refer to the CBP Private Aircraft Arrival Information Document or contact GAsupport@cbp.dhs.gov November 20, 2025 Publication Number KBHM-1125