Passenger terminalConcourses A, B, and C
5900 Messer Airport Highway, Birmingham, AL 35212FAA rank #83 · Small hub
BHMBirmingham
Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International
Guide reviewed September 1, 2026
The short answer
BHM is straightforward. The $17 daily deck is the practical covered option; arrive early enough to absorb the concentrated morning rush.
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2 hours before departure
This is your airport arrival time—not the time to leave home. Airline check-in and bag-drop cutoffs still apply.
Security peakApproximately 4–8 AM, Sunday afternoons, and holiday periods
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Security
What you’re walking into
BHM uses a central checkpoint serving all concourses. TSA PreCheck and CLEAR Plus are available.
Check live security wait times before leaving ↗TSA PreCheck● Yes
CLEAR● Yes
Global Entry● No
Mobile Passport● No
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Official parking
What it costs
Daily deck$17/dayCovered terminal parking
Hourly deck$26/day$2 per hour
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Ground transportation
Don’t stand at the wrong curb
App-based pickups use the signed ground-transportation area outside baggage claim.
Rental counters are on the ground level; vehicles are in the adjacent parking deck.
Concourses A, B, and C connect beyond the single checkpoint.
BHM cell-phone waiting lotFree attended waiting5600 Airline Drive, Birmingham, AL 35212
A free cell-phone lot is available at 5600 Airline Drive.
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Airport hotels
Sleep close. Leave the car.
BHM has no hotel inside or directly connected to the terminal. The closest airport hotels are generally 1–4 miles away along Airport Highway and Crestwood Boulevard.
Inside or airport-connected
None at this airportPark-and-fly
Confirm terms before bookingHoliday Inn Birmingham-Airport
- Airport ride
- Complimentary airport shuttle; confirm current hours
- Parking
- Extended parking requires an eligible hotel-and-parking package
Ramada by Wyndham Birmingham Airport
- Airport ride
- Complimentary airport shuttle; verify pickup procedure
- Parking
- Trip parking is included only with a qualifying package
Comfort Inn Birmingham Airport
- Airport ride
- Confirm current airport-transfer hours before booking
- Parking
- Package parking allowance varies by selected dates
Hotel information reviewed September 2, 2026. Confirm current shuttle hours, parking terms, and package availability before booking.
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Airport essentials
Everything else worth knowing
Free Wi-Fi● Yes
USO lounge● Yes
Pet relief● Yes
EV chargingCharging is available in designated parking-deck spaces.
SmokingSmoking is prohibited inside the terminal.
OvernightThe terminal supports early and late flights but has limited overnight services.
Sources & freshness
Trust the facts. Check the source.
Guide information reviewed September 1, 2026. For today’s operations, rates, and hours, use the live links and official sources below.
BHM parking and transportation↗BHM airport guide↗BHM CLEAR hours↗