Flying in Birmingham, AL
There are 12 airfields within 93 miles of Birmingham — the nearest is Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (KBHM), about 4 miles out. Daylight runs from about 14h 14m of daylight at midsummer down to about 9h 46m at midwinter, so your VFR window shifts a lot through the year. Below: the airfields nearby, the seasonal daylight and weather, and where to find the official charts.
Airfields near Birmingham
Public and private airfields within 93 miles, nearest first.
Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport
Bessemer Airport
Shelby County Airport
St Clair County Airport
Merkel Field Sylacauga Municipal Airport
Walker County Airport Bevill Field
Talladega Municipal Airport
Tuscaloosa National Airport
Cullman Regional Airport-Folsom Field
Northeast Alabama Regional Airport
Anniston Regional Airport
Thomas C Russell Field
Daylight & the VFR window
Most VFR flying happens between sunrise and sunset, so daylight length is your practical flying window. Times below are local solar time (clock times shift with your time zone and DST). Plan night currency and reserves around the short end of the year.
| Time of year | Sunrise–sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|
| June solstice (Jun 21) | 04:53–19:07 | 14h 14m |
| Equinox (Mar 20) | 06:02–17:58 | 11h 55m |
| December solstice (Dec 21) | 07:07–16:53 | 9h 46m |
Typical weather
Seasonal averages from 2021–2023. A guide to what to pack and plan for — always check current METARs, TAFs, and NOTAMs before you fly.
| Season | Avg high | Avg low | Avg wind | Wet days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 22.7°C / 73°F | 11.7°C / 53°F | 18 km/h | 34% |
| Summer | 31.1°C / 88°F | 21.5°C / 71°F | 14 km/h | 54% |
| Autumn | 23.3°C / 74°F | 12.9°C / 55°F | 15 km/h | 24% |
| Winter | 14.4°C / 58°F | 4.6°C / 40°F | 19 km/h | 38% |
Airspace & charts
For the exact airspace classes, frequencies, restricted areas, and airfield plates around Birmingham, go straight to the official sources — never plan a route off this page alone.
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