Runway 18 at KBHM is the southbound end at Birmingham-Shuttlesworth Intl in Birmingham, Alabama. The opposite end is Runway 36. Runway 18 has a magnetic heading of 180°. Length is 7,099 ft. Surface is asphalt. Pattern direction is left traffic, which is standard for this end. This runway end has an ILS. The published localizer is 111.3 with a course of 183.03° magnetic. Field elevation at KBHM is 650 ft MSL. Threshold elevation for Runway 18 is 644.3 ft MSL. Use the current FAA Chart Supplement for current NOTAM and runway condition before departure.
Wind component for Runway 18
Based on the current METAR wind at KBHM.
- Headwind
- 9.5 kt
- Crosswind
- 5.5 kt LEFT
- Rel. angle
- 30°
- Favorability
- good
Pattern entry · RWY 18
LEFT TRAFFICTraffic pattern · Runway 18
LEFT-hand pattern on the south/east side. Tower-controlled. Follow ATC instructions for pattern entry.
- Upwind: climb runway heading 177°M
- Crosswind: turn left to 87°M
- Downwind: parallel runway, opposite direction (357°M)
- Base: perpendicular to runway
- Final: align with 177°M for Runway 18
Instrument approaches · Runway 18
LE CAT I RWY 18
BXO
111.3
Course 183.03°
Frequently asked questions
What is the heading of Runway 18 at KBHM?
Runway 18 at KBHM has a magnetic heading of 180°.
What is the length of Runway 18 at Birmingham-Shuttlesworth Intl?
Runway 18 is 7,099 ft long.
What is the surface of Runway 18 at KBHM?
Surface is asphalt.
Is Runway 18 at KBHM left or right traffic?
Runway 18 uses left traffic. That is the standard pattern direction for this end.
Does Runway 18 at KBHM have an ILS approach?
Yes. Runway 18 has an ILS with localizer 111.3 and course 183.03° magnetic.
What is the opposite end of Runway 18 at KBHM?
The opposite end is Runway 36.