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Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) delays and on-time record

Birmingham, Alabama KBHM #83 US airport by passengers

Live airport-wide delay programs from the FAA, the weather that causes them, and how each airline has actually performed at BHM.

FAA status
No delays reported Updated 9 min ago
Weather now
VFR 68°F Observed 1 h ago
Late departures
23.8%May 2026 to July 2026
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FAA delay status for BHM

The FAA is not reporting a ground stop, ground delay program or other delay at BHM right now.

Source: FAA National Airspace System Status, checked 9 min ago. Airline-specific delays are not shown here.

Current conditions at BHM

VFR

68°F20°C

Good visibility and high cloud base. Normal operations are typical.

Wind
120° 7 mph
Visibility
10+ mi
Clouds
FEW 2,500 ft, SCT 3,600 ft, BKN 6,500 ft
Ceiling
6,500 ft
Pressure
30.25 inHg

METARMETAR KBHM 012153Z 12006KT 10SM FEW025 SCT036 BKN065 20/14 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP239 T02000144

Source: NOAA Aviation Weather Center. Observed 1 h ago.

On-time performance at BHM

Based on 4,492 departures from May 2026 to July 2026. A flight counts as late when it leaves 15 or more minutes after schedule.

23.8%Departures late
28.6%Arrivals late
1.89%Cancelled
21.7 minAverage departure delay
On-time performance by airline at BHM
AirlineDeparturesLateCancelled
Southwest Airlines 1,361 29.0% 0.37%
Delta Air Lines 1,027 18.9% 1.56%
PSA Airlines 951 26.9% 4.73%
Envoy Air 568 22.5% 1.41%
SkyWest Airlines 291 18.2% 1.03%
American Airlines 201 12.9% 2.99%

Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics, On-Time Performance of reporting carriers. Smaller regional carriers and some airlines are not included.

Late departures by month

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How delays work at BHM

A ground stop holds flights bound for BHM at their origin airports. A ground delay program spaces arrivals out so the airport is not overloaded. Departure and arrival delay messages describe the average wait the FAA expects. None of these tell you whether your own flight is late, so always check your airline as well.

Local tips

  • The public side of the terminal is open 24 hours, but the security checkpoint closes overnight and the restaurants shut down, leaving only vending machines.
  • If you plan to wait for arriving passengers, use the cell phone lot. Drivers must stay with their vehicles at the curb.
  • Economy Lot shuttles run continuously, so it is a good option for longer trips.
  • For downtown trips, MAX On-Demand is an affordable option. Book the ride in advance, and the driver will drop you at your departure gate.