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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 3 min ago
Weather now
IFR 61°F Observed 7 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 3 min ago. Airline-specific delays are not shown here.

Current conditions at BHM

IFR

61°F16°C

Low cloud or poor visibility. Airports slow arrivals and delays become more likely.

Wind
020° 14 mph, gusts 28
Visibility
1.5 mi
Clouds
BKN 1,400 ft, OVC 2,800 ft
Ceiling
1,400 ft
Conditions
-RA BR
Pressure
29.84 inHg

METARSPECI KBHM 101207Z 02012G24KT 1 1/2SM -RA BR BKN014 OVC028 16/16 A2984 RMK AO2 P0004 T01610156

Source: NOAA Aviation Weather Center. Observed 7 h ago.

Active weather alerts

  • Wind AdvisoryWind Advisory issued October 10 at 11:43AM CDT until October 10 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Birmingham AL

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.