Route Network
Birmingham -Shuttlesworth Airport connects 87 destinations worldwide, with Atlanta standing out as its busiest route. The longest nonstop flight is to Las Vegas, and the shortest flight is to Atlanta.
Route and destination data updated February 16, 2026.
Birmingham -Shuttlesworth Airport is served by 46 airlines, with NetJets Aviation in the lead at 15% of routes. The top three carriers together cover 35% of routes. 21 carriers operate only one route each. A total of three airlines operate international routes, compared with 45 airlines serving domestic routes. Southwest Airlines is operating the longest nonstop flight, connecting to Las Vegas with a flight time of 4 hrs 35 mins.
Birmingham -Shuttlesworth Airport provides direct service to four countries across two continents. The route network is 97% domestic and 3% international. Bahamas is the primary international destination.
Global Rankings
Destinations
Measures how broadly the airport connects distinct endpoints.
- #173 - Total destinations
- #83 - Domestic destinations
- #671 - International destinations
Flights & Scheduling
Reflects flight volume and runway utilization.
- #261 - Total flights
- #172 - Domestic flights
- #701 - International flights
- #320 - Flights per runway
Distance & Reach
Highlights long-haul reach and distance efficiency.
- #356 - Total distance flown
- #756 - Distance per flight
- #415 - Distance per runway
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12,028 ft 3,666 m 12,028 ft · 3,666 m | 151 ft 46 m 151 ft · 46 m | Asphalt | |
| 12,028 ft 3,666 m 12,028 ft · 3,666 m | 151 ft 46 m 151 ft · 46 m | Asphalt | |
| 7,110 ft 2,167 m 7,110 ft · 2,167 m | 151 ft 46 m 151 ft · 46 m | Asphalt | |
| 7,110 ft 2,167 m 7,110 ft · 2,167 m | 151 ft 46 m 151 ft · 46 m | Asphalt |
Runway Length
Runways at Birmingham -Shuttlesworth Airport are long enough for all aircraft with known takeoff and landing distances.