Information about Birmingham Airport

Facts about Birmingham Airport

IATA:

BHX

ICAO:

EGBB

City:

Birmingham

Region:

West Midlands

Country:

England

Country Code:

GB

Type:

Commercial Airport

Timezone:

Europe/London

Latitude:

52.455040

Longitude:

-1.743817

GPS Coordinates:

52°27' N, 01°45' W

Passenger Category:

International Airport

Role:

International Airport

The historical and tourist importance of the area

Birmingham is historically important as a centre of the Industrial Revolution and is known for its canals, museums, galleries and diverse cultural scene. Major attractions include the Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery, the Jewellery Quarter, Cadbury World and the historic canals. Nearby Solihull provides attractive parks and historic areas, while Warwick Castle, Stratford-upon-Avon and the Cotswolds are within reach for day trips. The National Exhibition Centre and Resorts World are immediately adjacent to the airport.

Food, shopping and when to visit

Birmingham has one of Britain's most diverse food scenes, with Balti cuisine, Indian, Pakistani, Chinese, Italian, Middle Eastern, Caribbean and many other international cuisines strongly represented. The city centre, Bullring and Jewellery Quarter offer extensive shopping, restaurants and independent businesses. Late spring through early autumn is particularly pleasant for exploring Warwickshire and nearby historic towns, while Birmingham's museums, theatres, shopping and indoor attractions provide year-round activities.

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