EGBB Birmingham Airport

Airport Overview

Birmingham Airport is located in the West Midlands of England, roughly 8 miles southeast of the city centre. It serves as the UK's seventh busiest airport by passenger numbers, acting as a key hub for both domestic and international travel.

Airport History

Birmingham Airport (formerly Elmdon Airport) officially opened on 8 July 1939, built on the site of the former Castle Bromwich aerodrome to replace the increasingly inadequate Elmdon airfield. During World War II, the airport was requisitioned by the Air Ministry and served as both an RAF and Royal Navy base—primarily used for flight training and aircraft production. Civilian operations resumed on 8 July 1946, exactly seven years after its opening. Following the war, Birmingham experienced steady commercial growth. In 1984, Terminal 1 was unveiled, followed by the addition of Terminal 2 in 1991, significantly expanding passenger handling capabilities. The two terminals were consolidated into one integrated terminal in 2011—creating today's configuration, featuring gates 1–20 in the old Terminal 2 and the rest in Terminal 1, linked via the Millennium Link. Infrastructure improvements continued into the 21st century—in 2014, major runway extension works concluded, stretching the primary runway 15/33 to 3,052 m (10,013 ft), enhancing the airport's capacity for handling larger aircraft and long-haul flights.

Today

EGBB handles over 12.8 million passengers per year (2024 data) and serves as a major base for airlines such as easyJet, Jet2.com, Ryanair, and TUI Airways.

Navigation Details

Runway 15/33: 3,052 m × 46 m (10,013 ft × 148 ft). ILS frequency: both Runways 15 and 33 share the ILS frequency of 110.10 MHz, with respective inbound course headings of approximately 148° (RWY 15) and 328° (RWY 33).

Key Features

• Custom-built models with full PBR and 4K texturing.

• Performance-optimized for VR and low-end systems.

• LOD models included for all major structures.

• Accurate taxiway layout and signage based on the latest charts.

• Hand-placed clutter and realistic apron markings.

• Static aircraft options included.

• Modelled airside and landside areas visible from the cockpit.

Purchase Information

Available from the UK2000 Scenery Store, SimMarket, and the MSFS Marketplace.

Important

As with all UK2000 products, you'll need to download and install the UK2000 Common Library, available free on our website or through the installer.

We're excited to bring another major UK airport to the sim world, with a strong focus on performance without sacrificing visual quality. Let us know your thoughts below, and thanks for your continued support!