Birmingham Airport Authority
Airlines and AviationAlabama, United States51-200 Employees
The Birmingham Airport Authority, established in 1986 by the Birmingham City Council, oversees the Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport in Birmingham, Alabama. It is governed by a seven-member Board of Directors appointed by the city’s mayor and confirmed by the City Council, with day-to-day operations led by a President and CEO and a staff of more than 100 across five departments. The airport hosts four major airlines, operates more than 100 daily flights to 15 destinations, and served more than 2.6 million passengers in 2016, while offering a range of food, retail options and passenger amenities. As an operator within the Airlines and Aviation industry, the authority focuses on managing a regional airport facility in the Birmingham area to facilitate air travel and support continued growth. In 2026, the airport achieved Level 4 status in the Airport Carbon Accreditation program, reflecting progress toward carbon neutrality.