BIRMINGHAM-SHUTTLESWORTH INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT TAXIWAY A RELOCATION ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT
Final ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT and Finding of No Significant Impact
Notice is hereby given that the Final Environmental Assessment (EA) and Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) for the proposed Taxiway A Relocation project at Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) are available for public viewing.
In accordance with its responsibilities under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) required BHM to complete an EA. During the EA process, BHM and its airport consultant evaluated the environmental, economic, and social impacts of the proposed development. After careful and thorough consideration of the Final EA and public comments received, the FAA has provided an approved FONSI for the proposed project. The Final EA and FONSI can be viewed through the links below.
FINAL EA Documents
The FONSI and Final EA documents are available through the following links. For ease of accessing the document, the full main report file as well as each chapter can be downloaded separately. Likewise, a combined appendices file as well as each individual appendix can be downloaded separately.
FONSI & Final EA Report
- Finding of No Significant Impact
- Final Environmental Assessment for Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport Taxiway A Relocation
- Chapter 1 – Purpose & Need
- Chapter 2 – Alternatives
- Chapter 3 – Affected Environment
- Chapter 4 – Environmental Consequences
- Chapter 5 – Agency and Public Involvement
- Chapter 6 – Preparers
Final EA Appendices
- Combined Appendices for Final Environmental Assessment for Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport Taxiway A Relocation
- Appendix A – Purpose & Need Figures
- Appendix B – Alternatives Figures
- Appendix C – Affected Environment Figures
- Appendix D – Environmental Consequences Reports
- Appendix E – Agency and Public Involvement
- Appendix F – Design Plans
- Appendix G – Draft EA Notice of Availability, Public Meeting Information, and Comments Received
ABOUT THE PROJECT
BHM intends to undertake a project to realign, reconstruct, and widen parallel Taxiway A and associated connector taxiways; strengthen a portion of Taxiway A and its connectors, relocate or encapsulate approximately 3,200 linear feet of Village Creek; relocate portions of the vehicle service roads; and realign existing utilities. The project includes up to 0.67 acre of wetland impact. The purpose of the proposed project is to enhance the airfield’s ability to accommodate the increasing demand for both passenger and cargo aircraft operations in a safe and efficient manner by addressing the non-standard runway to taxiway separation located on the southwest portion of Runway 6-24 and Taxiway A.
DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT
During the EA process, BHM and its airport consultant evaluated the environmental, economic, and social impacts of the proposed development according to US DOT and FAA guidance and thresholds of significance. No significant impacts were identified. The results of the analysis were published in a Draft EA document, which was made available for public review and comment from July 2, 2026, to July 23, 2026. A virtual public meeting was held July 16, 2026. Comments were received during the comment period, and the document was revised accordingly and finalized.
Draft EA Documents
The Draft EA documents are available through the following links.
