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BIRMINGHAM-SHUTTLESWORTH INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT TAXIWAY A RELOCATION ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT

DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC REVIEW AND COMMENT

The Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) has published a Draft Environmental Assessment (EA) for the proposed Taxiway A Relocation project. In accordance with its responsibilities under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) requires 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. The results of the analysis are published in the Draft EA document, linked below. The document is also available for public review in-person through [DATE] at the following locations:

  • Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport, Administration Office
    5900 Messer Airport Highway
    Birmingham, Alabama 35212
    Monday – Friday, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.  
  • Birmingham Public Library – Avondale Regional Branch
    509 40th St. S.
    Birmingham, Alabama 35222
    Monday, Wednesday – Saturday, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
    Tuesday, from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Draft EA Documents

The Draft 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.

EA Report

  • Draft 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

EA Appendices

  • Combined Appendices for Draft 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

Submitting Public Comments

Written comments can be submitted through the online comment form, email, or mail using the options below, or in person at the public meeting. 

All comments must be received by the 11:59 p.m. CDT, MONTH, DATE, 2026, deadline. Before including your address, phone number, e-mail address, or other personal identifying information in your comment, be advised that your entire comment – including your personal identifying information – may be made publicly available at any time.

All substantive comments will be addressed in the Final EA.

PUBLIC MEETING TO BE HELD [INSERT DATE]

In conjunction with this public review period, BHM will hold a public meeting to receive testimony relating to the Draft EA for the Taxiway A Relocation project.

The meeting will take place on DATE from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., with a brief presentation at 6:15 p.m., in Meeting Room A, located on the lower level of the Airport Terminal Building. The Airport is located at 5900 Messer Airport Hwy, Birmingham, AL 35212.

The meeting will begin and end with an open house format, during which members of the public can view display boards with project information, speak one-on-one with members of the project team and Airport staff, and share their comments for the public record.

Free parking will be available during the public meeting. Park in the parking garage and bring your ticket to the meeting. Airport staff will validate parking tickets for public meeting attendees.

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 wetland impacts of up to 0.67 acre. 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 plan set of preferred alternative for BHM Taxiway A Relocation
Proposed Project - Click to enlarge image