Birmingham International Airport (BHX/EGBB)
New routes and frequency possibilities and why these routes would work
| Rome |
| Annual market from BHX 1-hour catchment of 236,000 (CAA Survey Statistics 07) Largest unserved market from BHX catchment |
| Madrid |
| Annual market from BHX 1-hour catchment of 184,000 (CAA Survey Statistics 07) Untapped hub potential as route has not been served effectively with IB code on it. |
| Warsaw |
| Annual market from BHX 1-hour catchment of 141,000 (CAA Survey Statistics 07) Over 6,000 passengers were carried on BHX-WAW during August 2008 - yet it is now unserved! |
| Berlin |
| Annual market from BHX 1-hour catchment of 135,000 (CAA Survey Statistics 07) ideal route for low-cost or full service airline. |
| Cologne |
| Annual market from BHX 1-hour catchment of 118,000 (CAA Survey Statistics 07) Smaller than Berlin's potential, but with a higher business class component. |
| Bergamo |
| Annual market from BHX 1-hour catchment of 108,000 (CAA Survey Statistics 07) Highest inbound traffic (50%) potential of these routes listed here. |
| Valencia |
| Annual market from BHX 1-hour catchment of 102,000 (CAA Survey Statistics 07) Despite having one of the largest potential markets this route has never been served direct from Birmingham. |
| Budapest |
| - Annual market from BHX 1-hour catchment of 98,000 (CAA Survey Statistics 07) This route has the highest business class (37%) potential of these routes listed here. |
| Lisbon |
| Annual market from BHX 1-hour catchment of 96,000 (CAA Survey Statistics 07) Untapped hub potential as route has not been served effectively with TP code on it. |
| Salzburg |
| Annual market from BHX 1-hour catchment of 92,000 (CAA Survey Statistics 07) Despite being a ski destination this route has year round potential. |
| Venice |
| Annual market from BHX 1-hour catchment of 88,000 (CAA Survey Statistics 07) Predominantly (93%) UK-originating traffic on this route. |
| Athens |
| Annual market from BHX 1-hr catchment of 89,000 (CAA Survey Statistics 06), ideal for low freq (2xw). |
Other major reasons to serve this airport
Birmingham's 60 minute catchment is 8m - about the same size as the population of Austria.
- Less than 40% of the local catchment that originates within one-hour of the Airport is actually served by the airlines presently serving Birmingham. The remaining 60% of the market therefore represents a genuine opportunity for a new operator to grow rather than "raiding" passengers from other airlines already operating at the airport.
- Economic output of the region is £63bn (approaching EUR100bn) - 8.2% of the total UK GDP (the GDP of the Czech Republic is smaller).
- Birmingham is one of the youngest cities in Europe with 37% of the population under 24.
- Birmingham is one of the most ethnically-mixed cities in the UK, with significant Pakistani, Indian, Afro-Caribbean, Irish, Bangladeshi and Chinese communities.
- As well as having one of Europe's leading retail and entertainment city centres in Birmingham, in terms of attractions the UK's Midlands boasts historic Warwick, home of Shakespeare Stratford-upon-Avon, the UK's biggest theme park Alton Towers, the cradle of the Industrial Revolution in Ironbridge and the tranquil beauty of the Cotswolds.
Marketing and other support
BHX would support any new route to the airport with a 5-year incentive scheme to reduce airline start-up costs. Based on the individual merits of the proposed route growth, the Airport may look to offer additional backing through marketing support. In addition the airport has a host of other marketing initiatives - e-mail database, website etc - which would be used to promote any new service.
Catchment Area
Birmingham is the second largest city in the UK - with just over 1m inhabitants - more than double that of Manchester.
- 30 minute catchment = 2.9m - larger than the population of Slovenia.
- 60 minute catchment = 8m - about the same size as the population of Austria.
- 120 minute catchment = 36.2m - larger than the population of Canada.
Under-served freight opportunities and other economic impact factors
Car manufacturing and automotive suppliers
make
up a vast industrial catchment around
Birmingham.
Industry sectors with projects secured recently in the Birmingham region with a potential need for air freight include electronics, software and automotive components. Companies based in the region with a potential need for air freight include: Boots, Cadbury, Caterpillar, Du Pont, Fujitsu, GKN, Honda, Jaguar, JCB, Kraft, Land Rover, Lucas, Marconi, Misys, Rolls-Royce, Siemens, Toyota and Volvo.
Geography
- BHX is 8 miles or 13 kms from the city centre of Birmingham.
- BHX is at the heart of the UK motorway network and is just 2 minutes from the M42.
- BHX has its own dedicated railway station - called Birmingham International - on the West Coast Mainline which runs from London via Birmingham to Scotland. Trains can be caught from Birmingham International to local, regional and national destinations. The Airport's own air rail link connects passengers to the station in 90 seconds.
- BHX is served by a network of local, regional and national buses and coaches, complimenting those passengers arriving by taxi and private cab.
Infrastructure & Operations:
- Runway 15/33 - 2599m Cat IIIB ILS, DME & NDB, ICAO Code 4E.
- Fire & Rescue: RFF Cat 9.
- Runway capacity = 40 movements per hour (planned to increase to 43).
- 63 aircraft stands of which 19 are served by airbridge.
- 113 check-in desks.
- BHX is a designated a schedule facilitated airport. This is performed by ACL.
- Operating hours: 24hrs.
- Two linked terminals.
- Min. connect time: 45 minutes
Important infrastructure developments and/or other news
The £40m+ (EUR60m) new International Pier for Terminal 1 opened in November 2009
- Planning permission for a 400m extension to the main runway has been approved by the local authorities.
- The new £40m+ (EUR60m) International Pier for Terminal 1 is now open.
- A project to merge the two airport terminals, with a single central security search area, is now under development and will open for summer 2011.
Vital statistics
- Total Passengers 2009 = 9.11m down 5% on 2008
- Freight carriage 2009 = 13,651 tonnes
- Scheduled/Charter mix of passengers 2007 = 77%/23%
- Largest carrier 2009 (passenger numbers): Ryanair
Financials
Birmingham International Airport Annual report
For Airport Charges details please contact to the Air Service Development Contact.
