Community and Environment FAQs

Members of the Airport team are available to give talks and presentations to community groups.  These may either be an overview of the Airport and its operations, suitable for a general audience, or may focus on specific issues, according to need.

Where demand is heavy, preference will be given to groups in those communities most affected by our operations. We do not normally charge, but many groups choose to make a donation to our nominated charity.

If you would like to book a talk or presentation please submit your request here.

We have a viewing area within Car Park 5,  Sheldon Country Park which is close by also has great views.

In addition to the outdoor viewing area located in Car Park 5, you may be interested to learn that there is a 'free to use' location in Sheldon Country Park, on publicly accessible land at the north end of the runway which affords excellent views of arriving and departing aircraft. You can read more at www.birmingham.gov.uk/sheldonpark.

If you wish to plan or organise a balloon or sky lantern release you need to contact the Civil Aviation Authority directly. You can do so by visiting www.caa.co.uk/Consumers/Displays-and-events/Displays-and-events/ and reading information about 'fireworks, lasers and sky lantern releases'.

To raise a question/comment, complaint or provide a compliment please use our Noise Complaints form or use the chatbot.

For people moving to the area you can find detailed information on flight paths and airport policies on our Aircraft Noise page.

To find out how your area may be impacted by aircraft noise please visit our Aircraft Noise page.

For people moving to the area you can find detailed information on flight paths and airport policies on our Aircraft Noise page.

To find out how your area may be impacted by aircraft noise please visit our Aircraft Noise page.

In order that we can deal with your enquiry as soon as possible please call our emergency number 0121 767 8585.  Please note this is only for emergency calls relating directly to roof damage.

We welcome visits from schools and colleges and have a dedicated facility for visiting groups called Flight School.

For more information on educational visits and how to book please see our Educational visits page.

Flight School can accommodate a maximum of 30 children on any one visit. If you wish to bring more than 30 children, you'll need to make an additional booking for another time. This is because we have to balance the impact of groups of children in the terminal with the needs of other passengers and other airport users in what is a busy working environment.

For more information on educational visits and how to book please see our Educational visits page.

Flight School is open Monday to Friday, throughout the year, between 09:00 and 16:30.

For more information on educational visits and how to book Flight School please see our Educational visits page.

Yes. Flight School and the terminal buildings provide a safe, controlled and welcoming environment for groups with a broad spectrum of special needs. There is plenty of room, all areas are accessible by ramps or lifts and our staff are always willing to offer any help you may need.

Yes. However, you should be aware that Flight School is not open outside school hours or at weekends. It is available on weekdays during school holidays.

Unfortunately not. Access to these areas is restricted and not open to the public.

To request an Educational Visit please complete and submit this form

Our Nominated Charity - Solihull Mind

In February 2020, we announced a charity partnership with Solihull Mind. The decision to support Solihull Mind came directly from our employees, who were given the opportunity to nominate local charities and then vote for which they wanted to become our new, official charity partner.

The impact of the Covid-19 pandemic limited the amount of fundraising we have been able to undertake on behalf of the charity, but on Saturday 27th November 2021, we staged a sponsored run along the 3km length of the airport runway. This unique opportunity was taken on my some 60 runners from companies across the airport site and raised in excess of £6,000 to support the charity's work in the Borough. You can watch a short video of the event at

For more information on Solihull Mind, please visit www.solihullmind.org.uk.

Birmingham Airport supports local charities and community activities through various investments.

For more information on the Airport’s charitable work, please visit our Community Investment page.

For more information on the Airport’s Community Trust Fund and how to apply please visit our Community Investment page.