Handling and FBOs
Private handling at Birmingham EGBB
Birmingham has 2 handling companies for private and business aircraft: Signature Birmingham and XLR Executive Jet Centre Birmingham. Handling is compulsory here, so one of them will look after you on arrival.
Who handles private aircraft
Signature Birmingham
- Address
- Terminal Road, Birmingham, West Midlands B26 3FS, United Kingdom
- Phone
- +44 (0) 33 0027 1259
- Hours
- 0700-1900 local; call-out available on request
VHF 131.615
Details from official sources (the FBO or the airport), checked 25 Oct 2026.
XLR Birmingham (XLR Executive Jet Centre)
- Address
- The Business Aviation Centre, Terminal Road, Birmingham Airport, West Midlands, B26 3QN
- Phone
- +44 (0)121 663 1450
- Hours
- 24 hours, on request
24-hour access on request
Details from official sources (the FBO or the airport), checked 25 Oct 2026.
Where the terminals are
Two business-aviation terminals on Terminal Road, away from the passenger terminal: Signature Birmingham (B26 3FS – private terminal with on-site customs and immigration, lounge, security screening) and XLR Executive Jet Centre (B26 3QN – VIP lounges, private screening, heated hangar).
Before you land
- Handling
- Compulsory. You must use one of the handling companies above.
- Permission
- Prior permission (PPR) is required before you land.
- Customs
- Yes – on site
- Opening hours
- Airport 24 hours (customs, handling and fuel H24). Signature FBO 07:00–19:00 local with call-out on request; XLR FBO facilities available 24 hours on request. Night noise policy 23:30–06:00 restricts certain aircraft types
Ground handling is mandatory for all aircraft and slots are cleared with Airport Co-ordination Ltd. Both FBOs sit apart from the main passenger terminal with direct ramp access and private screening.
Hours and requirements are as the airport publishes them, last checked 29 Sep 2026. Check with the airport or your operator before you set off.
Getting to the terminal
Birmingham Airport, Birmingham, B26 3QJ.
| From | Drive | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Birmingham city | 25 min | 9 mi · 14 km |
| Stratford-upon-Avon; Warwick | 40 min | 28 mi · 45 km |
| Wolverhampton | 45 min | 29 mi · 47 km |
Road time without traffic. Routes: OSRM, map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
The full guide to Birmingham Airport has the runway, weather, flight times and nearby airports.