Birmingham Airport (BHX) August 2025 Operational Report

Flight Activity Overview

Total Departing Flights: 4,261

Year-over-Year Change in Departing Flights: +10.36%

In August 2025, Birmingham Airport processed 4,261 departing flights, a +10.36% change year over year. Growth was supported by stronger late‑summer demand and targeted capacity additions, with schedules concentrated on weekend peaks. This uplift reinforces the airport’s role for leisure flows across Europe and domestic UK connectivity.

On-Time Performance and Cancellations

Departure On-Time Performance: 63.95%

Year-over-Year Change in On-Time Performance: +6.51 percentage points

Cancelled Flights: 18

Year-over-Year Change in Cancellations: +12.50%

Departure on‑time performance reached 63.95% with a +6.51 percentage points improvement versus last year. While Birmingham Airport recorded 18 cancelled departures (+12.50% YoY), the main drivers of delay were afternoon air traffic flow restrictions and busy ground operations. Passengers experienced longer queues at peaks; the hub has refined turnaround coordination and staffing to smooth flows.

Airlines Serving Birmingham Airport

Service at Birmingham Airport is provided by a mix of low‑cost and network carriers linking European leisure markets and major continental hubs for long‑haul connections. The network prioritizes short‑haul coverage with seasonal expansion, aligning capacity to 4,261 August departures. This diversity supports choice across city‑break, sun, and visiting‑friends‑and‑relatives demand.

Outlook

Over the next 4–8 weeks, schedules at the hub should be broadly steady with departure on‑time performance fluctuating near current levels; afternoon thunderstorms and Friday–Sunday peaks remain the main risk windows. Passengers should prioritize morning departures, allow 60–90 minutes of buffer for security and connections on peak days, and monitor real‑time gate and weather alerts via the NextFly App.