Private jets at Birmingham (EGBB)
Birmingham had 1,081 private jet arrivals in the 12 months to July 2026, about 3 a day. The busiest month, July, was 2.3 times as busy as the quietest, January. 553 different aircraft flew in, and the most common type was the Cessna Citation XLS.
Data through 29 Aug 2026.
Private jet traffic at Birmingham, month by month
July was the busiest month, with 128 arrivals, and January the quietest, with 55.
Arrivals by month
Aug 2025 – Jul 2026Arrivals by day of the week
Sunday · 17%Sunday carried 17% of the week’s arrivals. Days in UTC.
Arrivals, Aug 2025 – Jul 2026: the side our tracking records most completely. Departures, routes and emissions are added once our departure records are complete. Every count is a minimum: flights the receivers missed aren’t in it.
The private jets that use Birmingham
Large-cabin jets made 35% of arrivals; the single most common type was the Cessna Citation XLS, with 12%.
By size class
Share of arrivalsMost common types
Share of arrivals| Type | Share |
|---|---|
| Cessna Citation XLS | 12% |
| Embraer Phenom 300 | 8% |
| Embraer Praetor 600 | 8% |
| Cessna Citation CJ2 | 6% |
| Bombardier Challenger 350 | 5% |
| Cessna Citation Latitude | 5% |
| Pilatus PC-24 | 5% |
| Cessna Citation CJ3 | 4% |
| Beechcraft BeechJet 400 | 4% |
| Cessna Citation Mustang | 4% |
The jets that use Birmingham most
Visits to 22 Aug 2026| # | Aircraft | Type | Visits |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | G-WLKR | Embraer Praetor 600 | 51 |
| 2 | SP-AIN | Cessna Citation XLS | 24 |
| 3 | G-SPJT | Cessna Citation Bravo | 13 |
| 4 | SP-JOY | Cessna Citation CJ3 | 11 |
| 5 | SP-TTA | Beechcraft BeechJet 400 | 11 |
| 6 | 2-JRSY | Embraer Praetor 600 | 10 |
| 7 | D-CGER | Cessna Citation CJ3 | 9 |
| 8 | G-EMCZ | Bombardier Learjet 45 | 9 |
| 9 | G-KION | Cessna CitationJet | 9 |
| 10 | G-SHUI | Cessna Citation Latitude | 9 |
Named aircraft are shown a week behind the other figures, with their visit count only. We leave out aircraft whose owners asked us to, and grades are on each aircraft’s own page.
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Flying privately into Birmingham
Birmingham’s longest runway is 3,052 meters, against 2,894 at East Midlands, 51 km away.
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15/33 | 3,052 m | 45 m | ASP |
Nearest alternative: East Midlands (EGNX)
51 km away| Measure | Birmingham (EGBB) | East Midlands (EGNX) |
|---|---|---|
| Longest runway | 3,052 m | 2,894 m |
Runways from the airport database; distances measured from the airport reference point. Check runway limits and slots with your operator.
Private jets at Birmingham: questions
How many private jets fly into Birmingham?
We tracked 1,081 private jet arrivals at Birmingham in the 12 months to July 2026, about 3 a day, from 553 different aircraft.
What is the busiest month for private jets at Birmingham?
July, with 128 arrivals. January was the quietest, with 55.
Which private jets use Birmingham most?
The most common type was the Cessna Citation XLS, with 12% of arrivals. Large-cabin jets made 35% in all.
What is the nearest alternative to Birmingham for a private jet?
East Midlands (EGNX), 51 km away, with a 2,894 meter runway against 3,052 here.
Do you publish who flies in?
No. We name aircraft by registration, with a visit count, a week behind. We never name owners, operators or passengers, and we leave out aircraft whose owners asked us to.
Cite this data
The Aircraft Ledger. “Private jets at Birmingham (EGBB).” Data through 29 Aug 2026. theaircraftledger.com/airports/united-kingdom/birmingham
Method: private jet arrivals at EGBB from ADS-B tracking, Aug 2025 – Jul 2026. Airliners, helicopters and piston aircraft excluded. Named aircraft a week behind. Every count is a minimum. About our data