The biggest compliment I can give this place is that it is absolutely efficient. With this being a…read moreregional airport, it is a bit small which could lend to the efficiency of the facility. Let's do a quick overview of the airport. With it being small, checking in is swift. You only seem to have two airlines that fly in and out of here so that makes it easy to find where you need to go. This being a small airport everything is quite laid back. You don't feel hassled or rushed when you go through check in and security. TSA checkpoint here was really simple. Even though they have TSA Precheck, it is basically void here as there never really seems to be a hold up in lines. Literally I walked up, plopped my stuff on the belt, walked through and was on the terminal side. Really nothing separating the two lines, just kind of walk up, go through. Terminal side, small, again, I hate to redundant, but everything here feels like you might be in a mock up of an airport, but it is a fully functional airport. There are only six gates, so there is no mistake with figuring out where you have to be. The good thing with this is that it is again efficient with boarding the plane. Let's go back to the entrance side. All bags come to one claim area. So if your flight happens to land around the same time as another, all bags will be mixed together. That is if your bag arrives with you. See, with it being a regional airport, it equals smaller planes. This has nothing to do with the airport, but the airlines may bump your luggage on you. This actually happened to my colleague. We arrived around 11 in the morning, but her luggage wasn't showing up until 6 that evening. Without any way for it to be delivered, she had to make her way back to the airport to get her luggage. When in town for work, that's not always the best situation. Honestly, the baggage claim was probably the most fun and easy spot here. Grab your bag and head outside to get transportation to where you need to go. Speaking of transportation, wait a bit when trying to get an Uber. You'll end up missing the surge pricing. Back to the terminal side. With it being a small airport, there wasn't much in offerings for food/shopping. At the time I was there, there was only one eatery open and if I remember correctly, one shop open for snacks/gifts. Which was odd, there was a kiosk type situation going on for Dunkin' but besides the signs, nothing was offered. What appeared to be other storefronts that could be used, were in fact storage. How do you know? What is stored is up against the frosted glass and you can see it from the seating area. I didn't step foot towards the eatery as it was overcrowded, I did go into the store, much simpler and easier to navigate. The seating area again. What I liked about this is that it was abundant. Especially since not all gates are in use, so if you feel the need to spread out, you are more than welcome to go to another gate area. I absolutely loved the tables here. Shared space with pop up outlets for regular plugs and USB. Bathrooms were clean and in working condition. I was lucky the day I was flying out. It was the week that a storm was rolling across the country. I think I was on one of the only flights out of MGM that day. All other flights after a certain point out of here, were cancelled. Lots of people ended up being stuck, diverted, or driving to a nearby airport.

This small airport has friendly staff. The security checkpoint was easy to navigate through. I did…read morenot experience any trouble with renting a car. I enjoyed the rental car. The airport was clean, and I enjoyed eating a breakfast sandwich from one of the shops. Food options are scarce, and there are few outlets available for charging electronics.

Birmingham Shuttlesworth is a smaller airport, which can be a good thing in some ways, but there…read moreare a few areas that could be better. On the plus side, it is not overly crowded and it is nice that they have a Chick fil A in the terminal. That gives you at least one solid option to grab something to eat. On the downside, there are not a lot of food or shopping options overall. The rental car area and signage could also be clearer. It was a little confusing figuring out exactly where to go and how to navigate that part of the airport. In my mind this is about a three and a half star experience. On here I will round it up to 4 stars because it is functional and not chaotic, but there is definitely room for improvement.

I'm giving Birmingham Airport a 2 instead of a 1 because its small size does make getting from one…read moreplace to another quick and convenient. That said, there are several areas where the airport falls short: * Limited Food Options: If you have food allergies or dietary restrictions, plan ahead. The food options are very limited, and finding something safe to eat can be difficult. I highly recommend packing your own snacks or meals. * Confusing Rental Car Signage: The rental car signage is not clear, especially for companies located off-site or away from the main counters. If you're using one of those services, expect a little confusion and allow extra time. * Inconsistent Security Experience: Security has been extremely hit or miss. On my previous trip, it took about two minutes - quick, efficient, and staffed by friendly agents. Today was the complete opposite. I especially want to highlight an issue that disproportionately affects travelers of color. I recommend that Brown travelers (even with TSA PreCheck) plan extra time for what many of us know as the "brown person tax." I witnessed an elderly Indian couple ahead of me have their bags pulled, and then mine was pulled as well. Typically, when TSA pulls a bag for screening, agents explain what they're checking, invite you to stand next to them, show you the item on the screen, and then ask clarifying questions. That has been my experience at nearly every other airport. At Birmingham, the agent did none of that, for them or for me. Instead, she spoke to us in a rude tone, did not follow the usual protocol, refused to answer or ask questions, and snapped at me when I tried to help identify what might have triggered the screening. When she was done, she shoved my items back into my bag, zipped it sloppily, and tossed it onto the counter without a word. When I told her to have a lovely day, she stomped away. The only place I've been treated more rudely was at the Melbourne Airport in Australia, where it was painfully obvious that every brown passenger was being singled out. * Overall Impression: Based on these experiences, I would honestly rather fly into Atlanta and drive the two hours the next time I need to be in Birmingham. The convenience of a small airport is overshadowed by the lack of amenities, unclear information, and inconsistent, sometimes disrespectful, treatment by security.

Heading from Nashville to Gulf Shores. ;)…read more We stopped here on our way to get gas. We landed after the terminal office was closed. The hours are 7am to 7pm. But no worries because they have self service gas and access inside using the Unicom code which all pilots know. Inside there is an after hours restrooms with a shower. A lounge area with snack and drink machines. Pilot information Shelby County Airport is a public use airport located four nautical miles (7 km) southeast of the central business district of Alabaster, a city in Shelby County, Alabama, United States. It is owned by the Shelby County Commission. The airport is situated in the city of Calera, Alabama. This airport is included in the FAA's National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems for 2011-2015 and 2009-2013, both of which categorized it as a general aviation facility.

Ok, I might be using a term that was somewhat explained to me. This is not a class C type airport…read more For us non-flyers, that simply means, it's got less restrictions and way easier to fly into and out of. The people working there are super nice, and very helpful. With that said, I've only been there once, however a great impression was left and I did my first "Over the Mountain" flight with them.

I was here for a meeting recently. I had the opportunity to meet one of the managers of the airport…read moreand he shared some things about the airport I didn't know. Some people asked questions about how the planes look like they're flying low and he explained why it could appear that way. He can gave out his contact information to reach him with more inquiries if needed.

The full service staff seem very friendly. Many areas to relax in. Everything was clean…read more *Full service only gas prices med- high range *Courtesy cars *Restrooms/Showers *Pilots lounge w internet, snacks earns a snooze room *Restaurant on site The Hanger Bar & Grille It is on our list to eat here. Will review more later

First solo Auburn Airport! Great places to live and fly. Lots of food and entertainment near the…read moreairport close to the interstate and in the middle of Auburn and Opelika Alabama.

Wow! We love landing at Auburn University Regional Airport. The FBO is brand new and so incredibly…read morenice. They even have a balcony with rocking chairs for your viewing pleasure of the runway! From the west, you will fly right over Auburn University before landing. There is no tower here, but the airport can get pretty busy with student pilots in the aviation program there. Also, I imagine that it gets pretty busy on game weekends in the Fall or if anything else of significance is going on at the university.

If you find yourself looking for a good place to fill up, this is a great option. The runway…read moreitself is nothing to write home about, but it'll do just fine. The FBO on the other hand is impressive (I would have written home about it if they would have sold post cards). The staff, which seemed to be a husband, wife, and their daughter, we very nice and personable. The entire FBO was clean and had everything you'd need for a quick stop or a long rest. The lounge had some of the most comfortable recliners I'd reclined in in a long time. Fueling was handled with one of two trucks. It was done in a timely manner and the prices were right. Land here.

I am SO thankful to Bob at Rare Transportation! Planning transportation for my son's wedding was a…read morebrand-new experience for me and Bob walked me through each step with such patience and kindness. His professionalism and customer service is like nothing I've experienced with ANY other business in a VERY long time. It is truly "rare" these days. Our guests all raved about how kind the drivers were! Allison Whitfield was one of the drivers and I don't know the name of the others (we had several buses). ALL were awesome! One man went above and beyond helping my best friend's husband who has had a stroke. Driving up to meet him, helping him off and on the bus...just going out of his way to help. Thank you Bob for everything!! Blessings!

REVIEW OF RARE TRANSPORTATION Event dates APRIL 26-28, 2019…read more It has seemed prudent to wait awhile before posting a review of my experience with Rare Transportation. The first draft was admittedly something of a rant; now that I have heard comments from our visitors and have had time to allow the entire episode to settle, I am ready to post. I selected Rare Transportation for our needs because it appeared to have the largest fleet of buses, and because other groups seem to have been quite pleased with Rare Transportation. In the beginning I felt that Peyton understood our needs and wanted to see that those needs were met. By the time the event happened, it was clear that was not the case. It is with regret that I cannot recommend it. There is a laundry list of complaints about the performance of the drivers and managers. Here I will mention only the most egregious one: no bus came to Embassy Suites Saturday morning to take people to the Botanical Gardens, in spite of a signed contact which included that responsibility. Peyton got mad at me because I pointed out various deviations from the agreed plans for Friday, and he vented his anger by cancelling the Saturday morning shuttle, with no notice to me of cancellation. That is simply not acceptable or professional. If anyone wants specifics on other problems, you may contact me. I can point out a number of details which bear watching, though there is no guarantee that they would be handled properly. It gives me no pleasure to post a negative review of any business. The event was a time to showcase Birmingham at its best; Rare Transportation's performance was an embarrassment. Alleen Cater alleenc@bellsouth.net 205-862-7179

I have been here twice to see the Blue Angels. The first time was two years ago. They put on an…read moreunbelievable show. The first time I came I parked in town at a Kmart then rode a yellow school bus to get here. This time I drove as close as I could get and parked out in a field nearby to watch the Blue Angels do their show about a half mile away at this air port. In summary, I will come back to this airport to watch the Blue Angels. It is worth the long drive from Tennessee.

I have never actually flown out of this airport, but I have been to 2 airshows here. They have a…read moregood viewing area for the shows. The Blue Angels were at both and they were awesome! The airport park has a nice playground and walking trail. It's fun to watch the planes while playing at the park. The area is very well maintained. There is also a nice pavilion. There is also an open field nearby where we used to practice softball. I've seen people playing soccer there as well.

Virgil was one great dude! Every time I needed a ride he was there, early sometimes even. He has…read moregreat jokes and good conversation. This guy is a great member of the team. Keep up the great work.

Was great friendly on time and better than any Uber Lyft ride service good old fashion taxi service…read morepick you up drop you off easy. There when you asked for. My kids there in college and needs reliable transportation to and from airport. It was stressful and scary with app services Lyft/Uber that often didn't show up or extremely rude. Paul's was great when I called explained and prices were reasonable.