The terminal building and control tower at Elmdon Airport, Birmingham, West Midlands, 1939. Now Birmingham International, the building was designed by Norman and Dawbarn and built in 1938-9. The two canopies or 'wings' were intended to provide protection from the weather for passengers and cargo.placeholder image
The terminal building and control tower at Elmdon Airport, Birmingham, West Midlands, 1939. Now Birmingham International, the building was designed by Norman and Dawbarn and built in 1938-9. The two canopies or 'wings' were intended to provide protection from the weather for passengers and cargo. | Heritage Images/Getty Images

Birmingham Airport back in time: Looking back at pictures of Birmingham Airport through the years from 1939

Joe Forte
By Joe Forte

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Published 23rd Nov 2024, 07:00 GMT

We’ve taken a look at some photos of Birmingham Airport from as far back as 1939 shortly after it opened and through the years.

From welcoming world leaders as they meet to discuss diplomatic relations in Birmingham to international sports stars and the Pope - Birmingham Airport has been at the centre of many major events over the years

The Airport is the starting place of some happy memories for many of us as we head off on our holidays.

We’ve taken a look at some photos of the airport from as far back as 1939 shortly after it opened and through the years. Take a look below:

5. Birmingham International Airport, 1991

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A terminal at the Birmingham International Airport is empty of passengers on April 17, 2010, in Birmingham.

6. Birmingham Airport terminal

A terminal at the Birmingham International Airport is empty of passengers on April 17, 2010, in Birmingham. | AFP via Getty Images

7. Birmingham Airport, 1984

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