Shopping
Birmingham (BHM) Airport Shopping
Shopping at Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport spans convenience staples at Hudson News and tech accessories at InMotion through to local specialty gifts and duty-free for international travelers. See each section below for exact locations by concourse or terminal.
Duty-free shopping
None — BHM has had no scheduled international departures since March 2020, so there is no duty-free shop anywhere in the terminal.
US duty-free allowance
US residents may bring back $800 in duty-free goods per person. Liquids purchased at duty-free must be in the original sealed store bag when transiting international connections — otherwise they may be confiscated at the connecting airport security checkpoint.
Books & magazines
No dedicated bookstore; Hudson-branded newsstands (Hudson Barber Motorsports, Hudson News Vulcan) carry magazines and bestsellers alongside snacks and travel accessories.
Convenience & travel essentials
Six gift/convenience shops are spread across the terminal — Hudson Barber Motorsports, Hudson News Vulcan, Sweet Home Alabama, Civil Rights Trail Market, Alabama Sports Connection, and Magic City Market — all carrying snacks, travel accessories, and souvenirs; shops open at 4:00 am with closing tied to the last departure.
Hudson News is at most gate areas throughout Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport — a reliable last-minute stop for charging cables, snacks, OTC medicine, and reading material before any departure.
Tech & electronics
No dedicated electronics or tech retailer (no InMotion or Best Buy Express); FuelRods charger-rental kiosks on each concourse are the closest thing to a tech amenity.
Best Buy Express kiosks carry Apple accessories, Bose headphones, and phone chargers at most major US airports. InMotion Entertainment is the other key tech stop — open at most gate clusters and stocked with travel-oriented electronics essentials.
Fashion & specialty retail
No standalone fashion or apparel boutique. Alabama Sports Connection and Civil Rights Trail Market carry local- and culture-themed apparel and gifts alongside standard convenience retail.
Best shopping area
Civil Rights Trail Market and Alabama Sports Connection are the most distinctive shops at BHM — themed around Birmingham's civil rights history and Alabama sports culture rather than generic airport retail.
Pro Tip
Don't expect duty-free or big tech retail at BHM — it's a small, domestic-only airport. The gift shops here lean into local identity (civil rights history, the Magic City nickname, Alabama sports) more than most airports this size, so they're worth a browse for a genuine souvenir instead of generic merchandise.
Frequently asked questions
Is there duty-free shopping at BHM airport?
None — BHM has had no scheduled international departures since March 2020, so there is no duty-free shop anywhere in the terminal.
What stores are in BHM airport?
Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport has Hudson News book and convenience shops at most gate areas, InMotion Entertainment for tech accessories, and a range of local gift shops. Six gift/convenience shops are spread across the terminal — Hudson Barber Motorsports, Hudson News Vulcan, Sweet Home Alabama, Civil Rights Trail Market, Alabama Sports Connection, and Magic City Market — all carrying snacks, travel accessories, and souvenirs; shops open at 4:00 am with closing tied to the last departure. No standalone fashion or apparel boutique. Alabama Sports Connection and Civil Rights Trail Market carry local- and culture-themed apparel and gifts alongside standard convenience retail.
Is there a bookstore at BHM airport?
No dedicated bookstore; Hudson-branded newsstands (Hudson Barber Motorsports, Hudson News Vulcan) carry magazines and bestsellers alongside snacks and travel accessories.
Does BHM airport have an Apple store?
There is no dedicated Apple Store at Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport. Best Buy Express kiosks and InMotion Entertainment locations carry Apple accessories including AirPods, Apple Watch bands, MagSafe chargers, and iPhone cases. No dedicated electronics or tech retailer (no InMotion or Best Buy Express); FuelRods charger-rental kiosks on each concourse are the closest thing to a tech amenity.
See also: Airport lounges at BHM · Restaurants at BHM airport
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