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West Lafayette, Indiana

Private charter · BHM → LAF

Birmingham to West Lafayette

473 miles. One price for the whole airplane.

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Trip type
1

Times are local to each departure airport.

The trip

Birmingham to West Lafayette, door to door faster.

Trade about 10 hours on the road for about a short flight in the air. Bluebird flies you direct from Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport in Birmingham to Purdue University Airport in West Lafayette, 473 miles in a private jet with two pilots up front. Need a different size of aircraft? We'll source one sized for the trip. The price is for the whole aircraft, with every fee and tax shown before you book.

Distance
473 mi
Flight
—
Driving
10 hours
Passengers
Up to 1
BHMBirminghamLAFWest Lafayette
BHM → LAF473 miles direct

Departing Birmingham

Airports in Birmingham

  • BHM

    Major airport

    Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport

    Birmingham · KBHM

    From downtown
    5 mi
    Longest runway
    12,007 ft

  • KEET

    Regional airport

    Shelby County Airport

    Alabaster

    From downtown
    24 mi
    Longest runway
    5,000 ft

  • KEKY

    Regional airport

    Bessemer Airport

    Bessemer

    From downtown
    16 mi
    Longest runway
    6,007 ft

Arriving West Lafayette

Airports in West Lafayette

  • LAF

    Commercial airport

    Purdue University Airport

    West Lafayette · KLAF

    From downtown
    2 mi
    Longest runway
    6,600 ft

  • KMCX

    Regional airport

    White County Airport

    Monticello

    From downtown
    20 mi
    Longest runway
    5,001 ft

  • KFKR

    Regional airport

    Frankfort Clinton County Regional Airport

    Frankfort

    From downtown
    22 mi
    Longest runway
    5,000 ft

When you land

Things to do in West Lafayette

West Lafayette is home to Purdue University, one of the country’s leading engineering and agricultural schools, and the alma mater of Neil Armstrong and more than two dozen other astronauts, earning it the nickname Cradle of Astronauts. Amelia Earhart served on the faculty in the 1930s, and Purdue was the first university in the country to have its own airport. Across the Wabash River, Lafayette is home to Subaru of Indiana Automotive, the brand’s only manufacturing plant in the United States, along with Caterpillar and other manufacturers.

  1. 01

    Purdue University Campus

    The campus features Neil Armstrong Hall of Engineering, the Purdue Memorial Union and a statue of the astronaut, with tours that highlight the university’s aerospace history.

  2. 02

    Ross-Ade Stadium and Mackey Arena

    Purdue’s football and basketball venues draw passionate Boilermaker fans, with Mackey Arena known as one of the loudest buildings in college basketball.

  3. 03

    Tippecanoe Battlefield

    North of the city, the site of the 1811 battle between William Henry Harrison’s forces and Native American warriors includes a monument and museum.

  4. 04

    Prophetstown State Park

    This park features restored prairie, a recreated 1920s farm and trails near the site of the Native American village founded by Tenskwatawa, the Prophet.

  5. 05

    Wolf Park

    In nearby Battle Ground, this nonprofit research and education center lets visitors observe wolves, with special events and evening howl nights.

  6. 06

    Fort Ouiatenon

    Southwest of West Lafayette, a replica of the 18th-century French trading post hosts the Feast of the Hunters’ Moon, a historical reenactment held each fall.

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Questions

Birmingham to West Lafayette flights

How long is a private flight from Birmingham to West Lafayette?

About a short flight in a private jet, for 473 miles direct. Driving the same trip takes about 10 hours.

Which airports do flights from Birmingham to West Lafayette use?

You can depart from Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM), Shelby County Airport (KEET), or Bessemer Airport (KEKY) and arrive at Purdue University Airport (LAF), White County Airport (KMCX), or Frankfort Clinton County Regional Airport (KFKR). Pick whichever is closest to where you're starting and where you're headed.

How much does a private charter from Birmingham to West Lafayette cost?

The price depends on the date, departure time, aircraft and where the airplane is positioned. Enter your trip above to see an instant price for the whole airplane, with every tax and fee included.

Can I book a round trip between Birmingham and West Lafayette?

Yes. Choose round trip when you search, and pick your return date and time. Flights from West Lafayette back to Birmingham are priced the same way.

Return flight

West Lafayette to Birmingham

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