The airport says "some passengers were evacuated and we had to suspend departing flights for a couple of hours" after reports of a suspicious vehicle.

Birmingham airport has been evacuated and all flights grounded. The alarm was sounded at 13:34 BST this afternoon with the airport announcing it was suspending all operations as buildings were evacuated. In a statement, West Midlands Police said the airport was being evacuated after a report of a suspicious vehicle.

I’m excited to welcome $10 million in federal funding to make improvements to the Birmingham and Montgomery airports!” celebrated Rep. Sewell. “Thanks to the Biden-Harris Administration, the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law is once again delivering results for Alabama’s 7th Congressional District by investing in airport facilities that will enhance travel for those who visit and live in our communities.