About Airparks Short Run
Airparks Short Run is a park & ride car park at Birmingham Airport with shuttle to terminal transfer to the terminal. You keep your keys throughout your stay.
Airparks Short Run at Birmingham Airport is positioned closer to the airport than standard Airparks Birmingham, offering a shorter shuttle transfer at a modestly higher price. At £144.99 for 8 days (£18.12/day), it suits passengers who want the Airparks brand and reliability with a reduced transfer time compared to the standard Airparks Drop and Go product (£120.99). You keep your keys throughout, and the site holds Park Mark approval with CCTV.
Location and getting there
Airparks Short Run is located off-airport, a short shuttle from Birmingham Airport terminal. Use the postcode from your booking confirmation for sat-nav.
Airparks Short Run is located closer to Birmingham Airport than the standard Airparks compound. Use the specific Short Run postcode from your booking confirmation for sat-nav. Follow Airparks signage on arrival.
What's included at Airparks Short Run
Airparks Short Run includes Park Mark approved security, CCTV monitoring, barrier-controlled entry and keep-your-keys parking throughout your stay.
Positioned closer to the airport for a quicker transfer than standard Airparks.
You retain your keys throughout the stay.
24-hour camera coverage across the compound.
Airparks Short Run holds Park Mark accreditation.
Airparks is a long-standing UK airport parking company.
Cancel free up to 72 hours before arrival.
Security at Airparks Short Run
Airparks Short Run holds Park Mark approval — the UK's police-assessed safer parking standard — with CCTV throughout and controlled-barrier entry for the full duration of your stay.
Airparks Short Run holds Park Mark approval at Birmingham Airport, with barrier-controlled entry and CCTV throughout. Airparks is an established UK operator with a consistent safety record across its network of airport car parks.
Arriving at Airparks Short Run
Follow the instructions in your booking confirmation email to find Airparks Short Run. Use the specific postcode for sat-nav — not the airport terminal address.
- Enter the Airparks Short Run postcode from your booking confirmation into your sat-nav.
- On arrival, present your booking confirmation at the reception point.
- Park in the allocated bay. Keep your keys.
- Board the Airparks Short Run shuttle to Birmingham Airport terminal.
- Allow 15–25 minutes from parking to arriving at the terminal.
Collecting your car on return
On return, follow the instructions in your booking confirmation for the collection procedure at Airparks Short Run. Keep your confirmation accessible on your phone.
- On landing, follow signs to the Airparks shuttle pick-up point in arrivals.
- Take the Airparks Short Run shuttle back to the compound.
- Collect your vehicle from your bay.
- Exit the compound.
Good to know before you book
Key facts about Airparks Short Run before you book — cancellation policy, key handling, and what to do if your flight is delayed.
Closer to the airport than standard Airparks — shorter shuttle time for the £24 premium over standard.
Keys stay with you throughout.
Cancel up to 72 hours before arrival at no charge.
Our promo code is pre-filled in the search form — confirm at checkout.
Airparks Short Run prices
Airparks Short Run costs from £144.99 for 8 days (£18.12/day) when pre-booked through Britain Car Parks. Walk-up rates are significantly higher. Search above for live prices on your exact dates.
| Stay length | Price from | Per day |
|---|---|---|
| 8 days | £144.99 | £18.12/day |
| Other lengths | Search above for live rates on your exact dates | |
Airparks Short Run costs £144.99 for 8 days — £24.00 more than standard Airparks Drop and Go (£120.99). The premium reflects the shorter distance from the airport. Book early for the best rate.
*Sample price accurate at time of writing. Search above for live rates. Apply our discount code at checkout for a further saving.
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Get Quote NowQuestions about Airparks Short Run
Airparks Short Run is located closer to Birmingham Airport, giving a shorter shuttle transfer time. Standard Airparks Drop and Go costs £120.99 for 8 days with a 14-minute shuttle. Short Run costs £144.99 for 8 days with a shorter transfer.
Airparks Short Run is positioned closer to the airport than the standard site, giving a shorter transfer than the 14-minute standard Airparks shuttle. Allow 15–25 minutes from parking to the terminal.
Yes. Airparks Short Run holds Park Mark accreditation at Birmingham Airport, with CCTV and barrier-controlled entry.
Yes. Free cancellation up to 72 hours before arrival is included with all bookings through Britain Car Parks.
It depends on how much a shorter transfer matters. The £24 premium for an 8-day stay buys a reduced shuttle time. If minimising transfer time is a priority but you still want off-airport pricing, Short Run is the better choice.
More Birmingham Airport parking options
Compare all 16 car parks at Birmingham Airport side by side on our main Birmingham Airport Parking hub — prices, transfer times and security credentials for every option.
| Car park | Type | Transfer | 8-day price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Green Oaks Birmingham | Park & Ride | Shuttle | £64.00 |
| Official BHX Car Park 7 | Park & Ride | Shuttle 10–15 min | £94.99 |
| APH Birmingham Self Park | Park & Ride | Shuttle 15–20 min | £120.99 |
| Official Car Parks 2 & 3 | Park & Walk | Walk 1–3 min | £146.99 |
| Valet Parking Flex Plus | Meet & Greet | Forecourt | £139.99 |
| View all 16 options → | From £64.00 for 8 days | ||