Airport Short & Medium Stay 1 Parking, Chelmsley Wood
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Airport Short & Medium Stay 1 is typically busiest on Saturdays around 11am, when it reaches about 54% full — roughly 557 of ~1031 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at Airport Short & Medium Stay 1 is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 23% full — roughly 794 of ~1031 spaces free.
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Key facts
- Postcode
- B26 3QJ
- Capacity
- ~1031 spaces (estimated)
- Type
- Generic
- Parking
- Multi storey
- Charges
- Paid
- Nearest road
- Vanguard Road
- Other car parks within 500m
- 11
Nearby landmarks: Hilton Garden Inn Birmingham Airport (119m), Ibis Budget (120m), Coach park (128m)
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
| Day | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 4 | 8 | 17 | 29 | 38 | 42 | 46 | 42 | 38 | 33 | 29 | 21 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Tue | 4 | 8 | 17 | 29 | 38 | 42 | 46 | 42 | 38 | 33 | 29 | 21 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Wed | 4 | 8 | 17 | 29 | 38 | 42 | 46 | 42 | 38 | 33 | 29 | 21 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Thu | 4 | 8 | 17 | 29 | 38 | 42 | 46 | 42 | 38 | 33 | 29 | 21 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Fri | 4 | 8 | 17 | 29 | 42 | 46 | 50 | 46 | 42 | 38 | 33 | 25 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Sat | 4 | 8 | 17 | 33 | 46 | 54 | 54 | 50 | 46 | 42 | 33 | 21 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Sun | 0 | 4 | 8 | 17 | 25 | 33 | 33 | 29 | 25 | 21 | 13 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About Airport Short & Medium Stay 1
Airport Short & Medium Stay 1 provides parking in Chelmsley Wood, serving a mix of visitors depending on what’s nearby. At approximately 1031 spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), this is one of the bigger car parks you’ll find nearby. Being multi-storey, the car park offers covered parking on several levels — useful when the weather turns. Parking here is paid.
When to Visit
Demand here follows a general pattern — busier during the working week, especially around lunchtime, and calmer at weekends. Early mornings and evenings are usually the easiest times to find a space. The substantial capacity means this car park can handle high demand, making it a reliable option even at busier times.
Busyness in detail
Airport Short & Medium Stay 1 is typically busiest on Saturday around 11am, when our model estimates it is about 55% full. With about 1031 spaces, that is roughly 567 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 464 free. Quietest times: Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm. These figures are modelled estimates based on the car park’s type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
Parking in Chelmsley Wood
There are 8 car parks across Chelmsley Wood, so you have options if your first choice is full. The nearest alternative is Airport Short & Medium Stay 3, about 150m from here. In total, there are 3 other car parks within 800 metres.
What’s near Airport Short & Medium Stay 1
Within a 500-metre walk there is 1 shop. The closest landmark is Hilton Garden Inn Birmingham Airport (hotel), about 119 metres away. There are 11 other car parks mapped within 500 metres, the nearest 25 metres away. Building data puts the structure here at about 26.0 metres, which is around 8 decks.
Counts of what is nearby come from OpenStreetMap data for the area around the car park. They are counted, not estimated.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does Airport Short & Medium Stay 1 have?
Airport Short & Medium Stay 1 in Chelmsley Wood has approximately 1031 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).
Is parking free at Airport Short & Medium Stay 1?
Airport Short & Medium Stay 1 is a paid car park.
When is Airport Short & Medium Stay 1 busiest?
Airport Short & Medium Stay 1 is typically busiest on Saturdays around 11am, when it reaches about 54% full — roughly 557 of ~1031 spaces in use.
When is Airport Short & Medium Stay 1 quietest?
The best time to find a space at Airport Short & Medium Stay 1 is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 23% full — roughly 794 of ~1031 spaces free.
What kind of car park is Airport Short & Medium Stay 1?
Airport Short & Medium Stay 1 is a car park with multi-storey parking.