Birmingham Airport CEO rejects idea of renaming it after Ozzy Osbourne

Fans of the legendary rock star Ozzy Osbourne should not expect to see his name on the arrivals board at Birmingham Airport. Despite a campaign advocating to rename the airport after the iconic musician, the facilitys CEO, Nick Barton, confirmed to BBC Radio WM that no change will take place.

"Birmingham boasts an incredible roster of influential figures, from historic icons like Charles Darwin to rock stars like Robert Plant and comedians such as Sir Lenny Henry, but renaming the airport is not on the table," Barton stated. "The airport's current name plays a key role in our growth strategy and future plans."

At present, the airport operates under the name Birmingham Airport and uses the code BHX. Although a renaming is off the table, the airport will honor Osbourne and other notable Birmingham natives with a dedicated mural.

In addition, Ozzy Osbourne was recently posthumously awarded the Lord Mayor's Award in Birmingham, coinciding with what would have been his 77th birthday.

Author: Connor Blake