Ozzy Osbourne Airport Push | Birmingham News

Birmingham AL News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jun 30, 2026 · 1m

A Birmingham, England, fan flew to Alabama with a wild plan: convince the UK’s Birmingham City Council to rename Birmingham International Airport after Ozzy Osbourne—because if the “home of heavy metal” won’t honor him, maybe Alabama will. Sparked by Ozzy’s passing, the petition has nearly 80,000 signatures, backed by Ozzy’s kids and rock legends. UK officials balk, citing business needs, but the fan argues US airports prove naming after icons works. He sees a musical link between the two cities and hopes they’ll unite in tribute. After speaking to council members, they’ll forward his…