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Brighton City Airport

Brighton, East Sussex, United Kingdom

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EGKA

Elevation

7 ft

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Location

Brighton, East Sussex · ENG · United Kingdom

Position

50.836°, -0.297° · 7 ft elev.

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Sussex's compact general aviation and light commercial hub.

Opened

1910

Location

Shoreham-by-Sea, United Kingdom

Brighton City Airport, operating under the ICAO code EGKA and IATA code ESH, is a small regional airport located in Shoreham-by-Sea, West Sussex, approximately 6 miles west of Brighton city centre. Officially known as Shoreham Airport historically, it was rebranded Brighton City Airport to reflect its commercial ambitions and proximity to the popular seaside city. The airport is one of the oldest licensed aerodromes in the United Kingdom, with roots dating back to the early twentieth century. It primarily serves general aviation, private charter, and light commercial traffic rather than large scheduled airline operations. Over the years, various operators have attempted to establish scheduled routes from the airport, though its runway length and infrastructure limit the size of aircraft that can operate there. The airport remains an important facility for flying schools, corporate aviation, and light aircraft enthusiasts in the South East of England.

Terminals

The airport has a single, modest terminal building reflecting its small-scale general aviation and light commercial operations.

Getting to & from

The airport is accessible by road via the A27 and is served by nearby Shoreham-by-Sea railway station with connections toward Brighton.

Airlines here

No major scheduled airlines are currently based or hubbing at Brighton City Airport, as the facility primarily supports general aviation and charter operations.

Notable facts

›Shoreham Airport is considered one of the oldest operational aerodromes in the United Kingdom.
›The original 1910 terminal building is a Grade II* listed structure and one of the oldest surviving airport buildings in the world.
›In 2015, a fatal airshow accident at Shoreham resulted in 11 deaths and led to significant changes in UK airshow regulations.
›The airport was rebranded from Shoreham Airport to Brighton City Airport in 2015 to attract more commercial interest.
›Runway length constraints limit operations to smaller turboprop and light jet aircraft.

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Brighton City Airport, also commonly known as Shoreham Airport, is located in Lancing near Shoreham by Sea in West Sussex, England. It has a CAA Public Use Aerodrome Licence that allows flights for the public transport of passengers or for flying instruction.

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