Medium airport · Brighton, East Sussex, United Kingdom
Brighton City Airport
Brighton City Airport (IATA: ESH, ICAO: EGKA), also commonly known as Shoreham Airport, is located in Lancing near Shoreham by Sea in West Sussex, England. Its IATA code is ESH. Its ICAO code is EGKA. It has 3 runways, longest 3,385 ft (ASP). Elevation 7 ft.
No freely licensed photograph of this airport is in our library yet — rather than borrow a picture of somewhere else, this profile leads with its verified facts.
Airport facts
| Location | Brighton, East Sussex, United Kingdom |
|---|---|
| IATA code | ESH |
| ICAO code | EGKA |
| Type | Medium airport |
| Runways | 3 runways, longest 3,385 ft (ASP) |
| Elevation | 7 ft |
| Coordinates | 50.8356° N, 0.2972° W |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
What Brighton City Airport is known for
Brighton City Airport (IATA: ESH, ICAO: EGKA), also commonly known as Shoreham Airport, is located in Lancing near Shoreham by Sea in West Sussex, England.
History
The first flight from the site took place in 1910 and the airport officially opened in 1911.
Official website: http://flybrighton.com — the airport's own site has the current flight and visiting information.
Landmarks near this airport
Famous landmarks close to Brighton City Airport, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site LandmarkProfiles.
- Hampton Court Palace · United Kingdom · 39.3 miles away
- Buckingham Palace · United Kingdom · 46.5 miles away
- Westminster Abbey · United Kingdom · 46.5 miles away
- Big Ben (Elizabeth Tower) · United Kingdom · 46.6 miles away
- Windsor Castle · United Kingdom · 46.7 miles away
- Tower Bridge · United Kingdom · 47.3 miles away
National parks near this airport
National parks close to Brighton City Airport, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site National Park Profiles.
- The Broads · United Kingdom · 148.0 miles away
Airports nearby
The closest airports in this library, by straight-line distance.
More airports in United Kingdom
More medium airports
Frequently asked questions
What is Brighton City Airport?
Brighton City Airport (IATA: ESH, ICAO: EGKA), also commonly known as Shoreham Airport, is located in Lancing near Shoreham by Sea in West Sussex, England.
What is the airport code for Brighton City Airport?
Brighton City Airport — its IATA code is ESH and its ICAO code is EGKA.
Where is Brighton City Airport located?
Brighton City Airport serves Brighton, East Sussex, United Kingdom. Its coordinates are 50.8356° N, 0.2972° W.
What is the history of Brighton City Airport?
The first flight from the site took place in 1910 and the airport officially opened in 1911.
Sources
- https://davidmegginson.github.io/ourairports-data/airports.csv#2427
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brighton_City_Airport
Page last updated 13 November 2026.