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Medium airport Brighton, East Sussex, United Kingdom
Airport located to the west of Shoreham-by-Sea, in West Sussex, England, UK.
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Overview
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. It has a CAA Public Use Aerodrome Licence that allows flights for the public transport of passengers or for flying instruction. It is the oldest airport in the UK and the oldest purpose-built commercial airport in the world still in operation. The first flight from the site took place in 1910 and the airport officially opened in 1911. It is now owned by Brighton City Airport Ltd (BCAL).
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📍 50.835602, -0.297222 · Open detailed map
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| Region | England |
|---|---|
| Continent | Europe |
| Coordinates | 50.835602, -0.297222 |
Runways (3)
| Designation | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02/20 | 3,385 ft | 59 ft | ASP |
| 06/24 | 2,621 ft | 82 ft | GRASS |
| 13/31 | 1,339 ft | 59 ft | GRASS |
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Where is Brighton City Airport?
Brighton City Airport is a medium airport located in Brighton, East Sussex, United Kingdom. It has 3 runway(s), the longest measuring 3,385 ft.
What is the airport code of Brighton City Airport?
Its IATA code is ESH and its ICAO code is EGKA.
Brighton City Airport is a medium airport located in Brighton, East Sussex, United Kingdom. It has 3 runway(s), the longest measuring 3,385 ft.