Brighton City Airport (EGKA)
Medium airport · Brighton, East Sussex, England, United Kingdom
Airport data
| Name | Brighton City Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | EGKA |
| IATA | ESH |
| Elevation | 7 ft (2 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 50°50'8" W 0°17'50" 50.83560, -0.29722 |
| Location | Brighton, East Sussex, England, United Kingdom |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/20 | 3,385 ft (1032 m) | 59 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 06/24 | 2,621 ft (799 m) | 82 ft | GRASS | No |
| 13/31 | 1,339 ft (408 m) | 59 ft | GRASS | No |
Brighton City Airport at a glance
Brighton City Airport is a medium airport in Brighton, East Sussex, England, United Kingdom, known to airline systems as ESH. The field elevation of 7 ft (2 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at EGKA are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
Of its 3 runways, the longest — 02/20 — offers 3,385 ft (1032 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 02 points roughly 20° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for EGKA shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Brighton City Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| London Gatwick Airport | EGKK | 36 km (19 NM) |
| Farnborough Airport | EGLF | 59 km (32 NM) |
| London Biggin Hill Airport | EGKB | 60 km (32 NM) |
| RAF Odiham | EGVO | 63 km (34 NM) |
| Lasham Airfield | EGHL | 65 km (35 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Brighton City Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 7 ft field elevation of Brighton City Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 88 airports and airfields we list for United Kingdom — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Brighton City Airport
What is the ICAO code of Brighton City Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Brighton City Airport is EGKA, and its IATA code is ESH. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Brighton City Airport above sea level?
Brighton City Airport sits at an elevation of 7 feet (2 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Brighton City Airport located?
The airport lies at 50.8356, -0.2972 — in Brighton, East Sussex, England, United Kingdom, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is London Gatwick Airport, about 36 km away.
Does EGKA publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for EGKA appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Brighton City Airport?
Brighton City Airport has 3 runways. The longest, 02/20, measures 3,385 ft (1032 m) with a ASP surface.