Brighton City Airport (ESH): Codes, Runways & Location
Brighton City Airport (IATA: ESH · ICAO: EGKA) is a medium-sized airport serving Brighton, East Sussex, United Kingdom. It lies at 50.8356° N, 0.2972° W, 7 ft (2 m) above sea level.
Overview of Brighton City Airport
Brighton City Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Brighton, East Sussex in United Kingdom. It is identified by the IATA code ESH and the ICAO code EGKA. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
Brighton City Airport has 3 runways recorded. Its longest runway is about 1032 m (3385 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support small turboprops and light business jets, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surfaces: asphalt, grass. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 7 ft (2 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Goodwood Aerodrome (QUG) about 33 km away.
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Airport Details & Runways
Physical characteristics from the public-domain OurAirports dataset.
Location & Runway Capacity
Aircraft capacity by runway length
Longest runway ≈ 1,032 m — turboprop capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Brighton City Airport
Where is Brighton City Airport located?
Brighton City Airport is located in Brighton, East Sussex, United Kingdom. Its coordinates are 50.8356° N, 0.2972° W.
What is the airport code for Brighton City Airport?
Brighton City Airport has an IATA code of ESH and an ICAO code of EGKA.
How long is the runway at Brighton City Airport?
Brighton City Airport's longest runway is about 1032 m (3385 ft), which can support small turboprops and light business jets.
How many runways does Brighton City Airport have?
Brighton City Airport has 3 runways recorded in the dataset, with asphalt, grass surfacing.
Is Brighton City Airport a major airport?
Brighton City Airport is classified as a medium-sized airport.
About this data
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