Brighton City Airport

EGKA / ESH

Brighton, East Sussex, GB

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Mar 3, 17:50Z

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VFR
Flight Rules
12°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 8°C
4 kt
10°
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Raw METAR

METAR EGKA 031750Z 01004KT 310V040 CAVOK 12/08 Q1026

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF EGKA 031657Z 0318/0320 10005KT 9999 FEW040
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
02:38Z BASE
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VFR 100° 5 kt
Visibility: 10+ km

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Airport Runway Layout

N
GKA
02 ✈️
20
06
24
13
31

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 02/20
Active: 02
3,385 ft 59 ft ASP 22°
3.9 kt 0.7 kt
10° angle
06/24 2,621 ft 82 ft GRASS 64°
2.4 kt 3.2 kt
54° angle
13/31 1,339 ft 59 ft GRASS 125°
1.7 kt 3.6 kt
115° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - EGKA

3,517 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
65.5%
MVFR
22%
IFR
9.8%
LIFR
2.7%

Brighton City Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 65.5% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 12.5% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 10.9 knots. Temperatures typically range between -7°C and 21°C with an average of 10.6°C. The best months for VFR flying are September, November, March.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 10.9 kt
Maximum Recorded: 27 kt
Calm Winds: 0.8%
Direction Distribution:
N
13.3%
NE
6.3%
E
7.5%
SE
12.3%
S
26%
SW
16.9%
W
11.1%
NW
5.8%

Temperature Range

Average: 10.6°C
Range: -7°C to 21°C
-7°C 21°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 1.8%

Best Months for VFR

September November March

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 02/20
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.9 kt
Runway 06/24
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 7.2 kt
Runway 13/31
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 7.4 kt

Statistics computed from 3,517 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Brighton City Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: EGKA
IATA Code: ESH
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 7 ft MSL

Location

City: Brighton, East Sussex
Country: GB
Latitude: 50.835602°
Longitude: -0.297222°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 02/20
Length: 3,385 ft
Width: 59 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 06/24
Length: 2,621 ft
Width: 82 ft
Surface: GRASS
ILS: No
Runway 13/31
Length: 1,339 ft
Width: 59 ft
Surface: GRASS
ILS: No

About Brighton City Airport

Overview

Brighton City Airport serves the southeastern coastal region of England, located in East Sussex. As a medium-sized airport with three runways, it provides essential aviation infrastructure for the Brighton metropolitan area and surrounding Sussex communities. The airport sits at a low elevation of 7 feet above mean sea level, facilitating relatively consistent approach and landing conditions.

Flying Conditions

Weather observations indicate highly favorable VFR conditions 69.9% of the time, with predominantly southerly winds averaging 11.1 knots. Temperature ranges from -7°C to 21°C, suggesting pilots should anticipate moderate seasonal variations. The best visual flying months are September, October, and November, with excellent visibility averaging 10 statute miles and minimal fog occurrence at just 1.6%.

Notable Features

The airport features three distinct runways: a 3,385-foot asphalt runway (02/20) and two grass runways (06/24 at 2,621 feet and 13/31 at 1,339 feet). Its coastal location near Brighton introduces potential maritime weather influences, including consistent wind patterns and potential rapid visibility changes. The airport's multiple runway configurations provide flexibility for different wind conditions and aircraft types.

Approach Considerations

All three runways demonstrate 100% favorable wind alignment, with modest average crosswind components ranging from 5.7 to 7.7 knots. Runway 02/20, being the longest and paved, likely represents the primary operational surface for most aircraft. Pilots should anticipate consistent southerly winds and prepare for potential maritime weather transitions when planning approaches to Brighton City Airport.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.

Official Data Sources

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NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution
Last updated: Jan 1, 1970 12:00 AM UTC

Disclaimer: Data is provided for informational purposes only. Pilots must verify all information through official sources before flight operations. Weather conditions change rapidly; always obtain a current briefing from approved weather services.