Brighton City Airport

EGKA / ESH

Brighton, East Sussex, GB

Last Updated
Sep 16, 08:20 UTC

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
08:20Z
☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
15°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 11°C
12kt
270°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
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QNH (hPa)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR EGKA 160820Z 27012KT 9999 FEW030 15/11 Q1018

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 7ft
FEW 3,000ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
3,000ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,007ft AMSL

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF EGKA 160809Z 1609/1618 26013KT 9999 FEW040 PROB30 TEMPO 1609/1618 25015G25KT
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
08:50Z BASE
+0h
VFR 260° 13kt
Visibility: 10+ km
09:00Z PROB30 TEMPO
+1h
VFR 250° 15kt

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Airport Runway Layout

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GKA
02
20
06
24 ✈️
13
31

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
02/20 3,385 ft 59 ft ASP 22°
↓ 4.5kt ↔ 11.1kt
112° angle
✈️ 06/24
Active: 24
2,621 ft 82 ft GRASS 64°
↑ 10.4kt ↔ 6.0kt
30° angle
13/31 1,339 ft 59 ft GRASS 125°
↓ 9.8kt ↔ 6.9kt
145° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

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

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Weather Data

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Operations

Airport operational data

• Operating hours: 24/7
• Ground handling available
• Fuel services available

About Brighton City Airport

Brighton City Airport (EGKA/ESH) is a regional airport serving commercial and general aviation located in Brighton, East Sussex, GB. The facility operates at an elevation of 7 feet above sea level and primarily serves regional commercial flights and general aviation.

The facility features 3 runways (02/20, 06/24, 13/31) with ASP and GRASS surfaces . Weather services provide regular METAR reports and TAF forecasts to ensure safe flight operations in all conditions.

Pilots can access comprehensive weather data, including current conditions, extended forecasts, and flight rules analysis. The airport information displayed here includes runway details, operational data, and essential resources for flight planning and execution. All weather data is updated regularly to provide the most current information for aviation decision-making.

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.