Quick Facts

Key information about Brighton City Airport

IATA Code
ESH
ICAO Code
EGKA
Timezone
Europe/London
Rail Connection
No

Live Weather at ESH

Current conditions from aviation METAR reports

ESH — Brighton, East Sussex

EGKA
10°C
VFR
Wind
W 11kt
Visibility
6+ sm
Clouds
FEW 1,600ft
Pressure
1006 inHg
Dew Point
7°C

Location

Brighton City Airport on the map

Getting To and From Brighton City Airport

Planning your journey to Brighton City Airport (ESH)?

Most travellers reach Brighton City Airport by car, taxi, ride-share, or public transport. Check with your airline for recommended arrival times — typically 2 hours before domestic flights and 3 hours before international departures. For the latest departure information, visit our Brighton City Airport departures board.

Traveller Tips for ESH

  • Check your flight status — Use Departra to track your flight number for real-time gate changes, delays, and estimated departure times before you leave for the airport.
  • Check the weather — Our live METAR weather section above shows current conditions at ESH. Poor weather can cause delays, so check before you travel.
  • Arrive early — Allow time for check-in, security screening, and finding your gate. Airport queues can be unpredictable, especially during school holidays and bank holiday weekends.
  • Explore nearby airports — If flights from ESH are unavailable or expensive, check our nearby airports section above for alternative options.

About Brighton City Airport

Brighton City Airport (ESH/EGKA) is located in Brighton, East Sussex, GB. It serves as a major gateway for passengers travelling to and from the region, connecting Brighton, East Sussex with destinations across the globe. Whether you are flying for business or leisure, Brighton City Airport offers a range of facilities to make your journey as smooth as possible.

Departra provides live flight tracking, departure boards and arrival information for Brighton City Airport. You can search for any flight by number to see its real-time status, estimated departure and arrival times, gate information, and current weather conditions at both the origin and destination airports. Our data is sourced from ADS-B receivers and aviation databases to give you the most up-to-date picture of operations at ESH.

For the latest departures from Brighton City Airport, visit our Brighton, East Sussex departures board. You can also explore other airports, airlines, and routes from the links above. All flight information is provided for general reference — please confirm details directly with your airline before travelling.