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ESH Shoreham Airport (Brighton City Airport)
Shoreham Airport (Brighton City Airport) (IATA: ESH, ICAO:EGKA) is located in the the city of Shoreham-by- Sea, United kingdom.

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IATA Code

ESH

ICAO Code

EGKA

Name

Shoreham Airport (Brighton City Airport)

Type

Country / Region

United kingdom (GB)

City

Shoreham-by- Sea

Latitude

50.8356018

Longitude

-0.2972220

Time Zone

UTC±00:00

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Airport Overview

Shoreham Airport (Brighton City Airport) (ESH), identified by ICAO code EGKA, is a general aviation and business aviation airport at Shoreham-by-Sea in West Sussex, serving the wider Brighton coastal area. Its location is approximately 50.8356018, -0.2972220, in the United Kingdom time zone shown in the supplied airport record as UTC±00:00. The airport is not presented as a scheduled international cargo hub; therefore, our service team treats it primarily as a specialist origin or destination point for pre-arranged charter, aviation-related, urgent or project movements. Standard cargo is normally assessed through a confirmed handling arrangement and may require road feeder transfer to a larger UK gateway. Cargo acceptance, aircraft suitability, customs treatment, operating hours and any special handling must be confirmed with the airport and the appointed handling provider before booking.

Airport	Shoreham Airport (Brighton City Airport)
IATA / ICAO	ESH / EGKA
Location	Shoreham-by-Sea, England, United Kingdom
Coordinates	50.8356018, -0.2972220
Logistics positioning	General aviation and business aviation facility; cargo handled only subject to prior operational confirmation

Gateway classificationOur platform does not treat Shoreham Airport (Brighton City Airport) as a routine scheduled-freighter or airline belly-cargo gateway.

Pre-arranged handlingAcceptance, loading method, customs availability and collection arrangements must be confirmed before cargo is dispatched.

Road-feeder relevanceFor regular international freight, our team will normally compare a road connection with suitable larger UK airports.

Aircraft and shipment fitCharter, urgent aviation parts and project cargo require an aircraft-performance, dimension and ground-access assessment.

Cargo Facilities & Services

Publicly available airport information should not be interpreted as confirmation of a dedicated cargo terminal or specialist warehouse capability. Our service team verifies each shipment against the actual appointed ground handler and the planned aircraft operation.

Acceptance and handling: Cargo acceptance is expected to be case-specific rather than an assumed walk-in freight service. Obtain written confirmation of booking cut-off, delivery point, handling party and permitted cargo dimensions.
Warehouse and storage: Dedicated general-cargo, bonded, temperature-controlled or dangerous-goods storage must not be presumed. If storage is required, our team arranges a confirmed off-airport or gateway solution.
Customs arrangements: Export, import, transit and temporary-admission procedures depend on the movement structure and the authorised customs location. Customs availability should be checked before uplift planning.
Special cargo: Live animals, perishables, pharmaceuticals, lithium batteries, dangerous goods and outsized pieces require advance acceptance, packaging review and an agreed handling plan.
Collection and delivery: Vehicle access, loading equipment, driver security requirements and delivery time windows are confirmed case by case; a standard freight-terminal process should not be assumed.

Routes & Transit Times

Shoreham Airport (Brighton City Airport) is not positioned by our platform as having a dependable scheduled international cargo network. Any charter, ad hoc aircraft or specialist movement is subject to aircraft availability, airport permission and handler acceptance.
For routine international freight, our team normally evaluates road feeder connections to a suitable larger UK airport, then books the air segment through the available airline or consolidator network. The exact gateway and carrier depend on destination, commodity and capacity.
Transit time is affected by pre-advice, customs location, road collection, warehouse acceptance, security screening, aircraft type, weather, airport operating constraints and onward flight availability. We quote only after the routing and handling chain are confirmed.
Urgent or charter cargo should be planned with complete dimensions, gross weight, packing details, ready time, delivery deadline and consignee customs information before an aircraft or gateway is selected.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Primary catchment: Shoreham-by-Sea, Brighton and the wider Sussex coastal area, subject to road access and the selected gateway or aircraft operation.
Likely specialist demand: Business aviation supplies, aircraft components, engineering parts, urgent maintenance material and time-critical documents may be suitable for a pre-arranged aviation movement.
General export and import cargo: Electronics, apparel, industrial samples and e-commerce shipments are normally assessed for movement through a larger cargo gateway rather than assumed to be accepted directly at the airport.
Temperature-sensitive and regulated goods: Pharmaceuticals, perishables, dangerous goods and live animals require a confirmed specialist chain; local airport proximity alone does not establish the required storage or handling capability.

Operations & Compliance

Operational caution: Do not send cargo to Shoreham Airport (Brighton City Airport) solely against the airport code. Our team first confirms the receiving handler, cargo acceptance point, customs route, delivery appointment and aircraft operation.

Cut-off control: A universal cargo cut-off should not be assumed. Obtain the actual ready-for-carriage deadline, security-screening requirement and delivery appointment for the confirmed movement.
Dangerous goods and batteries: Provide the UN number, proper shipping name, class, packing instruction, net quantity, package details and shipper’s declaration where applicable. Lithium-battery shipments require accurate battery data and carrier approval.
Documents: Prepare a commercial invoice, packing list, air waybill or charter documentation, export data, permits and any customs or temporary-admission paperwork required by the selected route.
Inspection and collection: Customs or security inspection can alter the planned handover. Our service team coordinates with the handler and road carrier and avoids promising direct landside collection until access rules are confirmed.

Book with full shipment dataSend dimensions, weight, package count, commodity, ready time, destination and special-handling requirements before requesting a quote.

Use packaging suitable for transferWhen a road feeder or gateway connection is involved, pack for repeated handling, secure loose components and mark orientation and lifting points clearly.

Separate customs planning from airport proximityOur team selects the customs and cargo gateway according to the movement structure, not simply the nearest airfield.

Keep an alternative readyFor deadline-sensitive cargo, request a parallel gateway or charter assessment because local acceptance, aircraft availability and weather can change the operating plan.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Shoreham Airport (Brighton City Airport) receive ordinary international air freight?

Not automatically. The airport is not treated by our platform as a standard scheduled cargo terminal. We first confirm the actual handler, aircraft operation, security process, customs route and cargo acceptance conditions.

Can our shipment move directly from Shoreham Airport (Brighton City Airport) to an overseas destination?

Only where a suitable confirmed charter, specialist aircraft or other authorised operation is available. Otherwise, our team normally arranges road transfer to a larger UK air-cargo gateway for the international air segment.

Are dangerous goods, lithium batteries or temperature-controlled goods accepted?

Acceptance is not assumed. The commodity, packaging, documentation, storage conditions and aircraft or carrier restrictions must be reviewed in advance and approved by the responsible handler or operator.

How early should cargo be delivered?

There is no single airport-wide cargo cut-off that our team can promise. Delivery timing is set by the confirmed operation and may include security screening, customs processing and a pre-booked handover appointment.

What information is required for a workable quotation?

Provide origin and destination, ready date, package count, dimensions, gross and chargeable weight, commodity, customs status, value, transport mode preference and any dangerous-goods, temperature, live-animal or oversized requirements.

Data Sources & Provenance

The airport code, name, location, coordinates, country, city and time-zone fields in this module are based on the supplied airport master record. Operational conclusions are limited to the airport’s general aviation positioning and should be verified for the specific shipment before booking.

Airport operator and local operational information: shorehamairport.co.uk
United Kingdom civil aviation regulatory and aerodrome information: caa.co.uk
United Kingdom customs and border procedures: gov.uk
Airport-code and air-transport reference framework: iata.org

Handler acceptance, customs availability, aircraft suitability, operating windows, charges, screening arrangements, routes and transit times are dynamic commercial or operational matters. Our service team verifies these items directly before issuing a final booking confirmation.