Shoreham (EGKA/ESH) — Shoreham, United Kingdom
Shoreham (EGKA/ESH) serves Shoreham, United Kingdom. This is a mid-sized airport with 3 runways (02/20, 07/25). Field elevation is 7 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.
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Basic Airport Information
- ICAO: EGKA
- Name: Shoreham
- Type: medium_airport
- Category: International
- Latitude: 50.835602
- Longitude: -0.297222
- Elevation: 7 ft
- Country: United Kingdom
- Municipality: Shoreham
- IATA Code: ESH
- FAA Code: N/A
- FIR: N/A
- Timezone: Europe/London
- Distance from City: 1.6 km
- VFR: Yes
- IFR: Yes
Runways
Runway 02/20
- Designation: 02/20
- Dimensions: 3399 X 59
- Surface: ASP
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: YES
- NAVAIDs: NULL
- Approach Types: RNAV (GPS), NDB
- Remarks: N/A
Runway 07/25
- Designation: 07/25
- Dimensions: 2877 X 164
- Surface: GRE
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: NULL
- NAVAIDs: NULL
- Approach Types: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Runway 13/31
- Designation: 13/31
- Dimensions: 1312 X 98
- Surface: GRE
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: NULL
- NAVAIDs: NULL
- Approach Types: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Frequencies
- Tower: 125.405 MHz
- Ground: N/A
- Operations: 123.155 MHz
- Traffic/Approach: N/A
- ATIS: 130.975 MHz
Operation Hours
- Extra Hours On Request: No
- Remarks: N/A
Contacts
- AIS Tel: N/A
- ARO Tel: N/A
- MET Tel: N/A
- Admin Tel: N/A
- Health Tel: N/A
- Police Tel: N/A
- Authorities Tel: N/A
- Website: http://flybrighton.com
- Remarks: N/A
Slots / PPR
- Slot Required: No
- PPR Required: No
- PPR Contact: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Fees
- Landing Fee: £6.00-£8.00 per tonne MTOW, minimum charge £40
- Parking Fee: £0.30-£0.70 per tonne MTOW per hour
- Handling Mandatory: No
- Currency: GBP
- Remarks: VAT at 20% applicable on all fees.
Fuel Information
- Fuel Type: Jet A-1
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: 2026-02-18
- Remarks: Available during airport operating hours.
- Fuel Type: 100LL
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: 2026-02-18
- Remarks: Available for piston aircraft. May require advance notice at smaller airfields.
Immigration
- Port of Entry: Yes
- GENDEC Required: Yes
- GAR Required: Yes
- Remarks: GAR (General Aviation Report) required for all international flights. eAPIS/API submission required. UK Border Force present at major airports; advance notification required for GA arrivals.
Restrictions
- Curfew Start: 21:00
- Curfew End: 07:00
- Noise Chapter Min: Chapter 3
- Remarks: Minimum Chapter 3 compliance required. Night curfew 21:00-07:00 local time. Deviations subject to prior approval. Noise abatement procedures in effect.
Alternates
EGKK
- ICAO: EGKK
- Name: Gatwick
- Distance (NM): 19.2
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes
- Immigration Remarks: UK Border Force on-site. GAR required for GA flights from outside UK/CTA. ePassport gates available.
EGKB
- ICAO: EGKB
- Name: Biggin Hill
- Distance (NM): 32.2
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes
- Immigration Remarks: Customs and immigration by prior arrangement. GAR required min 12h before arrival from outside UK/CTA.
EGLL
- ICAO: EGLL
- Name: Heathrow
- Distance (NM): 38.6
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes
- Immigration Remarks: UK Border Force on-site 24h. GAR must be submitted to Special Branch min 12h prior for non-scheduled flights. APIS/ePassport gates available.
EGHI
- ICAO: EGHI
- Name: Southampton
- Distance (NM): 40.7
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes
- Immigration Remarks: GAR (General Aviation Report) required for all international flights. eAPIS/API submission required. UK Border Force present at major airports; advance notification required for GA arrivals.
EGLC
- ICAO: EGLC
- Name: London City
- Distance (NM): 42.3
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes
- Immigration Remarks: GAR (General Aviation Report) required for all international flights. eAPIS/API submission required. UK Border Force present at major airports; advance notification required for GA arrivals.
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United Kingdom Permit Requirements
- Overflight Permit: No
- Landing Permit: Conditional
- Overflight Lead Time: N/A
- Landing Lead Time: 3 working days (ad hoc charter); 5 working days (experimental/non-standard); longer for first-time applicants
Private flights generally exempt from permit requirements. PPR may be needed at some airports.
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Airport History
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Explore HistoryFrequently Asked Questions
- What is the tower frequency at EGKA?
- The tower frequency at Shoreham is 125.405 MHz.
- What fuel is available at EGKA?
- Shoreham offers Jet A-1, 100LL.
- Does EGKA require landing permits?
- Yes, landing permits are required for Shoreham (United Kingdom).
- Where is EGKA located?
- Shoreham (EGKA) is located in Shoreham, United Kingdom.
- What is the IATA code for EGKA?
- The IATA code for Shoreham is ESH.
- How long is the runway at EGKA?
- The main runway at Shoreham (02/20) measures 3399 X 59.
- Is EGKA a port of entry?
- Yes, Shoreham is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.