Aerodrome
EGKA - SHOREHAM
Location, elevation, runway distances, helicopter landing areas, radio frequencies, and map facts for a quick aerodrome check. Use this as a starting point, then confirm official data and brief weather, NOTAMs, services, local procedures, and runway wind before flight.
Aerodrome details
- Ident
- EGKA
- Type
- Aerodrome/Heliport
- Location
- 1 NM W of Shoreham-by-Sea.
- Status
- Normal
- Use
- PERMIT
- Helicopter facilities
- Listed for this aerodrome
- Elevation
- 7 ft
- Magnetic variation
- 1.32° (2027) annual change 0.17°
- Coordinates
- 50.83569, -0.29722
Operating hours
Mon-Fri 0800-2000 (0700-1900); Sat 0900-2000 (0800-1900); Sun 0900-1900 (0800-1800).
Operational notes
All visiting aircraft PPR. IFR training (visitors and based) PPR. Micro-lights and all gliders PPR. Visiting student pilots on qualifying cross-country flights strictly PPR. Flights (visitors and based) during notified periods of A/G strictly PPR. Movements outside notified operational hours are prohibited except by pre-arranged extension. Oxygen and related servicing: Through maintenance organisation. To arrange refuelling at specific times, contact 01273-467395. Handling: Contact [email protected] Runway Guard Lights at A1, B1 and K1. 3 WDI: 505017.26N 0001750.56W, 505012.81N 0001722.43W, 504956.16N 0001751.70W (LGTD). Runway 02/20 and associated taxiway widths meet minimum requirements. Pilots should exercise caution when manoeuvring on hard surfaces. Apron floodlights. Obstacle lighting.
- Address to substantiate AFS connectivity.
- Valid until: Unlimited
Contact
Operator: BRIGHTON CITY AIRPORT LTD.
Phone: 01273-467377
Email: [email protected]
Address: Shoreham Airport, Shoreham-by-Sea, West Sussex, BN43 5FF.
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | TODA | LDA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 | 1,031 m | 18 m | Asphalt | 901 mTORA 872 m | 838 mASDA 872 m |
| 20 | 1,031 m | 18 m | Asphalt | 971 mTORA 908 m | 798 mASDA 908 m |
| 02G | 602 m | 23 m | Grass | 602 mTORA 602 m | 602 mASDA 602 m |
| 20G | 602 m | 23 m | Grass | 602 mTORA 602 m | 602 mASDA 602 m |
| 06 | 548 m | 25 m | Grass | 405 mTORA 405 m | 489 mASDA 489 m |
| 24 | 548 m | 25 m | Grass | 548 mTORA 548 m | 465 mASDA 548 m |
| 13 | 536 m | 18 m | Grass | 410 mTORA 410 m | 410 mASDA 410 m |
| 31 | 536 m | 18 m | Grass | 536 mTORA 536 m | 410 mASDA 536 m |
Helicopter landing areas
2 landing areas listed.
H2
Unavailable • 6 ft
H3
Unavailable • 6 ft
Radio frequencies
| Callsign | Frequency | Availability | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Approach | |||
| Approach | |||
| SHOREHAM APPROACH | 123.155 MHz | LIMITED • See AD 2.22 Section 3. • DOC 25 NM/10,000 FT. | Service notes: VDF 505009.73N 0001736.59W On AD. ATZ hours coincident with Approach/Tower/A/G hours. Approach Service subject to staff availability. |
| Service notes: VDF 505009.73N 0001736.59W On AD. ATZ hours coincident with Approach/Tower/A/G hours. Approach Service subject to staff availability. | |||
| Tower | |||
| Tower | |||
| SHOREHAM TOWER | 123.155 MHz | LIMITED • See AD 2.22 Section 3. | Service notes: VDF 505009.73N 0001736.59W On AD. |
| SHOREHAM TOWER | 125.405 MHz | LIMITED • As directed by ATC. • DOC 10 NM/4000 FT. | |
| Service notes: VDF 505009.73N 0001736.59W On AD. | |||
| Other service | |||
| Other service | |||
| SHOREHAM RADIO | 123.155 MHz | LIMITED Mon-Fri 0800-1000 (0700-0900); Sat 0900-1000 (0800-0900); Sun 0900-1900 (0800-1800). A/G frequency DOC 10 NM/3000 FT. | Service notes: VDF 505009.73N 0001736.59W On AD. |
| Service notes: VDF 505009.73N 0001736.59W On AD. | |||
| ATIS | |||
| ATIS | |||
| SHOREHAM INFORMATION | 130.980 MHz | LIMITED • As per AD hours. • DOC 25 NM/10,000 FT. | |
Services
Customs
Status: LIMITED
Hours: Available on request. Complete and submit GAR forms (available on web site) prior to departure. Do not send to ATC. Phone, Fax and e-mail details for submitting GAR forms available on web site. Immigration, 3 hours notice required. Special Branch 12 hours prior notice required.
De-icing
Status: LIMITED
Hours: As AD hours.
Notes: Through maintenance organisations.
Handling
Status: LIMITED
Hours: Available by arrangement.
Secur
Status: LIMITED
Hours: At night and on request.
Supplies service
Type: Supplies service
Status: LIMITED
Hours: Normally available 30 minutes after opening until 30 minutes prior to close.
Notes: AVTUR JET A1 50,000 LT, AVTUR JET FSII F34 18,000 LT, AVGAS 50,000 LT.
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EGKA Pilot Briefing
Weather
2,500 m visibility
METAR EGKA 121250Z 28008KT 9999 FEW030 12/04 Q1024
Runway wind
Runway 05 · 070°/08 kt
Crosswind within limits for typical light singles on the longest runway.
Nearby NOTAM
Aerodrome lighting maintenance
PAPI unserviceable until 18:00 UTC. Plan an alternative approach or daylight arrival.
Wise Assistant
Briefing snapshot
EGKA looks workable for a local VFR departure on the latest picture: surface wind is light, visibility is good, and no runway closure is highlighted in this snapshot. The main briefing item is the lighting serviceability notice, so plan a daylight arrival or confirm PAPI availability before committing. Cross-check the current METAR, TAF, and full NOTAM list before departure.