Flying in Brighton, UK
There are 12 airfields within 93 miles of Brighton — the nearest is Brighton City Airport (EGKA), about 7 miles out. Daylight runs from about 16h 17m of daylight at midsummer down to about 7h 43m at midwinter, so your VFR window shifts a lot through the year. Below: the airfields nearby, the seasonal daylight and weather, and where to find the official charts.
Airfields near Brighton
Public and private airfields within 93 miles, nearest first.
Brighton City Airport
Deanland Lewes Airfield
London Gatwick Airport
Dunsfold Aerodrome
Goodwood Racecourse Heliport
Redhill Aerodrome
Goodwood Aerodrome
London Biggin Hill Airport
Fairoaks Airport
Headcorn Aerodrome
Farnborough Airport
Bembridge Airport
Daylight & the VFR window
Most VFR flying happens between sunrise and sunset, so daylight length is your practical flying window. Times below are local solar time (clock times shift with your time zone and DST). Plan night currency and reserves around the short end of the year.
| Time of year | Sunrise–sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|
| June solstice (Jun 21) | 03:51–20:09 | 16h 17m |
| Equinox (Mar 20) | 06:04–17:56 | 11h 51m |
| December solstice (Dec 21) | 08:09–15:51 | 7h 43m |
Typical weather
Seasonal averages from 2021–2023. A guide to what to pack and plan for — always check current METARs, TAFs, and NOTAMs before you fly.
| Season | Avg high | Avg low | Avg wind | Wet days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 12.5°C / 55°F | 6.2°C / 43°F | 24 km/h | 43% |
| Summer | 20.3°C / 69°F | 14.1°C / 57°F | 22 km/h | 41% |
| Autumn | 16°C / 61°F | 10.9°C / 52°F | 26 km/h | 46% |
| Winter | 8.7°C / 48°F | 4.2°C / 40°F | 28 km/h | 41% |
Airspace & charts
For the exact airspace classes, frequencies, restricted areas, and airfield plates around Brighton, go straight to the official sources — never plan a route off this page alone.
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