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🇬🇧 Shoreham-by-Sea, United Kingdom

Brighton City Airport (Shoreham) (ESH) Live Cam

Brighton City Airport at Shoreham is the oldest licensed airport in the United Kingdom, flying since 1911. Its apron camera shows light aircraft, training flights and visiting vintage planes in front of one of the most beautiful Art Deco terminals in Europe.

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Brighton City Airport – Apron Cam – Apron and Art Deco terminal area. Stream by Brighton City Airport · Subscribe on YouTube

Britain’s oldest airport

Flying at Shoreham began in 1911, making it the oldest licensed airport in the UK. Its Art Deco terminal, opened in 1936, is a listed building and has appeared in films and television series set in the 1930s.

What you’ll see on the live cam

The apron camera shows the busy everyday life of a general aviation airport: student pilots preparing for lessons, private aircraft arriving and departing, and helicopters. Classic aircraft visit for fly-ins and events.

Runways

The airport has runways 02/20 and 07/25, used by light aircraft depending on wind.

Best times to watch

  • Sunny weekends: the busiest flying days.
  • Summer events: visiting vintage aircraft.

Aircraft to look out for at ESH

  • Cessna and Piper training aircraft
  • Vintage aircraft – Tiger Moths and Spitfires on special visits
  • Helicopters and air ambulance
  • Business and private aircraft

ESH live cam FAQ

Is Shoreham the oldest airport in the UK?

Yes. Shoreham Airport, now Brighton City Airport, opened in 1911 and is recognised as the oldest licensed airport in the United Kingdom.

Are there airline flights from Brighton City Airport?

No regular airline flights operate today. The airport focuses on flight training, private flying, business aviation and events.

Is the Brighton City Airport (Shoreham) live cam free to watch?

Yes. All 1 ESH camera is a free YouTube live stream, embedded with credit to Brighton City Airport.

What time is it at Brighton City Airport (Shoreham) right now?

Shoreham-by-Sea uses the Europe/London time zone. The current local time at ESH is shown under the page title and updates automatically.

Last updated 9 November 2026. Stream availability has not yet been verified.

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