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VINTAGE AIRCRAFT FLY-IN
27th September 2026
We are pleased to announce our vintage aircraft fly-in taking place on the 27th September, marking a return of fly-in events at the airport. Expect to see a beautiful range of aircraft designed before 1960, some as old as the Terminal Building itself! Our friends at Shipping and Airlines Co. will be bringing several of their fleet to Shoreham as well as many private owners with some very special aircraft. Airside access will be available to the public via guided apron walks courtesey of the Shoreham Airport Collection.
adur ART collective – autumn show
8th – 27th September 2026
Adur Art Collective return in September with an Autumn themed art exhibition. Visit the Whispering Gallery to view new artworks celebrating the colours of the season. The Collective will be back again in December with a Winter-inspired exhibition.
VINTAGE AIRCRAFT FLY-IN
27th September 2026
We are pleased to announce our vintage aircraft fly-in taking place on the 27th September, marking a return of fly-in events at the airport. Expect to see a beautiful range of aircraft designed before 1960, some as old as the Terminal Building itself! Our friends at Shipping and Airlines Co. will be bringing several of their fleet to Shoreham as well as many private owners with some very special aircraft. Airside access will be available to the public via guided apron walks courtesey of the Shoreham Airport Collection.
Adur ART collective
Autumn show
8th – 27th September 2026
Adur Art Collective return in September with an Autumn themed art exhibition. Visit the Whispering Gallery to view new artworks celebrating the colours of the season.
Adventure 001 Helicopter Experience Flights
Adventure 001 operates helicopter tours at over 50 venues throughout England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales. Experience flights from Brighton City Airport operate on selected weekends from April to October.
The team of professional and enthusiastic pilots and crew are expertly trained and fully qualified to ensure you have the most unforgettable, once in a lifetime experience with memories you will keep forever.
Nothing compares to the sensation of soaring through the sky in a sleek Jet Powered Helicopter, capturing historic sites, amazing scenery and hidden gems from a bird’s eye view. All flights offer breath-taking, panoramic views of the Sussex coast, the South Downs National Park and Brighton & Hove.
Personalised gift vouchers are available for all experiences and to suit any budget. Treat your nearest and dearest to a unique day out and collect exciting memories. Vouchers can be sent digitally to an inbox of your choice or as a presentation pack that can be posted in time for the special occasion.
Please click here if you wish to book a flight.
2026 dates available:
Saturday 12th September
Saturday 10th October
Adventure 001 Helicopter Experience Flights
Adventure 001 operates helicopter tours at over 50 venues throughout England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales. Experience flights from Brighton City Airport operate on selected weekends from April to October.
The team of professional and enthusiastic pilots and crew are expertly trained and fully qualified to ensure you have the most unforgettable, once in a lifetime experience with memories you will keep forever.
Nothing compares to the sensation of soaring through the sky in a sleek Jet Powered Helicopter, capturing historic sites, amazing scenery and hidden gems from a bird’s eye view. All flights offer breath-taking, panoramic views of the Sussex coast, the South Downs National Park and Brighton & Hove.
Personalised gift vouchers are available for all experiences and to suit any budget. Treat your nearest and dearest to a unique day out and collect exciting memories. Vouchers can be sent digitally to an inbox of your choice or as a presentation pack that can be posted in time for the special occasion.
Please click here if you wish to book a flight.
2026 dates available:
Saturday 12th September
Saturday 10th October
Brighton City Airport Launches In-House Developed Flight Information Display System
BRIGHTON 1st July 2025 – Brighton City Airport Launches In-House Developed Flight Information Display System ‘Aerium’, with UK CAA Approval
Brighton City Airport has announced the release of its new Aerium Flight Information Display (FID) system, which gained UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) approval for use in an Air Traffic Control (Tower and Approach) environment earlier this month.
Designed and developed entirely in-house by the Airport’s own Air Traffic Control (ATC) staff, the Aerium FID is unique in being created by Air Traffic Control Officers (ATCOs) for ATCOs. A comprehensive Safety Case was developed alongside the system to ensure full compliance with all relevant regulatory standards.
Aerium integrates and displays a combination of ADS-B and multilateration (MLAT) data, collected from multiple receiver sites installed across the South East of England, including an on-aerodrome receiver system. It also displays data from FLARM and PilotAware electronic conspicuity devices. The system design has been future-proofed and made ready to incorporate UAT/TIS-B 978MHz data and ASTERIX CAT021 feeds from formal surveillance sources.
‘Designed primarily for both ATC and AFIS aerodromes seeking a cost-effective surveillance solution, Aerium offers features typically reserved for higher-end systems. These include weather radar overlays, emergency detection, custom layering functions, and a replay capability for training and incident investigation purposes. The system is fully customisable and adaptable to any aerodrome or operational environment’, says James Latham, Manager of Air Traffic Services at Brighton City Airport.
The Airport, based in Shoreham, is one of the world’s oldest, with operations dating back to 1910. The deployment of Aerium marks a significant milestone in its ATC history, as the ATS unit has previously operated without any form of surveillance system. With this new capability, ATCOs can monitor aircraft in real-time, significantly enhancing situational awareness and operational safety.
Given the Airport’s proximity to the controlled airspace of London Gatwick and Farnborough Airports, Aerium also provides an important additional safeguard to help prevent airspace infringements.
Media contact & further information: [email protected]
The Sunbeam MotorCycle Club’s Pioneer Run
Please note that the airfield, The Hummingbird Restaurant and Cafe No. 8 will be OPEN as usual.
Beagle Pup & Bulldog Club – Annual Social Event
Next Event : June 2027 – Afternoon Tea with the Originals
Beagle Aircraft Limited was formed in 1962, as the result of a merger of British Executive & General Aviation Limited with Beagle-Auster and Beagle-Miles. The main objective was to build light aircraft in the UK that were at least as good and generally much better than the American designs that dominated the world at the time. The main manufacturing and design plant was at Shoreham Airport.
Beagle Aircraft produced a range of superb light aircraft, including the twin engine B206 (Basset), the single engine trainer B121 (Pup) and a prototype military trainer, the B125 (Bulldog). The company ceased trading in 1970. The production of the Bulldog was eventually transferred to Scottish Aviation at Prestwick, which went on to provide aircraft for a great many air forces around the globe. Excellent record of Beagle history can be found in Tom Wenham’s book, “False Dawn – The Beagle Aircraft Story”.
Around 1983, a group of enthusiastic owners and pilots of the now much-admired Beagle Pup formed a club with the intention of preserving the aircraft in flying condition for as long as possible. This club was originally called The Beagle Pup Club but later, when the RAF sold its Bulldogs, the club was renamed The Beagle Pup and Bulldog Club, to include owners and pilots of the marque, and retains this name to the present day. The club has members as far afield as Cyprus, Australia, New Zealand, Brazil and America, as well as few European countries. The club has sought to expand its membership to include as many as possible of the original employees of the Beagle company, so as to provide an ongoing social club for both old and new members of the Beagle fraternity. This element of the club is known as the Originals and in addition to receiving all of the information about the activities of the pilots and aircraft they built, members also meet from time to time for a social get together.
The Club is keen to make contact with any employees of the old Beagle Aircraft company with a view to maintaining an ongoing social environment for the mutual benefit of all. Membership of the club is free for any of the Originals.
More information and membership applications can be obtained by contacting Mr Eric Spencer via email [email protected].
Weston Aviation Adds Brighton City Airport to The Collection Portfolio
30th October 2023
Weston Aviation, the UK and Ireland based Private and Business Aviation company has added Brighton City Airport to its portfolio of network locations. This further addition joins London Southend Airport and Cambridge City Airport as The Collection continues to grow. The Collection, was created as the new alliance which enables Weston Aviation to further expand its network by working closely and collaboratively with other airport owners and independent FBO operators to champion the use of these regional airports and increase audience reach.
“We are delighted to add Brighton City Airport to The Collection and we look forward to working closely with Rob and the team to assist them in further developing their business aviation activity at the airport and offer our support and experience in the regional airport FBO market”, said Nick Weston, CEO and Founder of Weston Aviation.
Rob Cooke, Managing Director of Brighton City Airport said “We are very pleased to be joining Weston Aviation’s UK and Ireland network of locations, which comes at a perfect time for us as we look to relaunch our FBO services with a new facility and direction”.
Weston Aviation operates five FBO and business aviation facilities in the UK and Ireland at Gloucestershire Airport, Cornwall Airport Newquay, Humberside Airport, Manchester Airport and Cork Airport. Formed in 1995, Weston Aviation is the second largest FBO network in the UK and Ireland.
Brighton City Airport is the oldest continuously licensed airport in the UK and one of the busiest in general aviation (in terms of movements). The airport has a diverse client base, including the military, law enforcement, air ambulance, corporate jets, helicopters, flight training schools, private charter companies and the Coastguard’
Beagle Pup & Bulldog Club – Annual Social Event
Next Event: June 2027 – Afternoon Tea with the Originals
Beagle Aircraft Limited was formed in 1962, as the result of a merger of British Executive & General Aviation Limited with Beagle-Auster and Beagle-Miles. The main objective was to build light aircraft in the UK that were at least as good and generally much better than the American designs that dominated the world at the time. The main manufacturing and design plant was at Shoreham Airport.
Beagle Aircraft produced a range of superb light aircraft, including the twin engine B206 (Basset), the single engine trainer B121 (Pup) and a prototype military trainer, the B125 (Bulldog). The company ceased trading in 1970. The production of the Bulldog was eventually transferred to Scottish Aviation at Prestwick, which went on to provide aircraft for a great many air forces around the globe. Excellent record of Beagle history can be found in Tom Wenham’s book, “False Dawn – The Beagle Aircraft Story”.
Around 1983, a group of enthusiastic owners and pilots of the now much-admired Beagle Pup formed a club with the intention of preserving the aircraft in flying condition for as long as possible. This club was originally called The Beagle Pup Club but later, when the RAF sold its Bulldogs, the club was renamed The Beagle Pup and Bulldog Club, to include owners and pilots of the marque, and retains this name to the present day. The club has members as far afield as Cyprus, Australia, New Zealand, Brazil and America, as well as few European countries. The club has sought to expand its membership to include as many as possible of the original employees of the Beagle company, so as to provide an ongoing social club for both old and new members of the Beagle fraternity. This element of the club is known as the Originals and in addition to receiving all of the information about the activities of the pilots and aircraft they built, members also meet from time to time for a social get together.
The Club is keen to make contact with any employees of the old Beagle Aircraft company with a view to maintaining an ongoing social environment for the mutual benefit of all. Membership of the club is free for any of the Originals.
More information and membership applications can be obtained by contacting Mr Eric Spencer via email [email protected].
Weston Aviation Adds Brighton City Airport to The Collection Portfolio
30th October 2023
Weston Aviation, the UK and Ireland based Private and Business Aviation company has added Brighton City Airport to its portfolio of network locations. This further addition joins London Southend Airport and Cambridge City Airport as The Collection continues to grow. The Collection, was created as the new alliance which enables Weston Aviation to further expand its network by working closely and collaboratively with other airport owners and independent FBO operators to champion the use of these regional airports and increase audience reach.
“We are delighted to add Brighton City Airport to The Collection and we look forward to working closely with Rob and the team to assist them in further developing their business aviation activity at the airport and offer our support and experience in the regional airport FBO market”, said Nick Weston, CEO and Founder of Weston Aviation.
Rob Cooke, Managing Director of Brighton City Airport said “We are very pleased to be joining Weston Aviation’s UK and Ireland network of locations, which comes at a perfect time for us as we look to relaunch our FBO services with a new facility and direction”.
Weston Aviation operates five FBO and business aviation facilities in the UK and Ireland at Gloucestershire Airport, Cornwall Airport Newquay, Humberside Airport, Manchester Airport and Cork Airport. Formed in 1995, Weston Aviation is the second largest FBO network in the UK and Ireland.
Brighton City Airport is the oldest continuously licensed airport in the UK and one of the busiest in general aviation (in terms of movements). The airport has a diverse client base, including the military, law enforcement, air ambulance, corporate jets, helicopters, flight training schools, private charter companies and the Coastguard’