Shoreham Airport
Founded in 1910, Shoreham is the oldest airport in the UK and the oldest purpose-built commercial airport in the world and is now owned by Brighton City Airport
The first aviator to fly there was Harold Piffard in 1910; a memorial garden celebrates his flight.
The aerodrome was officially opened on 20 June 1911.
The first flying school opened in 1913.
During the First World War the aerodrome was used by the Royal Flying Corps. It was the departure point for some of the earlier flights (Bleriots and BEs) to join the conflict across the Channel.
The aerodrome then became an airport for the adjacent towns of Brighton, Hove and Worthing in the 1930s. A new terminal building was opened on 13 June 1936. It was designed by Stavers Tiltman in the Art Deco style. The terminal building is still in use and was designated a Grade II listed building in 1984.
During the Second World War the airfield operated a variety of military aircraft