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Brighton Airport

ICAO K45GLocal 45G🇺🇸 Brighton
Coordinates
42.5698°N, 83.7785°W
Elevation
973 ft (297 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
US-MI
Time zone
Detroit(UTC-04:00)
Magnetic variation
7.1° W

Daylight today(Jul 18, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:41
Sunrise
06:14
Sunset
21:10
Civil dusk
21:43

About 14h 56m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.

About Brighton Airport

Brighton Airport

Brighton Airport is a public use airport located three nautical miles (6 km) north of the central business district of Brighton, in Livingston County, Michigan, United States.

Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.

Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
04 / 22▸ displaced3,105 ft / 946 m24 ftAspLightedOpen

Radio frequencies (1)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
CTAFCTAF122.900 MHz

Airspace in this area(1)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
DETROIT CLASS B AREA FClass BControlled4000 ft MSL10000 ft MSL

Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all United States airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Brighton Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Brighton Airport located?

Brighton Airport is small airport located in Brighton, United States, at an elevation of 973 ft (297 m).

How many runways does Brighton Airport have?

Brighton Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 3,105 ft / 946 m.

What time zone is Brighton Airport in?

Brighton Airport is in the America/Detroit time zone (UTC-04:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Brighton Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Brighton Airport is approximately 7.1° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Brighton Airport?

The nearest airport to Brighton Airport is Raether Airport (4Y1), about 3.5 nm to the w, followed by McKenzie's Landing Airport and Haigh Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Brighton Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.