The Da Vinci Code · Filming location
Shoreham Airport terminal
In the story · 'Le Bourget': the escape from France
The listed 1936 art deco terminal of this small airfield on the English south coast stands in for Le Bourget airport near Paris, where Langdon, Sophie and Teabing slip out of France in Teabing's private plane. It was a night shoot.
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Where to stand for the photo
From the car park in front, frame the white curved terminal façade with its central tower.
Getting there
- Address: Brighton City Airport, Shoreham-by-Sea BN43 5FF, United Kingdom
- Transport
- Train to Shoreham-by-Sea (on the Brighton coast line), then about 2 km on foot or a short taxi ride across the River Adur.
- Access
- A working airport (now called Brighton City Airport): the outside of the terminal can be seen from the public car park. Check before you go for any visitor access.
Public sources (3)
Sources found on October 17, 2026.
Every place checked against public sources
Production · film commissions · tourist boards · guides
We always say if it is:
- The real filming location
- A place standing in for it
- Inspired by the story
Every place checked against public sources
Production · film commissions · tourist boards · guides
We always say if it is:
- The real filming location
- A place standing in for it
- Inspired by the story
Every place checked against public sources
Production · film commissions · tourist boards · guides
We always say if it is:
- The real filming location
- A place standing in for it
- Inspired by the story