Aircraft Cleaning at Brighton City Airport

“Small enough to care about the details. Big enough to deliver next day service.”

Aircraft cleaning at Brighton City Airport – Shoreham

Aircraft Cleaning

Based on the airfield, not driving to it.

The MAX WAX aircraft cleaning team outside the terminal at Brighton City Airport, twenty years in

Twenty years in – the team outside the terminal at Brighton City Airport.

Exterior washes from £67.50 +VAT, with next-day slots.

Expert aircraft cleaning, inside and out, from the team that lives on the airfield. We run our detailing studio here at Brighton City Airport, so the aircraft parked around it – fixed wing and rotary – get the same treatment without anyone travelling anywhere.

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Why owners use us

On the airfield, on your schedule

  • Next-day turnaround

    Because we are based on site, quick turnarounds are normal – including next-day service – without the quality dropping.

  • Aviation-specific care

    Sensitive materials, Perspex, industry regulations – aircraft cleaning is its own discipline and we treat it that way.

  • Aviation-safe products

    Biodegradable, aviation-safe cleaning solutions that are gentle on airframes and the airfield alike.

  • Every detail, every time

    We treat each aircraft like our own. The standard that built 20 years of car detailing reviews applies on the apron too.

What we do

Aircraft cleaning services

A full range of cleaning for fixed wing and rotary, from a straightforward wash to long-term protection.

  • Exterior wash

    A complete exterior wash to lift dirt, grime and pollutants off the airframe.

  • Interior detailing

    Cabin, cockpit and seating cleaned properly – the same interior standards as our detailing studio.

  • Polishing and waxing

    Machine polishing and protective wax to bring the shine back to painted surfaces.

  • Perspex scratch and swirl removal

    Windows and canopies restored to clarity – scratches and swirls polished out for better visibility.

  • Ceramic paint protection

    Long-lasting ceramic coating that guards paintwork against UV, oxidation and environmental contaminants.

  • Windows and windscreen

    Clear, spotless glass and Perspex for optimal in-flight visibility.

  • Decontamination cleaning

    Specialised cleaning for aircraft exposed to contaminants or harsh substances.

On the apron

Recent aircraft, straight off the wash

Freshly washed light aircraft canopy after aircraft cleaning at Brighton City Airport
Canopy and airframe, straight after the wash.
Light aircraft on the wet apron after an exterior wash by MAX WAX
Back on the apron, ready for the hangar.
Helicopter being washed at sunset at Brighton City Airport
Rotary too – a helicopter wash as the light goes.
Helicopters in the hangar with the MAX WAX van during aircraft cleaning
In the hangar, between machines.
MAX WAX technician detailing a red aircraft in the hangar at Shoreham
Detail work on G-XXTR.
The wash in motion.

The price guide, straight

Pick your weight class

Prices are by maximum take-off weight and cover the full exterior wash with aviation-safe products. Interior detailing, ceramic coating and Perspex work are quoted as add-ons. Click a card to choose your package and book.

0-499 KG
500-999 KG
1.0-1.49 MT
1.5-2.49 MT
2.5-3.49 MT
3.5+ MT


0 – 499 KG

Aircraft MTOW
ÂŖ67.50 +VAT
Complete exterior wash
Aviation-safe products
Professional finish
Select & Book

500 – 999 KG

Aircraft MTOW
ÂŖ101.25 +VAT
Complete exterior wash
Aviation-safe products
Professional finish
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1.0 – 1.49 MT

Aircraft MTOW
ÂŖ120.00 +VAT
Complete exterior wash
Aviation-safe products
Professional finish
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1.5 – 2.49 MT

Aircraft MTOW
ÂŖ120.00 +VAT
Complete exterior wash
Aviation-safe products
Professional finish
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2.5 – 3.49 MT

Aircraft MTOW
ÂŖ202.50 +VAT
Complete exterior wash
Aviation-safe products
Professional finish
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3.5 – 4.49 MT

Aircraft MTOW
ÂŖ270.00 +VAT
Complete exterior wash
Aviation-safe products
Professional finish
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4.5 MT+

Aircraft MTOW
Price On Application
Custom quote for your aircraft
Complete exterior wash
Aviation-safe products
Professional finish
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Important: All prices shown are for basic exterior cleaning only. We offer additional services including interior detailing, ceramic coating, and Perspex scratch removal. Contact us for a personalized quote with add-ons.

Part of the airfield

Proud sponsors of the airport webcam

Brighton City Airport logo - MAX WAX sponsors the airport webcam
Breitling wingwalkers over Brighton City Airport
Wingwalkers over the field - caught on the webcam we sponsor.

We sponsor the Brighton City Airport webcam - watch the airfield live and see the aircraft in action.

Straight answers

Frequently asked questions

How much does aircraft cleaning cost?

Prices run by maximum take-off weight: from £67.50 +VAT for aircraft up to 499 KG, through to £270 +VAT for the 3.5 to 4.49 MT class. Anything at 4.5 MT and above is quoted individually. Listed prices cover the full exterior wash; add-ons are quoted on top.

Where does the cleaning happen?

On the airfield at Brighton City Airport, Shoreham-by-Sea. We are based here - the same team runs our car detailing studio on the field - so your aircraft is cleaned where it is parked.

How quickly can you turn an aircraft around?

Quickly - being based on site means fast turnarounds are normal, including next-day service, without compromising the quality of the clean.

Do you clean helicopters as well as fixed wing?

Yes. Fixed wing and rotary are both regulars - exterior washes, interior detailing and protection work across the lot.

What products do you use on aircraft?

Aviation-safe, biodegradable cleaning solutions that are gentle on airframes, Perspex and the environment.

Can you remove scratches from Perspex windows and canopies?

Yes. We polish scratches and swirls out of Perspex to restore clarity and in-flight visibility.

Can an aircraft be ceramic coated?

Yes. Long-lasting ceramic paint protection guards the paintwork against UV damage, oxidation and environmental contaminants, and is quoted alongside your package.

Do the listed prices include the interior?

No - the weight-band prices are for the full exterior wash. Interior detailing of the cabin, cockpit and seating is an add-on we quote with your package.

Care and efficiency in every clean

Get a quote today

Attention to detail on every clean, and the schedule to match - next-day service from the team already on the airfield. Call us, or pick your weight class above and book.