Helicopter Landing Sites in London
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Helipads in or close to central London
Dear Wobbletoppers, I am looking for possible helicopter pickup sites in Central London (my senior clerk is treating his wife to a bling-tastic birthday present, which includes a rotary flight).
I am aware of the Battersea site and, using the search facility in this forum, have found details of the Vanguard site near Canary Wharf and of the private De Beers site at Holborn. I have also seen reference to a landing site at the Press Centre close to Fleet Street but have found no details of this. Is anyone aware of any other usable landing points in or close to the City centre? A schlep out to grotty Elstree is not so attractive.
Many thanks for any suggestions.
I am aware of the Battersea site and, using the search facility in this forum, have found details of the Vanguard site near Canary Wharf and of the private De Beers site at Holborn. I have also seen reference to a landing site at the Press Centre close to Fleet Street but have found no details of this. Is anyone aware of any other usable landing points in or close to the City centre? A schlep out to grotty Elstree is not so attractive.
Many thanks for any suggestions.
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hi there
yeah battersea is the best bet but there are 2 sites to choose from.
you maybe aware of the heliport but there is a small site inside the power station, i maybe able to get detals for you.
email me here and i see what i can find out.
yeah battersea is the best bet but there are 2 sites to choose from.
you maybe aware of the heliport but there is a small site inside the power station, i maybe able to get detals for you.
email me here and i see what i can find out.
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If you are looking for a site in the docklands you could try the Vanguard (just north of the Isle of Dogs RP) or the Excel Centre just NE of LCY airport.
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Thanks, I knew about Vanguard already, but they require twin engine and so won't accept a Jet Ranger. My colleague has now arranged to use the Battersea site, which has apparently reduced its evening landing charges.
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Good - was down there on Tuesday..... nice bit of new tarmac since my last visit. Hopefully Weston are making things really work. Talk of a new ATC tower thingy that will allow the controllers to see the traffic.... which seems novel!
Hope the said colleague's wife doesn't find out the reduced cost - shame to reduce the bling factor!!! 
My colleague has now arranged to use the Battersea site, which has apparently reduced its evening landing charges.
New 'Docklands' helipad
Apparently, there's a new helipad opening in London's Docklands area...I guess that's Docklands in the widest sense, as it seems to be near the new turbines at Dagenham.
Still, nice to see a new facility opening up. Let's hope it gets a bit of traffic and that the operators don't fall into the cash cow trap.
Still, nice to see a new facility opening up. Let's hope it gets a bit of traffic and that the operators don't fall into the cash cow trap.
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There's a very useful pad near there - on the north bank as well. Was used by the owner of the waste/recycling site. Have opped there with permission. Just outside the LCY zone.
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Had a quick look at the website - precious little aviation detail.
AlanM's comment about location re: London City (which seems pretty sensible, given the helipad's location), prompts me to hope that someone with aviation knowledge is involved in this new venture.
AlanM's comment about location re: London City (which seems pretty sensible, given the helipad's location), prompts me to hope that someone with aviation knowledge is involved in this new venture.
Yes: website is minimalist, to say the least.
A quick look this morning gives an indication of the landing fees. Sadly, looks like they're smoking something.
Still, during October, you can land free for the first time. After that, £125 (50% normal charges!!!) and £75 per hour parking (50% normal!!).
So, I might pay a visit...once....in October...
I presume that for those fees, they are supplying a limo to get you into town and a slavering GSD to guard the precious metal from the itinerant hillbillies that frequent that part of the world.
A quick look this morning gives an indication of the landing fees. Sadly, looks like they're smoking something.
Still, during October, you can land free for the first time. After that, £125 (50% normal charges!!!) and £75 per hour parking (50% normal!!).
So, I might pay a visit...once....in October...
I presume that for those fees, they are supplying a limo to get you into town and a slavering GSD to guard the precious metal from the itinerant hillbillies that frequent that part of the world.
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The helipad is unlicensed.
There is no ATC, RFFS, Marshalling or fuel.
Parking is available for a maximum of two helicopters at any one time.
It restricted to a maximum of 10 movements per day and only one movement permitted per 15 minute period.
It is only open 0730-1930 Mon-Fri.
The normal landing fee is £250 (flat fee) and parking is charged at £150 per hour or part hour (all plus VAT).
They don't take cash, credit cards or debit cards.
The Ops phone numbers appear to be mobiles.
However, complimentary tea, coffee and soft drinks are available.
mmmmm.........................................
There is no ATC, RFFS, Marshalling or fuel.
Parking is available for a maximum of two helicopters at any one time.
It restricted to a maximum of 10 movements per day and only one movement permitted per 15 minute period.
It is only open 0730-1930 Mon-Fri.
The normal landing fee is £250 (flat fee) and parking is charged at £150 per hour or part hour (all plus VAT).
They don't take cash, credit cards or debit cards.
The Ops phone numbers appear to be mobiles.
However, complimentary tea, coffee and soft drinks are available.
mmmmm.........................................
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Juan Smore, don't overlook the "limo" from the helicopter to the reception building a journey of some 1 minute
Oh and the £150 parking per hour or part thereof ...a minimum of three hours.
Oh and the £150 parking per hour or part thereof ...a minimum of three hours.
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The overworked and underpaid of Thames Radar know nothing about it yet - well nothing formal! (as don't City Airport)
(have seen the high-tec website though!!)
(have seen the high-tec website though!!)
I'll tell you what: if this is a success, I'll be opening 'London North Helipad'.
Situated just an hour north of the metropolis and with an infrequent bus service into Baldock, you can land in my field. No ATC, marshalling, but fuel available at competitive rates.
If you land while she's there, the wife will even make you a cup of tea and maybe run you into Stevenage, if she's going that way. Gotta be a winner!
And only half the charges of London Docklands helipad.
Sorry guys: nice idea but doomed to fail, unless I'm much mistaken
Situated just an hour north of the metropolis and with an infrequent bus service into Baldock, you can land in my field. No ATC, marshalling, but fuel available at competitive rates.
If you land while she's there, the wife will even make you a cup of tea and maybe run you into Stevenage, if she's going that way. Gotta be a winner!
And only half the charges of London Docklands helipad.
Sorry guys: nice idea but doomed to fail, unless I'm much mistaken
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I wouldn't be too sniffy about the £250 landing fee.
The August issue of the AOPA magazine General Aviation had a feature on the GA terminal at London City, where the cheapest landing fee is £875. They're doing excellent business, taking traffic that could choose to land at Luton for £170.
Dagenham is clearly after similar meat.
The August issue of the AOPA magazine General Aviation had a feature on the GA terminal at London City, where the cheapest landing fee is £875. They're doing excellent business, taking traffic that could choose to land at Luton for £170.
Dagenham is clearly after similar meat.