Aerodrome
EGBC - CHELTENHAM HELIPORT
Location, elevation, runway distances, helicopter landing areas, radio frequencies, and map facts for a quick aerodrome check. Use this as a starting point, then confirm official data and brief weather, NOTAMs, services, local procedures, and runway wind before flight.
Aerodrome details
- Ident
- EGBC
- Type
- Heliport
- Location
- 1 NM to the North of Cheltenham.
- Status
- Normal
- Use
- PERMIT
- Helicopter facilities
- Listed for this aerodrome
- Elevation
- 200 ft
- Magnetic variation
- 0.66° (2027) annual change 0.18°
- Coordinates
- 51.92583, -2.05444
Operating hours
1030-1900 (0930-1800). 1900-2000 (1800-1900) by arrangement; surcharge will apply. All flights PPR. Heliport not available 10 minutes prior to race start or whenever horses are on the course.
Operational notes
No flights permitted before 1030 hours or 10 minutes before the start of a race until 5 minutes after a race or at anytime when horses are on the course. The surface of the heliport is not suitable for ground taxiing. Helicopters are required to air-taxi via the FATO. During periods of intense traffic helicopters may be required to air-taxi on the eastern side of the FATO in order to allow helicopters to pass each other; this may involve crossing and re-crossing the FATO when taxiing to and from fuel. 5 stands (18 M diameter) are marked by white circle edge markings. Standard FATO markings. Stands marked by white circular edge markings.
- Last Temp Licence: 12-15 March 2019
- Helicopter and Aviation Services Ltd on behalf of The Jockey Club.
Contact
Operator: HELICOPTER AND AVIATION SERVICES LIMITED
Phone: 01202-835385
Email: [email protected] (Ops)
Address: Hangar 11, Redhill Aerodrome, Redhill, Surrey, RH1 5JY.
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | TODA | LDA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | 230 m | 30 m | Grass | Unavailable | Unavailable |
| 31 | 230 m | 30 m | Grass | Unavailable | Unavailable |
Helicopter landing areas
1 landing area listed.
TLOF
Unavailable • Grass • 200 ft
Radio frequencies
No radio frequency rows are listed for this aerodrome.
Services
Customs
Status: LIMITED
Hours: By arrangement. Contact Aerodrome Licensee for details.
Handling
Status: LIMITED
Hours: Helicopter Aviation Services provide a passenger handling service for all flights. Helicopter operators undertaking shuttle flights must have a representative at the Heliport to co-ordinate their passengers.
Supplies service
Type: Supplies service
Status: LIMITED
Hours: As heliport hours, when licensed. May be available for other events by arrangement.
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Preview
EGBC Pilot Briefing
Weather
2,500 m visibility
METAR EGBC 121250Z 28008KT 9999 FEW030 12/04 Q1024
Runway wind
Runway 05 · 070°/08 kt
Crosswind within limits for typical light singles on the longest runway.
Nearby NOTAM
Aerodrome lighting maintenance
PAPI unserviceable until 18:00 UTC. Plan an alternative approach or daylight arrival.
Wise Assistant
Briefing snapshot
EGBC looks workable for a local VFR departure on the latest picture: surface wind is light, visibility is good, and no runway closure is highlighted in this snapshot. The main briefing item is the lighting serviceability notice, so plan a daylight arrival or confirm PAPI availability before committing. Cross-check the current METAR, TAF, and full NOTAM list before departure.