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EGDP - PORTLAND 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
EGDP
Type
Heliport
Location
0.6 NM W of Portland Port. 3 NM S of Weymouth.
Status
Normal
Use
PERMIT
Helicopter facilities
Listed for this aerodrome
Elevation
9 ft
Magnetic variation
0.65° (2027) annual change 0.17°

Operating hours

Mon-Thu 0900-1600 (0800-1500); Fri by arrangement; Outside hours and Bank Holidays by NOTAM.

Operational notes

Certain flights not requiring licensed facilities may operate outside hours strictly by prior arrangement. Portland Heliport does not routinely handle passenger or cargo but is capable of limited services as described above by prior arrangement. Rotor running refuels are permitted. However, whilst refuelling personnel are under the rotor disc, crew changes from the front seat should be avoided. All rotor running refuels are to be conducted on the fuel stand next to the fuel farm. Limited crew room and kitchen facilities are available during heliport opening hours. The runway is separated from the main helicopter dispersal area by a grass flood bund. There is a watertight gate through the bund which is to be opened during flight operations. Helicopters must hover taxi over the flood gate or flood bund to and from the apron and FATO. Once on the apron, all helicopters should taxi to and from the fuel stand under guidance from the marshaller. Once on the apron, all helicopters should self-position and taxi to and from the allocated stand. Not all stands are separated for all helicopter types. Stands will be allocated by A/G operator. Portland Heliport has no taxiway. The apron is surrounded by solid white border. Secondary TLOF can be used only when Stands 3 and 4 are clear. Yellow guidance lines on entry to apron to Fuel Stand. WDI: 503408.67N 0022657.62W.

Contact

Operator: PORTLAND HELIPORT

Phone: 01305-701702

Email: [email protected]

Address: Portland Heliport, Osprey Quay, Portland, Dorset, DT5 1BL.

Runways

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceTODALDA
02201 m51 mMacadamUnavailableUnavailable
20201 m51 mMacadamUnavailableUnavailable

Helicopter landing areas

2 landing areas listed.

02/20

37 m × 37 m • Macadam • 9 ft

SECONDARY

24 m × 24 m • Macadam • 7 ft

Radio frequencies

CallsignFrequencyAvailability
Other service
PORTLAND FIRE121.600 MHzLIMITED • Available when fire vehicle attending aircraft on the ground in an emergency. • Non-ATS frequency.

Services

Customs

Status: LIMITED

Hours: Mon-Thu 0900-1600 (0800-1500); Fri and Bank Holidays by arrangement; Subject to 24 hours notice.

Handling

Status: LIMITED

Hours: As Heliport Hours - outside hours by arrangement.

Notes: Forklift truck and driver, other vehicles available by prior arrangement.

Other service - Meteorological service

Status: LIMITED

Hours: As Heliport Hours - outside hours by arrangement.

Fuel

Category: F34

Fuel: F34

Hours: As Heliport Hours - outside hours by arrangement

Notes: 40,000 LT capacity in tank with pressure and gravity refuelling capability. Defueling not available. F34.

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Preview

EGDP Pilot Briefing

Pro view

Weather

2,500 m visibility

METAR EGDP 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

Example generated 12:50 UTC

EGDP 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.