Aerodrome
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°
- Coordinates
- 50.56776, -2.44948
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
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | TODA | LDA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 | 201 m | 51 m | Macadam | Unavailable | Unavailable |
| 20 | 201 m | 51 m | Macadam | Unavailable | Unavailable |
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
| Callsign | Frequency | Availability | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other service | |||
| Other service | |||
| PORTLAND FIRE | 121.600 MHz | LIMITED • 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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EGDP Pilot Briefing
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
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.