Aerodrome
EGHK - PENZANCE 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
- EGHK
- Type
- Heliport
- Location
- 1 NM NE of Penzance Town.
- Status
- Normal
- Use
- PERMIT
- Helicopter facilities
- Listed for this aerodrome
- Elevation
- 21 ft
- Magnetic variation
- -0.34° (2027) annual change 0.18°
- Coordinates
- 50.13059, -5.51216
Operating hours
Mon-Sat 0800-1700 (0730-1830).
Operational notes
Certain flights not requiring Licensed facilities may operate during daylight hours strictly by prior arrangement. Two WDI: 500749.34N 0053057.37W; 500752.02N 0053045.84W.
Contact
Operator: PENZANCE HELIPORT
Phone: 01736-780828
Email: [email protected]
Address: Jelbert Way, Long Rock, Penzance TR18 3FL.
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | TODA | LDA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08 | 20 m | 20 m | Concrete | Unavailable | Unavailable |
| 26 | 20 m | 20 m | Concrete | Unavailable | Unavailable |
Helicopter landing areas
2 landing areas listed.
MAIN
20 m × 20 m • Concrete • 21 ft
SECONDARY
20 m × 20 m • OTHER • 21 ft
Radio frequencies
| Callsign | Frequency | Availability | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other service | |||
| Other service | |||
| PENZANCE RADIO | 120.060 MHz | LIMITED • Mon-Sat 0800-1700 (0730-1830). • A/G frequency. | |
Services
Handling
Status: LIMITED
Hours: As Heliport hours.
Other service - Meteorological service
Status: LIMITED
Hours: As Heliport hours. Self briefing.
Secur
Status: LIMITED
Hours: During public transport operations and by arrangement.
Fuel
Category: A1
Fuel: A1
Status: LIMITED
Hours: As Heliport hours.
Notes: Gravity refueling only. JET A-1
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Turn EGHK reference into a full briefing
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Preview
EGHK Pilot Briefing
Weather
2,500 m visibility
METAR EGHK 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
EGHK 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.