Aerodrome
EGLW - LONDON 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
- EGLW
- Type
- Heliport
- Location
- 3 NM South West of Westminster Bridge.
- Status
- Normal
- Use
- PERMIT
- Helicopter facilities
- Listed for this aerodrome
- Elevation
- 18 ft
- Magnetic variation
- 1.32° (2027) annual change 0.17°
- Coordinates
- 51.46993, -0.17954
Operating hours
Mon-Fri 0730-1930 (0630-1830); by arrangement 0700-0730 (0600-0630), 1930-2300 (1830-2200). Sat, Sun and PH 0800-1800 (0700-1700); by arrangement 0700-0800 (0600-0700), 1800-2300 (1700-2200).
Operational notes
This heliport is PPR. See AD 3.19 Stand 1 – TLOF/Stand: 19.98 M diameter. Stand 2 – TLOF/Stand: 19.98 M diameter. Stand 3 – TLOF/Stand: 19.98 M diameter. Stand 4 – TLOF/Stand: 25.04 M diameter. Not all stands may be used simultaneously. 11.4 M diameter FATO Aiming Point. Aircraft with an overall length greater than 11.4 M, which are not obliged to operate to a licensed site, may use the heliport provided they are satisfied that the procedures in place allow them to operate safely, and for public transport operators, in compliance with their company operations manual.
- Address to substantiate AFS connectivity.
- Valid until: Unlimited
- Other types of traffic permitted: SVFR
Contact
Operator: THE LONDON HELIPORT LTD
Phone: 020-7228 0181
Address: London Heliport, Lombard Road, Battersea, London, SW11 3BE.
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | TODA | LDA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 | 38 m | 16 m | Concrete | Unavailable | Unavailable |
| 20 | 38 m | 16 m | Concrete | Unavailable | Unavailable |
Helicopter landing areas
2 landing areas listed.
02
38 m × 16 m • Concrete • 18 ft
20
38 m × 16 m • Concrete • 18 ft
Radio frequencies
| Callsign | Frequency | Availability | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tower | |||
| Tower | |||
| BATTERSEA TOWER | 134.280 MHz | LIMITED • Mon-Fri 0730-1930 (0630-1830); by arrangement 0700-0730 (0600-0630), 1930-2300 (1830-2200). Sat, Sun and PH 0800-1800 (0700-1700); by arrangement 0700-0800 (0600-0700), 1800-2300 (1700-2200). • DOC 10 NM/3,000 FT. | Service notes: ATZ hours co-incident with TWR hours. |
| Service notes: ATZ hours co-incident with TWR hours. | |||
Services
Briefing office
Status: LIMITED
Hours: As heliport hours.
Customs
Status: LIMITED
Hours: Available by prior arrangement.
Handling
Status: LIMITED
Hours: As heliport hours
Other service - Meteorological service
Status: LIMITED
Hours: As per operational hours.
Secur
Status: LIMITED
Hours: As heliport hours
Supplies service
Type: Supplies service
Status: LIMITED
Hours: As heliport hours
Notes: Overground tank. Total 20,000 LT.
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Preview
EGLW Pilot Briefing
Weather
2,500 m visibility
METAR EGLW 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
EGLW 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.