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KEEP-HELI-TXT.qxp_688-728 12/11/2019 16:11 Page 1 HELIPADS/HELIPORTS It is important to note that all landing sites listed below are available only with PRIOR PERMISSION (PPR). It is also advisable to check the site elevation before departure. SAFETYCOM 135.480 ALCESTER (Arrow Mill Hotel & Restaurant) N52 12.17 W001 52.82 150 ft AMSL 6 nm W of Stratford upon Avon, west side of River Arrow. O.S. Sheet 150/084561 Grass landing area between Hotel and river. 'H' displayed. Adequate space for several helicopters. Remarks: Operated by Simon Woodhams, Arrow Mill Hotel and Restaurant, Arrow, Nr Alcester, Warwickshire, B49 5NL. Converted water mill situated in 50 rural acres with 18 ensuite bedrooms, meeting rooms, restaurant and bar meals. All helicopters made especially welcome, no landing fees. Coarse and fly fishing, clay pigeon shooting. Fuel: 100LL, Jet A1 available nearby. Tel: 01789 762419. Fax: 01789 765170 ALTON BRIDGE HOTEL N52 58.80 W001 53.69 260 ft AMSL 0.5 nm S of Alton Towers. W side of bridge, S of river. Landing area 1.0 acre field to N of hotel. 'H' displayed. Local landmark: Alton Castle with 3 spires to SE of the pad. Remarks: Operated by Mr. David Ford, Alton Bridge Hotel, Station Road, Alton, Staffordshire. ST10 4BX. PPR. 17th Century Hotel, Closest Hotel to Alton Towers. Excellent reputation for cuisine and en suite bedrooms. Overhead cable along S side of landing area. Approach from West or East. Landing Fee: £50.00 (incl VAT). No landing fee for Hotel residents, restaurant guests or military landings. Price includes transport to Alton Towers. Fuel: 100LL, Jet A1 available nearby. Tel: 01538 702338. Fax: 01538 703303 ANDOVER (Apsley Estate) N51 12.83 W001 23.67 360 ft AMSL 3.5 nm E of Andover. O.S. Sheet 185/426466 10 acre grass field. Remarks: Operated by Apsley Shooting Grounds Company Ltd. Apsley Estate, Nr. Andover, Hants. SP11 6NA. PPR. Helipad located on North side of the B3400, 100 m East of course of a disused railway. Fuel: Nil. Tel: 01264 62403 Robert Pooley © 1 2020 KEEP-HELI-TXT.qxp_688-728 12/11/2019 16:11 Page 2 ANGLESEY (Tre-Ysgawen Hall Hotel & Spa) N53 18.21 W004 19.71 262 ft AMSL 3 nm NNW of Llangefni Grass landing area 131 x 34 m (50 m at the centre). Car park adjoins landing area along the eastern boundary. Remarks: Operated by Hostright Ltd., Llangefni, Anglesey LL77 7UR. Luxury Hotel and Spa - Restaurant and Cafe Wine Bar. PPR. Site located within Valley/Mona CMATZ, contact Valley RAD 125.225 or if closed Mona Radio 118.955. Warnings: Trees 30 m high surround the landing area. Power lines outside the tree boundary to W and N. Plant pots 2 x 1.5 m in the centre of field. Ground soft to medium following rain. Southern end of landing area is very soft. Fuel: Nil. Tel: 01248 750750. Fax: 01248 750035 Email: [email protected] Website: www.treysgawen-hall.co.uk ARRAN Heliport N55 34.58 W005 08.02 10 ft AMSL 300 m E of Brodick Pier. Op hrs: Daylight hours only. Bitmac helipad 25m diameter, 'H' displayed. Remarks: Operated by North Ayrshire Council. Unlicensed. PPR. All take-off and approach manoeuvres to be carried out over the sea to N of pad. 10 ft transition over rock foreshore to landing pad. Construction site up to 17 ft immediately S of pad, Fuel tanks 33 ft high 60 ft S of pad. High ground in arc SE to N; mainly Holy Island 1100 ft amsl 148°T/3.5 nm, A'Chruach 1700 ft amsl 245°T/2.8 nm and Goat Fell 2900 ft amsl 325°T/3.5 nm. Aircraft must keep 100 m clear of shipping using the pier 300m W of the pad. Please book Arr/Dep times by phone (01770 600 338) office hours: Mon-Thur 0900-1645, Fri 0900-1630. Landing Fee: £10.00 per 0.5 tonne (MTWA) or part thereof (minimum charge £50.00). Fuel: Nil. Tel: 01770 600338 Email: [email protected] ARUNDEL (Stakis Avisford Park Hotel) N50 51.03 W000 37.08 70 ft AMSL 2 nm W of Arundel and bounded by A27 and B2132 roads. Grass landing pad in front of hotel, 'H' displayed. Remarks: Operated by Stakis Avisford Park Hotel, Yapton Lane,Walberton, Arundel, West Sussex. By prior arrangement only. Landing Fee: £30.00 (No landing fee for hotel residents). Fuel: Nil. Tel: 01243 551215. Fax: 01243 552481 Robert Pooley © 2 2020 KEEP-HELI-TXT.qxp_688-728 12/11/2019 16:11 Page 3 ASCOT Heliport N51 25.25 W000 39.57 EGLT 220 ft AMSL 0•75 nm E of Ascot Heath. Grass 230 x 30 m. FATO 15/33 Remarks: Operated by Helicopter and Aviation Services Ltd on behalf of Ascot Authority. Only available for the annual Royal Ascot Meeting in June (0900-2000 hrs), strictly PPR. Heliport located within London CTR, outside Ascot ATC hours clearance must be obtained from Heathrow Radar (SVFR). All operator will be required to provide insurance indemnity in advance of landing. Non radio acft not accepted. Warnings: Pilots must obtain a briefing from Helicopter and Aviation Services Ltd. ATC permission required for engine start. Helicopters are not permitted to shutdown on stand. Pilots unable to disembark passengers rotors-running must inform the Heliport operator when obtaining PPR. All procedures based on Heathrow QNH. ATC will provide the Ascot QFE when requested by pilots. Pilots operating to/from the Heliport must follow published routes and altitudes whilst operating within the London CTR. During Royal Ascot meeting, helicopters departing to the South can expect to be transferred to Farnborough Radar. Pilots are reminded that the heliport lies within the London Control Zone. The heliport is bounded by tall trees up to 70 ft agl with one isolated tree on the west side level with the northern edge of the strip up to 100 ft agl. Avoid overflying the grandstands, racecourse, car parks and residential properties around the heliport. Fuel: Jet A1, as Heliport hrs. Tel: 01427 718800 Fax: 01427 718811 Email: [email protected] Website: www.helipad.co.uk ASHBOURNE (Rodsley) N52 57.47 W001 41.98 400 ft AMSL 2 nm ESE of Darley Moor Airfield (Hang Gliding) O.S. Sheet 128/SK 203402 2.5 nm S of Ashbourne Airfield. TNT 115.70 194 5.8 Remarks: Operated by Richard McLachlan, Oak Trees, Park Lane, Rodsley, Ashbourne DE6 3AE. Visiting helicopters welcome on prior permission and at pilot’s own risk. Helipad marked and Windsock displayed next to small orchard at top of fieldPlease approach from NE and do not overfly the village. Fuel: Nil. Tel: 01335 361166. Mob: 07825 127225 Email: [email protected] Map and details at www.rodsley.net Robert Pooley © 3 2020 KEEP-HELI-TXT.qxp_688-728 12/11/2019 16:11 Page 4 ASTON ABBOTTS (Church Farm), Aylesbury N51 52.53 W000 46.15 473 ft AMSL 5 nm N of Aylesbury, 1 nm S of Wing disused airfield. Landing area in field adjacent to Windsock and Barn. 8 x 8 m paved landing pad with ‘H’ displayed or any grass area of pilots choice. Remarks: Operated by Flackwell Electronics Ltd, Dave and Alison Lewis, Church Farm, Cublington Road, Aston Abbotts, Aylesbury, Bucks HP22 4NB. Approach from the North, helipad in sight of the village church. Power cables on the NE boundary. All Helicopters welcome at any time. Prior Permission not necessary, however, a call will ensure refreshments on arrival. No Landing Fees. Hangarage for R22 available. Overnight parking free. Taxi: Wing Cabs, 01296-688739 Fuel: Nil. Tel: 01296 682126, Mob: 07910 253970 Email: [email protected] AYLESBURY (Hartwell House Hotel) N51 48.45 W000 50.97 300 ft AMSL 1.5 nm SW of Aylesbury. 200 m N of A418. O.S. 165/796124 Grass landing pad adjacent to hotel. Remarks: Operated by Historic House Hotels Ltd. Hartwell House, Oxford Road, Aylesbury, Bucks. HP17 8NL. Please call hotel in advance. No Arrivals/Departures before 0930 hrs and no Arrivals after 1900 hrs. Use at pilot's own risk. Landing fee £50.00. All approaches from the North avoiding all domestic properties. Fuel: Nil. Tel: 01296 747444 Fax: 01296 747450 Website: www.hartwell-house.com BAGSHOT (Pennyhill Park Hotel) N51 21.24 W000 42.33 325 ft AMSL Open grass area to SW of main hotel building, edge of rugby pitch, 200 m from hotel. Remarks: Operated by Pennyhill Park Hotel, College Ride, Bagshot, Surrey. Fuel: Nil. Tel: 01276 471774 Fax: 01276 473217 BALADO Helipad N56 12.13 W003 27.47 430 ft AMSL 1 nm W of M90 Junction 6, 1 nm S of Early Warning system ‘Golf ball’. Landing area on east of concrete slab on north of Hangar or 2 x cut circles in grass to east of Hangar. Remarks: Operated by Kapital Aviation, Kiloran Hall, Middle Balado, Kinross KY13 0NH. Windsock on NW of Hangar Hangarage: By arrangement. Landing Fee: By arrangement. Fuel: Jet A-1. Tel: 01577 866866 PPR BANCHORY (Raemoir House Hotel) N57 05.20 W002 30.10 320 ft AMSL 2 nm N of Banchory. OS. Sheet 38/697994. ADN 114.30 214 15.4 Grass area 30 m square, S of hotel. Remarks: Operated by the Raemoir House Hotel, Banchory, Grampian, AB31 4ED. Pad slopes down N to S. 100 ft tree on perimeter. Use at pilots' own risk. No landing fee. Fuel: Nil. Tel: 01330 824884. Fax: 01330 822171 Robert Pooley © 4 2020 KEEP-HELI-TXT.qxp_688-728 12/11/2019 16:11 Page 5 BARNET (West Lodge Park Hotel) N51 41.03 W000 09.10 263 ft AMSL 2 nm SE of Potters Bar.