The short answer
To charter a helicopter from Hull, we normally use Humberside Airport at Kirmington, south of the Humber. It has customs on site and a handling agent for business flights. A helicopter reaches York in about 20 to 25 minutes, Leeds in 25 to 35 and London in about 60 to 70 minutes. Call us or use the quote form.
Flying from Hull and the Humber? Tell us where and when; we reply with options and a price for the whole aircraft.
Key facts
- Serving site
- Humberside Airport, Kirmington, Ulceby, North Lincolnshire
- Opening hours (as published, checked 29 Sep 2026)
- Airport about 06:20 to 21:15 local; movements 21:15 to 06:30 by prior permission. The business-aviation handling desk opens 08:00 to 18:00, with extensions on request
- Customs and immigration
- On site, as airport hours
- Runway
- 02/20, 2,200 m by 45 m
- Prior permission
- Required; we arrange it with your booking
- Jet capable
- Yes, so a jet and a helicopter can use the same field
- Flagship journey
- Hull area to York in about 20 to 25 minutes by helicopter, against 1 hour 15 minutes by road
Where Hull and the Humber flights start and end
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Sites that serve Hull and the Humber
Hours, permission and customs are the airport's or site's published information, checked 29 Sept 2026. We arrange permission and confirm times with your booking.
Humberside Airport EGNJ / HUY
- Address
- Humberside Airport, Kirmington, Ulceby, North Lincolnshire
- Hours as published (checked 29 Sept 2026)
- Airport approx. 06:20–21:15 local; movements 21:15–06:30 are PPR. Customs as airport hours.
- Permission
- Prior permission required (PPR): we arrange it with your flight
- Customs
- Yes – on site (as airport hours)
- Runway
- 02/20 – 2,200 m × 45 m concrete/asphalt
Which airfield do we use for a helicopter from Hull?
For helicopter charter Hull clients, the starting point is simple. The city sits on the north bank of the Humber, and the nearest site with business facilities is Humberside Airport at Kirmington, on the south side of the estuary in North Lincolnshire. It is a licensed airport with a 2,200 metre runway, customs and immigration on site, and a handling agent that deals with private and corporate flights.
Charter-A Helicopter is the helicopter charter service of Charter-A Ltd, which has arranged private flights across the UK and Europe since 2011. For Hull we book the helicopter, ask for prior permission to land, and tell you exactly where to be and when.
The airport publishes its hours as roughly 06:20 to 21:15, and movements outside those times need prior permission. The handling desk keeps shorter hours, 08:00 to 18:00, and extensions can be arranged for an extra cost. If your meeting runs late, tell us when you book and we will ask for the extension in advance rather than at the last minute.
Journey times from Humberside Airport
The nearest places first, with the helicopter time against the car, taken from our route data.
| To | Distance | Helicopter | By road | Typical saving |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| York Racecourse | 35 nm (40 mi) | 20 to 25 min | 1 h 15 min (56 mi) | 52 min |
| Leeds | 50 nm (57 mi) | 25 to 35 min | 1 h 38 min (76 mi) | 1 h 08 min |
| Manchester | 70 nm (81 mi) | 35 to 45 min | 2 h 28 min (117 mi) | 1 h 48 min |
| Norwich | 80 nm (92 mi) | 40 to 50 min | 3 h 01 min (128 mi) | 2 h 16 min |
| Birmingham | 84 nm (97 mi) | 40 to 50 min | 2 h 28 min (128 mi) | 1 h 43 min |
| Cambridge | 85 nm (97 mi) | 40 to 50 min | 2 h 34 min (132 mi) | 1 h 49 min |
| Newmarket Racecourse | 85 nm (97 mi) | 40 to 50 min | 2 h 42 min (140 mi) | 1 h 57 min |
| Liverpool | 91 nm (104 mi) | 45 to 55 min | 2 h 32 min (131 mi) | 1 h 42 min |
| Aintree Racecourse | 93 nm (107 mi) | 45 to 55 min | 2 h 32 min (135 mi) | 1 h 42 min |
| Silverstone | 93 nm (107 mi) | 45 to 55 min | 2 h 40 min (133 mi) | 1 h 50 min |
| Newcastle | 100 nm (115 mi) | 45 to 60 min | 3 h 15 min (157 mi) | 2 h 22 min |
| Oxford | 110 nm (127 mi) | 50 to 65 min | 3 h 07 min (158 mi) | 2 h 09 min |
| Cheltenham Racecourse | 118 nm (135 mi) | 55 to 65 min | 3 h 11 min (159 mi) | 2 h 11 min |
| London Heathrow | 127 nm (146 mi) | 60 to 70 min | 3 h 35 min (188 mi) | 2 h 30 min |
| London | 127 nm (146 mi) | 60 to 70 min | 3 h 51 min (178 mi) | 2 h 46 min |
| Ascot Racecourse | 131 nm (150 mi) | 60 to 75 min | 3 h 48 min (197 mi) | 2 h 40 min |
| Epsom Downs | 136 nm (157 mi) | 60 to 75 min | 4 h 01 min (209 mi) | 2 h 53 min |
| London Gatwick | 146 nm (168 mi) | 65 to 80 min | 4 h 12 min (223 mi) | 2 h 59 min |
| Bristol | 158 nm (181 mi) | 70 to 85 min | 4 h 17 min (213 mi) | 2 h 59 min |
| Southampton | 162 nm (186 mi) | 70 to 90 min | 4 h 20 min (225 mi) | 3 h |
| Goodwood | 164 nm (188 mi) | 75 to 90 min | 4 h 42 min (241 mi) | 3 h 19 min |
| Cardiff | 171 nm (196 mi) | 75 to 95 min | 4 h 47 min (253 mi) | 3 h 22 min |
| Edinburgh | 177 nm (203 mi) | 80 to 95 min | 5 h 21 min (275 mi) | 3 h 53 min |
| Glasgow | 198 nm (227 mi) | 85 to 105 min | 5 h 13 min (279 mi) | 3 h 38 min |
Helicopter figures are typical block times: distance at 135 knots plus 8 minutes, shown as a range. Road figures are free-flowing road times, a floor that real journeys rarely beat. Distances are in a straight line. Figures from our UK route data, checked 29 Sep 2026.
How quickly can you leave Hull by helicopter?
From Humberside the key numbers are short. York is about 20 to 25 minutes by helicopter and 1 hour 15 minutes by road. Leeds takes 25 to 35 minutes against 1 hour 38 minutes by car. Manchester is about 35 to 45 minutes in the air and 2 hours 28 minutes on the road.
Further out the gap widens. Norwich is typically 40 to 50 minutes by helicopter against about 3 hours by car, and Newcastle 45 to 60 minutes against more than 3 hours. London takes about 60 to 70 minutes by helicopter and 3 hours 51 minutes by road, free-flowing. Road times are a floor and real journeys are usually slower. Our guide to helicopter against car journey times explains how we work these out.
The page map and table show every comparison, including Cambridge and Birmingham, each about 40 to 50 minutes away.
Why do people charter a helicopter in the Humber region?
The Humber is one of the busiest industrial estuaries in the country. The ports of Hull and Immingham, the chemicals and energy sites along the river, and the offshore wind supply chain at Hull's Alexandra Dock all generate short-notice travel that a train or a motorway does not serve well. Senior managers visit several sites in one day, and the drive across the Humber Bridge and out to the motorway network is slow for a diary that is full.
A helicopter turns that into a single hop. The same logic works for the same-day business trip: leave Humberside after an early start, hold a meeting in Leeds or Manchester, and be back for the evening. Our business helicopter charter page describes how groups of up to eight travel together.
Matches and race days work as well. Hull City, Hull FC and Hull KR all play at stadiums in the city, and Beverley Racecourse is nearby; for large race meetings further afield see our horse racing by helicopter guide.
What are the nearby alternatives to Humberside?
Other sites are close enough to matter. Sandtoft Airfield is about 18 nautical miles from Humberside, Retford Gamston about 28, and Leeds East Airport at Church Fenton about 34. Sandtoft and Retford Gamston are smaller airfields without jet capability; Leeds East takes light jets. We pick the one that suits your starting point and the size of your party.
Neighbouring city pages cover them: see helicopter charter York, helicopter charter Sheffield and helicopter charter Leeds. The wider picture is on the Yorkshire and the Humber region page, and every landing site we use is listed in the UK heliports and airfields directory.
How does a helicopter booking from Hull work in practice?
You send us the date, the places and the number of passengers. We come back with the helicopter type, the landing site and the times. Weights are needed for every passenger so the pilot can plan fuel and load. Luggage goes in soft bags where the hold is small, which is the case in most twin-engine types such as the Airbus H145 D3.
On the day, please arrive 10 minutes before departure. Landing at a private site, hotel or works yard in or around Hull is subject to landing permission and site suitability, and we check that before we confirm. For prices, the helicopter hire price guides explain what drives the cost. If you need a jet from the same field, see charter-private-jet.com.
If the flight is cancelled because of the weather, you pay nothing.
Nearby airfields and heliports
Other sites close to Humberside Airport, with the distance in nautical miles. Chips with a link open that site's own page.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a helicopter charter base in Hull itself?
There is no commercial airport in Hull. We use Humberside Airport at Kirmington on the south side of the Humber, or arrange permission to land at a suitable private site near you.
Can I fly from Hull to London by helicopter?
Yes. London is typically 60 to 70 minutes by helicopter from Humberside against nearly 4 hours by road. For central London arrivals see our London page, or the London Heliport in Battersea.
What time does Humberside Airport close?
It publishes roughly 06:20 to 21:15 local, with movements outside those hours by prior permission. The handling desk is open 08:00 to 18:00 and later by arrangement. Times were checked on 29 September 2026 and we confirm them for your date.
Do I clear customs at Humberside?
Customs and immigration are on site during airport hours, so international arrivals and departures are possible. Tell us early so the handling agent has notice.
Can we land at a business park or works near Hull?
Often, subject to landing permission and site suitability. The landowner must agree, the ground must be suitable and the approach safe. We check this before confirming.
How many people can travel together?
Up to eight in the largest types we use, fewer in smaller twin-engine helicopters. Tell us the party size and total luggage and we will match the aircraft.
