The short answer
Helicopter charter Oxford uses London Oxford Airport at Kidlington, open 06:30 to 22:30 seven days a week, with a dedicated business aviation terminal. Oxford to Silverstone takes about 15 to 20 minutes by helicopter and 43 minutes by road; Oxford to central London about 25 to 35 minutes against 1 hour 31 minutes.
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Key facts
- Site
- London Oxford Airport, Langford Lane, Kidlington (EGTK / OXF)
- Hours (as published, checked 29 Sep 2026)
- 06:30 to 22:30, seven days a week; extensions 06:00 to 23:59 by arrangement, except Christmas and New Year
- Customs and immigration
- By arrangement: 2 hours notice, 12 hours where Special Branch clearance is needed
- Runway
- 01/19, 1,526 m x 30 m grooved asphalt; dedicated business aviation terminal
- Permission and handling
- Prior permission with Airport Operations; handling mandatory over 2.3 tonnes
- Rail
- Oxford Parkway station, 3 miles away; trains to London Marylebone from 55 minutes
Where Oxford flights start and end
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Sites that serve Oxford
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London Oxford Airport EGTK / OXF
- Address
- London Oxford Airport, Langford Lane, Kidlington, Oxfordshire
- Hours as published (checked 29 Sept 2026)
06:30–22:30 seven days a week; extensions between 06:00 and 23:59 on any day by arrangement with Operations (except…
06:30–22:30 seven days a week; extensions between 06:00 and 23:59 on any day by arrangement with Operations (except Christmas and New Year – see NOTAM)- Permission
- Prior permission required (PPR): we arrange it with your flight
- Customs
- By arrangement / prior notice (Certificate of Agreement – flights to and from any country with 2 hours' notice; 12 hours where Special Branch clearance is needed)
- Runway
- 01/19 – 1,526 m × 30 m asphalt (grooved)
Helicopter charter Oxford: the airport at Kidlington
London Oxford Airport lies at Kidlington, north of the city. It is open 06:30 to 22:30 every day, with extensions between 06:00 and 23:59 by arrangement with Operations except over Christmas and New Year. The runway is 1,526 metres, there is a dedicated business aviation terminal with hangarage and parking, and fire cover can be provided on request.
All visits are by prior permission with Airport Operations, and handling is mandatory for aircraft over 2.3 tonnes. Customs and immigration are covered by a Certificate of Agreement with 2 hours' notice, or 12 hours where Special Branch clearance is needed.
Journey times from London Oxford Airport
The nearest places first, with the helicopter time against the car, taken from our route data.
| To | Distance | Helicopter | By road | Typical saving |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Silverstone | 18 nm (21 mi) | 15 to 20 min | 43 min (28 mi) | 25 min |
| Cheltenham Racecourse | 28 nm (32 mi) | 20 to 25 min | 1 h 02 min (42 mi) | 39 min |
| Ascot Racecourse | 35 nm (40 mi) | 20 to 25 min | 1 h 09 min (51 mi) | 46 min |
| London Heathrow | 39 nm (45 mi) | 25 to 30 min | 1 h 07 min (52 mi) | 39 min |
| Birmingham | 40 nm (46 mi) | 25 to 30 min | 1 h 21 min (63 mi) | 53 min |
| London | 48 nm (55 mi) | 25 to 35 min | 1 h 31 min (64 mi) | 1 h 01 min |
| Epsom Downs | 51 nm (58 mi) | 25 to 35 min | 1 h 32 min (73 mi) | 1 h 02 min |
| Southampton | 53 nm (61 mi) | 30 to 35 min | 1 h 30 min (72 mi) | 57 min |
| Bristol | 59 nm (68 mi) | 30 to 40 min | 2 h (87 mi) | 1 h 25 min |
| London Gatwick | 59 nm (68 mi) | 30 to 40 min | 1 h 48 min (90 mi) | 1 h 13 min |
| Cambridge | 60 nm (68 mi) | 30 to 40 min | 2 h 01 min (98 mi) | 1 h 26 min |
| Goodwood | 63 nm (72 mi) | 30 to 40 min | 2 h 05 min (106 mi) | 1 h 30 min |
| Newmarket Racecourse | 68 nm (78 mi) | 35 to 45 min | 2 h 08 min (106 mi) | 1 h 28 min |
| Cardiff | 80 nm (92 mi) | 40 to 50 min | 2 h 38 min (125 mi) | 1 h 53 min |
| Manchester | 98 nm (112 mi) | 45 to 55 min | 3 h 05 min (144 mi) | 2 h 15 min |
| Liverpool | 106 nm (122 mi) | 50 to 60 min | 3 h 11 min (162 mi) | 2 h 16 min |
| Norwich | 108 nm (124 mi) | 50 to 65 min | 3 h 16 min (159 mi) | 2 h 18 min |
| Aintree Racecourse | 115 nm (132 mi) | 55 to 65 min | 3 h 13 min (170 mi) | 2 h 13 min |
| Leeds | 122 nm (141 mi) | 55 to 70 min | 3 h 31 min (177 mi) | 2 h 28 min |
| York Racecourse | 127 nm (146 mi) | 60 to 70 min | 3 h 24 min (179 mi) | 2 h 19 min |
| Newcastle | 193 nm (222 mi) | 85 to 105 min | 5 h 13 min (263 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.
From Oxford to the rest of southern England
Oxford is better placed than it looks on a map, but its road links are heavy at peak times. Typical helicopter and road times:
- Oxford to Silverstone: about 15 to 20 minutes, against 43 minutes by road.
- Oxford to Cheltenham: about 20 to 25 minutes, against 1 hour 2 minutes.
- Oxford to Ascot: about 20 to 25 minutes, against 1 hour 9 minutes.
- Oxford to Heathrow: about 25 to 30 minutes, against 1 hour 7 minutes.
- Oxford to Birmingham: about 25 to 30 minutes, against 1 hour 21 minutes.
- Oxford to central London: about 25 to 35 minutes, against 1 hour 31 minutes.
Compare with the Heathrow page, which explains why Oxford is often a better Heathrow-area gateway for the west.
Science, motorsport and the university city
Oxfordshire has a deep concentration of research and technology employers: the university and its science parks, Harwell Campus, Milton Park near Didcot and the vehicle plants south of the city. Visiting scientists, investors and executives often have a day split between two or three sites that rail and road serve badly.
Motorsport is a second theme. Silverstone is 18.3 nautical miles away; see helicopter charter to Silverstone and race circuits by helicopter. Country-house venues such as Blenheim Palace are close by, with landing subject to landing permission and site suitability.
Oxford as a gateway for jet passengers
Oxford suits jet arrivals that want to avoid London. The terminal is dedicated to business aviation, and a helicopter from the apron can reach Cheltenham for racing, the Cotswolds for country-house stays or a London heliport. See the Cotswolds page and the Cheltenham page. For central London on arrival read London helicopter transfers and the London Heliport service.
Booking from Oxford
Give us the date, passengers, weights and destination. We apply for permission, arrange handling if needed and send one quote with the aircraft. Arrive 10 minutes before departure and use soft bags where the hold is small. Landing at a private site is subject to landing permission and site suitability. If the flight is cancelled because of the weather, you pay nothing. The area is described on our South East England region page, with cost guidance at the price guides.
Nearby airfields and heliports
Other sites close to London Oxford Airport, with the distance in nautical miles. Chips with a link open that site's own page.
Frequently asked questions
What are London Oxford Airport's opening hours?
As published, 06:30 to 22:30 seven days a week, with extensions between 06:00 and 23:59 by arrangement.
Is there customs at Oxford Airport?
By arrangement with 2 hours' notice, or 12 hours where Special Branch clearance is needed.
How long is the helicopter flight from Oxford to Silverstone?
About 15 to 20 minutes, against 43 minutes by road.
Do I need handling at Oxford?
Yes, for aircraft over 2.3 tonnes. We arrange it.
Can I fly from Oxford to central London?
Yes, in about 25 to 35 minutes by helicopter against about 1 hour 31 minutes by road.
Is Oxford a jet airport?
Yes. It has a dedicated business aviation terminal and a 1,526 metre grooved runway.
