The short answer
Helicopter charter Stratford-upon-Avon flights use Wellesbourne Mountford Airfield, open daily from 09:00. Birmingham is about 15 minutes by helicopter, Silverstone, Cheltenham and Oxford are each 15 to 20 minutes, and London is about 35 to 45 minutes. Landing needs prior permission, which we arrange with your booking.
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Key facts
- Serving site
- Wellesbourne Airfield, Loxley Lane, Wellesbourne, Warwickshire
- Hours (as published, checked 29 Sep 2026)
- Summer daily 09:00 to 17:00; winter 09:00 to sunset plus 30 minutes or 17:00, whichever is earlier; out of hours by arrangement
- Runways
- 18/36 917 m asphalt; 05/23 587 m asphalt
- Prior permission
- Strict; only one visiting aircraft in the circuit at a time; we arrange it
- Customs
- By arrangement: two hours' notice for the EU, 24 hours with a general aviation report for non-EU flights
- Jets
- Very light jets only
- Flagship journey
- Wellesbourne to Cheltenham in about 15 to 20 minutes against 58 minutes by road
Where Stratford-upon-Avon flights start and end
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Sites that serve Stratford-upon-Avon
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Wellesbourne Mountford Airfield EGBW
- Address
- Wellesbourne Airfield, Loxley Lane, Wellesbourne, Warwickshire
- Hours as published (checked 29 Sept 2026)
Open daily 09:00–17:00 (summer); winter 09:00 until sunset + 30 min or 17:00, whichever is earlier. Out-of-hours…
Open daily 09:00–17:00 (summer); winter 09:00 until sunset + 30 min or 17:00, whichever is earlier. Out-of-hours movements and night flying by arrangement- Permission
- Prior permission required (PPR): we arrange it with your flight
- Customs
- By arrangement / prior notice (EU flights 2 hours' notice; non-EU 24 hours GAR)
- Runway
- 18/36 – 917 m × 23 m asphalt; 05/23 – 587 m asphalt
Which airfield serves Stratford-upon-Avon?
For helicopter charter Stratford-upon-Avon trips, Wellesbourne Mountford Airfield is the field nearest to Stratford-upon-Avon. It has an asphalt runway of 917 metres and a shorter cross runway, takes turbine helicopters and turboprops, and has a fee list that includes Caravans, King Airs, TBMs and PC-12s. Only very light jets can use it.
Opening hours in summer are 09:00 to 17:00; in winter they run from 09:00 until sunset plus 30 minutes or 17:00, whichever comes first. Out-of-hours movements, fuel and night flying are by arrangement. Visiting aircraft must get prior permission through the online book-in form, and only one visitor is allowed in the circuit at a time, so a tight schedule matters. We handle the request.
For flights from outside the UK, customs need two hours' notice for the EU and 24 hours' notice with a general aviation report for other countries.
Journey times from Wellesbourne Mountford Airfield
The nearest places first, with the helicopter time against the car, taken from our route data.
| To | Distance | Helicopter | By road | Typical saving |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birmingham | 17 nm (19 mi) | 15 to 15 min | 40 min (26 mi) | 25 min |
| Silverstone | 23 nm (26 mi) | 15 to 20 min | 57 min (37 mi) | 39 min |
| Cheltenham Racecourse | 23 nm (27 mi) | 15 to 20 min | 58 min (36 mi) | 40 min |
| Oxford | 24 nm (27 mi) | 15 to 20 min | 57 min (34 mi) | 39 min |
| Ascot Racecourse | 58 nm (67 mi) | 30 to 40 min | 1 h 44 min (86 mi) | 1 h 09 min |
| London Heathrow | 61 nm (70 mi) | 30 to 40 min | 1 h 42 min (87 mi) | 1 h 07 min |
| Bristol | 64 nm (73 mi) | 35 to 40 min | 2 h 05 min (91 mi) | 1 h 27 min |
| Cambridge | 66 nm (76 mi) | 35 to 40 min | 1 h 58 min (100 mi) | 1 h 20 min |
| London | 69 nm (79 mi) | 35 to 45 min | 2 h 06 min (99 mi) | 1 h 26 min |
| Epsom Downs | 73 nm (84 mi) | 35 to 45 min | 2 h 07 min (108 mi) | 1 h 27 min |
| Manchester | 74 nm (85 mi) | 35 to 45 min | 2 h 24 min (108 mi) | 1 h 44 min |
| Newmarket Racecourse | 74 nm (85 mi) | 35 to 45 min | 2 h 05 min (108 mi) | 1 h 25 min |
| Southampton | 75 nm (86 mi) | 35 to 45 min | 2 h 13 min (112 mi) | 1 h 33 min |
| Cardiff | 80 nm (92 mi) | 40 to 50 min | 2 h 38 min (121 mi) | 1 h 53 min |
| London Gatwick | 82 nm (94 mi) | 40 to 50 min | 2 h 23 min (126 mi) | 1 h 38 min |
| Liverpool | 82 nm (94 mi) | 40 to 50 min | 2 h 30 min (126 mi) | 1 h 45 min |
| Goodwood | 86 nm (99 mi) | 40 to 50 min | 2 h 48 min (140 mi) | 2 h 03 min |
| Aintree Racecourse | 91 nm (105 mi) | 45 to 55 min | 2 h 32 min (134 mi) | 1 h 42 min |
| Leeds | 101 nm (116 mi) | 45 to 60 min | 2 h 56 min (146 mi) | 2 h 03 min |
| York Racecourse | 107 nm (123 mi) | 50 to 60 min | 2 h 49 min (148 mi) | 1 h 54 min |
| Norwich | 110 nm (127 mi) | 50 to 65 min | 3 h 13 min (162 mi) | 2 h 15 min |
| Newcastle | 171 nm (197 mi) | 75 to 95 min | 4 h 38 min (233 mi) | 3 h 13 min |
| Edinburgh | 234 nm (269 mi) | 1 h 40 min to 2 h 05 min | 6 h 12 min (327 mi) | 4 h 19 min |
| Glasgow | 242 nm (279 mi) | 1 h 45 min to 2 h 10 min | 6 h 04 min (331 mi) | 4 h 06 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 long does a helicopter take from Stratford?
This is a short-hop corner of England. Birmingham is about 15 minutes by helicopter and 40 minutes by road. Silverstone, Cheltenham and Oxford are each 15 to 20 minutes in the air against about 57 or 58 minutes by car. Cambridge and the Newmarket area are around 35 to 45 minutes, against close to two hours on the road.
London is typically 35 to 45 minutes by helicopter and 2 hours 6 minutes by road. Heathrow is 30 to 40 minutes against 1 hour 42 minutes. For the capital see helicopter charter London and airport transfers by helicopter. A single stop at the London Heliport in Battersea is the central option.
Business, motor industry and race days
Warwickshire is a centre of the car industry. Jaguar Land Rover and Aston Martin Lagonda both have major sites at Gaydon, a short distance east of Wellesbourne, and the supply chain runs to Coventry, Leamington and Birmingham. Visitors from overseas and executives moving between sites value time more than anything. Our business helicopter page describes how up to eight travel together.
Stratford's Royal Shakespeare Company theatres, Warwick Castle and Stratford and Warwick racecourses are used for client entertainment and corporate events. Cheltenham is close: see helicopter charter to Cheltenham and Silverstone. The Cotswolds start just south, covered at helicopter charter Cotswolds.
Can the helicopter land in Stratford itself?
Sometimes, but not as a right. Landing at a hotel, a business park or a private estate near Stratford is subject to landing permission and site suitability, and the pilot has the last word. The site must be open ground clear of obstructions, with landowner consent. Our guide to UK helicopter landing sites explains the principles. Wellesbourne is the safe default and is close enough to Stratford for a short transfer by car, which we can arrange through exec-chauffeur.com.
How to book
Send the date, route and passenger weights. We confirm the type, prior permission and times. Arrive 10 minutes before departure. Luggage goes in soft bags where the hold is small.
If the flight is cancelled because of the weather, you pay nothing. For comparisons across the region see the Midlands page and for budget guidance helicopterhireprices.co.uk.
Nearby airfields and heliports
Other sites close to Wellesbourne Mountford Airfield, with the distance in nautical miles. Chips with a link open that site's own page.
Frequently asked questions
Where do helicopters land near Stratford-upon-Avon?
Wellesbourne Mountford Airfield, a few miles away, or a private site where landing permission has been agreed.
What are the Wellesbourne opening hours?
Summer 09:00 to 17:00; winter from 09:00 until sunset plus 30 minutes or 17:00, whichever is earlier. Checked on 29 September 2026.
Can I fly from Stratford to Cheltenham by helicopter?
Yes. It is about 15 to 20 minutes against nearly an hour by road.
Do I need permission to land at Wellesbourne?
Yes. Visiting aircraft need prior permission by online form, and only one visitor is allowed in the circuit at a time. We arrange it.
Can a business jet land at Wellesbourne?
Only very light jets. For larger jets, Birmingham Airport is about 17 nautical miles away.
