The short answer
Northern England has dedicated heliports at Manchester Barton and Leeds, 24-hour airports at Manchester, Liverpool and Newcastle, regional airfields at Blackpool, Carlisle, Humberside and Teesside, and the Aintree race-day helipad. Most need PPR, and several require handling or customs notice, which we arrange.
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Which sites in the North are purpose-built for helicopters?
Among the heliports and airfields in northern England, two do the main work. Manchester Heliport at Barton Aerodrome is five miles west of the city with a proper departure lounge. Flying operations run Monday to Thursday 09:00 to 18:00 and Friday to Sunday 09:00 to 19:00 or sunset if earlier (library check, 29 September 2026); every landing is PPR, and customs need four hours notice inbound and 24 hours outbound. See helicopter charter to Manchester.
Leeds Heliport at Coney Park lies half a mile north of Leeds Bradford Airport and inside its controlled airspace. It is available seven days a week by PPR, and it is a basic waiting area rather than a full terminal. A warning for ground transport: satellite navigation can lead a car into the Coney Park estate, so we give the driver exact directions. See Leeds.
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Aintree Racecourse Helipad
- Address
- Aintree Racecourse, Ormskirk Road, Aintree, Liverpool
- Hours as published (checked 29 Sept 2026)
Race days only (the three-day Grand National Festival). Flights are held before each race for at least 30 minutes or…
Race days only (the three-day Grand National Festival). Flights are held before each race for at least 30 minutes or until the horses have cleared the track- Permission
- Prior permission required (PPR): we arrange it with your flight
All landings booked and briefed in advance through the helipad company – arranged by Charter-A with your flight. Not available on non-race days.
Map position is approximate.
Helicopter charter LiverpoolOfficial websiteOpen in Google Maps
Blackpool Airport EGNH / BLK
- Address
- Blackpool Airport, Squires Gate Lane, Blackpool, Lancashire
- Hours as published (checked 29 Sept 2026)
07:00–20:00 local; operations outside published hours require an out-of-hours agreement. Customs and immigration…
07:00–20:00 local; operations outside published hours require an out-of-hours agreement. Customs and immigration 07:00–20:00 subject to 24 hours' notice.- Permission
- Prior permission required (PPR): we arrange it with your flight
- Customs
- By arrangement / prior notice
- Runway
- 10/28 – 1,868 m × 45 m asphalt (grooved)
Helicopter charter BlackpoolOfficial websiteOpen in Google Maps
Carlisle Lake District Airport EGNC / CAX
- Address
- Carlisle Lake District Airport, Aviation Way, Carlisle, Cumbria
- Hours as published (checked 29 Sept 2026)
- Open daily 09:00–17:00 local, seven days a week; landings outside these hours by arrangement with operations
- Permission
- Prior permission required (PPR): we arrange it with your flight
- Customs
- By arrangement / prior notice
- Runway
- 06/24 – 1,829 m × 30 m grooved asphalt (lit)
Helicopter charter CarlisleOfficial websiteOpen in Google Maps
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
Helicopter charter Hull and the HumberOfficial websiteOpen in Google Maps
Leeds Bradford Airport EGNM / LBA
- Address
- Leeds Bradford Airport, Leeds
- Hours as published (checked 29 Sept 2026)
- Airport 07:00–23:00 local, PPR outside these hours.
- Permission
- Prior permission required (PPR): we arrange it with your flight
- Customs
- By arrangement / prior notice
- Runway
- 14/32 – 2,250 m × 46 m concrete (grooved)
Leeds East Airport (Church Fenton) EGCM
- Address
- Leeds East Airport, Busk Lane, Church Fenton, North Yorkshire
- Hours as published (checked 29 Sept 2026)
- 08:00–18:00 seven days a week (summer and winter), with 24-hour landing on request with full services. Customs and immigration by arrangement
- Permission
- Prior permission required (PPR): we arrange it with your flight
- Customs
- By arrangement / prior notice
- Runway
- 06/24 – 1,826 m × 45 m asphalt (fully lit)
Map position is approximate.
Leeds Heliport (Coney Park) EGNP
- Address
- Leeds Heliport, Coney Park, Harrogate Road, Yeadon, Leeds
- Hours as published (checked 29 Sept 2026)
- Office Mon–Thu 09:00–17:00; Fri–Sat 09:00–16:00; Sunday by prior permission; heliport available seven days a week by PPR
- Permission
- Prior permission required (PPR): we arrange it with your flight
Strictly PPR. Half a mile north of Leeds Bradford Airport inside its controlled airspace. Sat-nav LS19 7XS may lead into the Coney Park estate – the heliport is a separate site on the A658.
Helicopter charter HarrogateOfficial websiteOpen in Google Maps
Liverpool John Lennon Airport EGGP / LPL
- Address
- Liverpool John Lennon Airport, Liverpool
- Hours as published (checked 29 Sept 2026)
- Airfield 24 hours (customs).
- Permission
- Prior permission required (PPR): we arrange it with your flight
- Customs
- Yes – on site
- Runway
- 09/27 – 2,286 m × 46 m asphalt (grooved)
Helicopter charter LiverpoolOfficial websiteOpen in Google Maps
Manchester Airport EGCC / MAN
- Address
- Manchester Airport, Manchester
- Hours as published (checked 29 Sept 2026)
- Airport 24 hours (customs). aether – The Private Terminal 08:00–20:00, out of hours on request
- Permission
- Prior permission required (PPR): we arrange it with your flight
- Customs
- Yes – on site
- Runway
- 05L/23R – 3,048 m × 45 m; 05R/23L – 3,050 m × 45 m
Helicopter charter ManchesterOfficial websiteOpen in Google Maps
Manchester Heliport (Barton Aerodrome) EGCB
- Address
- Manchester Heliport, Barton Aerodrome, Liverpool Road, Eccles, Manchester
- Hours as published (checked 29 Sept 2026)
Flying operations Mon–Thu 09:00–18:00 local; Fri–Sun 09:00–19:00 local, or sunset if earlier. Manchester Heliport…
Flying operations Mon–Thu 09:00–18:00 local; Fri–Sun 09:00–19:00 local, or sunset if earlier. Manchester Heliport available 24 hours for rotary bookings on request (out-of-hours charge applies)- Permission
- Prior permission required (PPR): we arrange it with your flight
- Customs
- By arrangement
Strictly PPR – booked by Charter-A with your flight. Customs by arrangement with 4 hours' notice inbound / 24 hours outbound.
Helicopter charter ManchesterOfficial websiteOpen in Google Maps
Newcastle International Airport EGNT / NCL
- Address
- Newcastle Airport, Woolsington, Newcastle upon Tyne
- Hours as published (checked 29 Sept 2026)
- Airport 24 hours (customs and immigration H24). 24-hour operational support on request
- Permission
- Prior permission required (PPR): we arrange it with your flight
- Customs
- Yes – on site
- Runway
- 07/25 – 2,330 m × 45 m asphalt
Helicopter charter NewcastleOfficial websiteOpen in Google Maps
Sandtoft Airfield EGCF
- Address
- Sandtoft Airfield, Sandtoft Road, Belton, Doncaster
- Hours as published (checked 29 Sept 2026)
- Weekdays 09:00–17:00 on an unlicensed basis; licensed at weekends and on request; flying club open 7 days 09:00–18:00
- Permission
- No PPR published; we still confirm before you fly
- Runway
- 900 m hard runway (05/23)
Helicopter charter DoncasterOfficial websiteOpen in Google Maps
Teesside International Airport EGNV / MME
- Address
- Teesside International Airport, Darlington, Tees Valley
- Hours as published (checked 29 Sept 2026)
Airport 06:00–22:00 local all week, extensions on request; 08:00–20:00 all week, extensions available at additional…
Airport 06:00–22:00 local all week, extensions on request; 08:00–20:00 all week, extensions available at additional cost; no slots required. Customs: selective attendance – international arrivals are pre-notified- Permission
- Prior permission required (PPR): we arrange it with your flight
- Customs
- By arrangement / prior notice
- Runway
- 05/23 – 2,291 m × 45 m asphalt
Helicopter charter TeessideOfficial websiteOpen in Google Maps
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Hours are as published in our library, checked 29 Sep 2026; they change, so we confirm them with your booking. Blackbushe is listed but its facts are not yet verified.
Named examples across the North
- Manchester Airport: slot-coordinated, with two 3,050 m runways, two business aviation terminals and a mandatory handling agent, which we book.
- Liverpool John Lennon Airport: a 2,286 m runway and 24-hour customs; PPR and ground handling are mandatory for visiting aircraft. See Liverpool.
- Aintree Racecourse Helipad: operates on race days only, for the Grand National Festival in April, with escorted access into the racecourse; see Aintree by helicopter.
- Blackpool Airport: open 07:00 to 20:00, PPR for all flights, with handling mandatory for heavier aircraft and those arriving from abroad. See Blackpool.
- Carlisle Lake District Airport: open 09:00 to 17:00 daily; currently unlicensed with air/ground radio only, realistic for helicopters and aircraft under 5.7 tonnes. See Carlisle.
- Leeds Bradford Airport: open 07:00 to 23:00, PPR outside those hours, with business aviation handled on the south side away from the passenger terminal.
- Leeds East Airport (Church Fenton): a privately owned licensed aerodrome open 08:00 to 18:00 seven days, PPR through an online portal; useful for York. See York.
- Humberside Airport: 2,200 m runway; open roughly 06:20 to 21:15 with PPR outside those hours; hire-and-reward flights must use an approved handling agent. See Hull.
- Sandtoft Airfield: near Doncaster, an unlicensed airfield on weekdays; licensing for public-transport flights is confirmed before any booking.
- Newcastle International Airport: open 24 hours with customs on site, PPR for all aircraft and an executive jet centre. See Newcastle.
- Teesside International Airport: open 06:00 to 22:00 with no slots and a dedicated Jet Centre; popular for grouse and pheasant seasons. See Teesside.
Race days, shoots and the northern seasons
The North has a strong event calendar, and the landing arrangements follow it. Aintree runs for the Grand National meeting only, and shooting estates across the North often combine an airfield such as Teesside or Carlisle with a private landing site. Dates change, so check with the organiser. See York races by helicopter, the St Leger at Doncaster and shooting by helicopter.
Customs, handling and PPR in the North
The larger airports carry on-site customs, while Blackpool, Carlisle, Humberside, Leeds East and Teesside generally need arrangement and notice. Where handling is compulsory, such as Blackpool for heavier aircraft or Humberside for hire-and-reward flights, the agent is booked as part of the flight and you do not need to deal with them directly. Liverpool, Manchester and Newcastle make PPR mandatory for visitors. Barton and Leeds heliports are PPR for every landing. We apply and hold the confirmations.
How do I choose between them?
Match the site to the end of the trip, not the middle. For Manchester city centre, Barton heliport is typically the closest, with the airport useful for connections to jets. For Leeds, the heliport saves time on the ground; Leeds East is the one for York. In Merseyside, the airport suits the city and Aintree suits race days. On the North East coast, Newcastle is the main option with Teesside to the south. Look at the routes: Manchester to Edinburgh, Leeds to Newcastle and London to Leeds show the typical time savings. Regional pages: North West, North East and Yorkshire and the Humber. Back to the main directory.
Frequently asked questions
Where do helicopters land in Manchester?
Manchester Heliport at Barton Aerodrome, five miles west of the city, or Manchester Airport for connections. Every landing at Barton is PPR.
Is there a helipad at Aintree?
Yes, a race-day helipad for the Grand National meeting in April, with escorted access into the course. It is not available on non-race days.
Does Leeds have a heliport?
Yes, Leeds Heliport at Coney Park near Leeds Bradford Airport, available by PPR seven days a week. It is a basic waiting area.
Which northern airports are open 24 hours?
Newcastle, Manchester and Liverpool, per published information checked on 29 September 2026, although some services at night need notice.
Can a helicopter use Carlisle airport?
Yes, by PPR, open 09:00 to 17:00 daily. It is currently unlicensed with radio service only.
Where would I land for a Yorkshire shoot?
Often an estate field with the landowner permission, or an airfield such as Leeds East or Teesside. We choose by the day and the distance.
