The short answer
Wales has Cardiff Heliport and Cardiff Airport plus small airfields; Northern Ireland has Belfast International, George Best Belfast City and Derry; and Jersey, Guernsey, Alderney and the Isle of Man have airports with customs. Swansea licence is suspended, so we never promise a Swansea landing. Flights over water use twin-engine helicopters.
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Where can a helicopter land in Cardiff and South Wales?
Among the heliports and airfields in Wales, Cardiff has two options. Cardiff Heliport sits in Cardiff Bay about two miles from the centre, open 09:00 to 18:00 seven days (09:00 to 17:00 in winter), with a lounge, a VIP lounge and a conference room; all movements are PPR and it is not a designated customs port, so international flights need a general aviation report filed in advance. Cardiff Airport is open 24 hours with customs and immigration on site and a 2,354 m runway. See helicopter charter to Cardiff.
Swansea is different. The airport licence there was temporarily suspended in August 2026 while improvements are made, so public-transport flights cannot be planned into it and we do not promise Swansea landings. Cardiff Heliport or Haverfordwest are the usual alternatives. See Swansea for the current position.
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Alderney Airport EGJA / ACI
- Address
- Alderney Airport, Alderney, Bailiwick of Guernsey
- Hours as published (checked 29 Sept 2026)
- 07:40–18:30 local throughout the year; 07:40–19:30 Fri–Sun during British Summer Time (March–October). Terminal 05:30–21:00 seven days
- Permission
- Prior permission required (PPR): we arrange it with your flight
- Customs
- Yes – on site (as airport hours; passengers report to Flight Clearance on arrival)
- Runway
- 08/26 – 877 m × 18 m asphalt; two grass runways
Helicopter charter AlderneyOfficial websiteOpen in Google Maps
Belfast International Airport EGAA / BFS
- Address
- Belfast International Airport, Airport Road, Crumlin, Belfast
- Hours as published (checked 29 Sept 2026)
- H24 – airfield, ATC, customs and immigration, security all 24 hours; no night curfew and no slots required.
- Permission
- No PPR published; we still confirm before you fly
- Customs
- Yes – on site (H24)
- Runway
- 07/25 – 2,780 m × 45 m asphalt (grooved); secondary 17/35 – 1,891 m
Helicopter charter BelfastOfficial websiteOpen in Google Maps
Caernarfon Airport EGCK
- Address
- Caernarfon Airport, Dinas Dinlle, Caernarfon, Gwynedd
- Hours as published (checked 29 Sept 2026)
- 09:00–17:00 daily; administration 09:00–16:45 local; aerodrome may be available by arrangement outside these hours
- Permission
- Prior permission required (PPR): we arrange it with your flight
- Customs
- By arrangement / prior notice
- Runway
- 07/25 – 932 m × 23 m asphalt
Helicopter charter North WalesOfficial websiteOpen in Google Maps
Cardiff Airport EGFF / CWL
- Address
- Cardiff Airport, Rhoose, Barry, Vale of Glamorgan
- Hours as published (checked 29 Sept 2026)
- 24 hours (airport, customs and immigration); no night curfew.
- Permission
- Check before you fly: we confirm it with your booking
- Customs
- Yes – on site
- Runway
- 12/30 – 2,354 m × 45 m asphalt (grooved)
Helicopter charter CardiffOfficial websiteOpen in Google Maps
Cardiff Heliport EGFC
- Address
- Cardiff Heliport, Foreshore Road, Tremorfa, Cardiff Bay, Cardiff
- Hours as published (checked 29 Sept 2026)
09:00–18:00 seven days a week (09:00–17:00 winter); closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day; out-of-hours…
09:00–18:00 seven days a week (09:00–17:00 winter); closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day; out-of-hours movements subject to confirmation by the duty manager- Permission
- Prior permission required (PPR): we arrange it with your flight
- Customs
- By arrangement
All movements PPR – booked by Charter-A with your flight. Not a designated customs port – international flights need a GAR filed in advance.
Helicopter charter CardiffOfficial websiteOpen in Google Maps
City of Derry Airport EGAE / LDY
- Address
- City of Derry Airport, Airport Road, Eglinton, Derry-Londonderry
- Hours as published (checked 29 Sept 2026)
Mon 06:25–19:00 and 20:00–22:00; Tue–Thu 06:25–07:30, 08:30–19:00 and 20:00–22:00; Fri 06:25–19:00 and 20:00–22:00; Sat…
Mon 06:25–19:00 and 20:00–22:00; Tue–Thu 06:25–07:30, 08:30–19:00 and 20:00–22:00; Fri 06:25–19:00 and 20:00–22:00; Sat 06:25–07:30, 09:00–16:00 and 17:00–18:00; Sun 08:55–09:30, 12:00–18:45 and 19:30–22:00 (AIP, local). Out of hours on request and subject to availability. Aircraft must be airborne 15 minutes before closing unless otherwise arranged- Permission
- Prior permission required (PPR): we arrange it with your flight
- Customs
- By arrangement / prior notice (07:00–22:00 local)
- Runway
- 08/26 – 1,969 m × 45 m asphalt (grooved)
Helicopter charter Derry-LondonderryOfficial websiteOpen in Google Maps
Enniskillen Airport (St Angelo) EGAB / ENK
- Address
- Enniskillen Airport, 62 Killadeas Road, Trory, Enniskillen, County Fermanagh
- Hours as published (checked 29 Sept 2026)
- 09:00–17:00 seven days a week; outside operating hours available on request
- Permission
- Prior permission required (PPR): we arrange it with your flight
- Customs
- By arrangement / prior notice (on request)
- Runway
- 14/32 – 1,220 m × 30 m asphalt (displaced thresholds)
Helicopter charter Enniskillen and FermanaghOpen in Google Maps
George Best Belfast City Airport EGAC / BHD
- Address
- Belfast City Airport, Sydenham Bypass, Belfast
- Hours as published (checked 29 Sept 2026)
Airfield 06:30–21:30 daily (extended to 23:59 only in exceptional circumstances for delayed aircraft); terminal from…
Airfield 06:30–21:30 daily (extended to 23:59 only in exceptional circumstances for delayed aircraft); terminal from 05:30. Positioning and non-scheduled flights are not accepted after 21:30.- Permission
- No PPR published; we still confirm before you fly
- Customs
- By arrangement / prior notice
- Runway
- 04/22 – 1,829 m × 45 m asphalt (grooved)
Helicopter charter BelfastOfficial websiteOpen in Google Maps
Guernsey Airport EGJB / GCI
- Address
- Guernsey Airport, La Villiaze, Forest, Guernsey
- Hours as published (checked 29 Sept 2026)
- 06:30–21:00 local all year (terminal 05:30–21:00 seven days); customs, immigration as airport hours; 06:15–20:00, outside by arrangement
- Permission
- Check before you fly: we confirm it with your booking
- Customs
- Yes – on site (as airport hours; Guernsey Border Agency General Aviation Report inbound and outbound)
- Runway
- 09/27 – 1,583 m × 45 m asphalt (grooved); LDA 1,463 m
Helicopter charter GuernseyOfficial websiteOpen in Google Maps
Haverfordwest Airport EGFE / HAW
- Address
- Haverfordwest Airport, Fishguard Road, Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire
- Hours as published (checked 29 Sept 2026)
- 08:30–17:00 local Mon–Sun; out of hours available on request (advance permission and indemnity required)
- Permission
- Prior permission required (PPR): we arrange it with your flight
- Customs
- By arrangement / prior notice
- Runway
- 03/21 – 1,486 m × 45 m asphalt (displaced thresholds); 09/27 – 1,035 m asphalt
Helicopter charter PembrokeshireOfficial websiteOpen in Google Maps
Hawarden Airport (Chester) EGNR / CEG
- Address
- Hawarden Airport, Broughton, Chester
- Hours as published (checked 29 Sept 2026)
- Mon–Fri 08:00–21:00; Sat–Sun 08:30–18:00 (may vary with operational requirements). Customs and immigration by arrangement with 24 hours' notice
- Permission
- Prior permission required (PPR): we arrange it with your flight
- Customs
- By arrangement / prior notice
- Runway
- 04/22 – 2,093 m × 45 m concrete/asphalt (grooved)
Helicopter charter Chester and CheshireOfficial websiteOpen in Google Maps
Isle of Man Airport (Ronaldsway) EGNS / IOM
- Address
- Isle of Man Airport, Ballasalla, Isle of Man
- Hours as published (checked 29 Sept 2026)
Mon–Sat 06:45–20:45, Sun 07:00–20:45 local, and by arrangement (terminal from 05:30 to the last flight); as ATC hours;…
Mon–Sat 06:45–20:45, Sun 07:00–20:45 local, and by arrangement (terminal from 05:30 to the last flight); as ATC hours; outside published hours PPR from the Airport Duty Manager- Permission
- Check before you fly: we confirm it with your booking
- Customs
- Yes – on site (as airport hours; prior notice by 16:00 the previous day; Isle of Man General Aviation Report required)
- Runway
- 08/26 – 2,110 m × 46 m asphalt; 03/21 – 1,199 m
Helicopter charter Isle of ManOfficial websiteOpen in Google Maps
Jersey Airport EGJJ / JER
- Address
- Jersey Airport, St Peter, Jersey
- Hours as published (checked 29 Sept 2026)
07:00–21:00 local in winter, 07:00–21:30 in summer, and by arrangement (terminal from 05:30); customs, immigration as…
07:00–21:00 local in winter, 07:00–21:30 in summer, and by arrangement (terminal from 05:30); customs, immigration as airport hours; not normally available 23:59–07:00; normally closed 25 December. Out-of-hours opening via the- Permission
- Check before you fly: we confirm it with your booking
- Customs
- Yes – on site (as airport hours; a General Declaration is filed before arrival for Jersey Immigration, Customs and Police)
- Runway
- 08/26 – 1,705 m × 45 m concrete/grooved asphalt
Helicopter charter JerseyOfficial websiteOpen in Google Maps
Newtownards Airport (Ards Aerodrome) EGAD
- Address
- Ards Aerodrome, 61 Portaferry Road, Newtownards, County Down
- Hours as published (checked 29 Sept 2026)
- Open 7 days a week 09:00–17:00; and by arrangement
- Permission
- Prior permission required (PPR): we arrange it with your flight
- Customs
- By arrangement / prior notice
- Runway
- 03/21 – 790 m × 18 m asphalt; two shorter asphalt runways
Helicopter charter County DownOfficial websiteOpen in Google Maps
Swansea Airport EGFH / SWS
- Address
- Swansea Airport, Fairwood Common, Swansea
- Hours as published (checked 29 Sept 2026)
Mon–Sun 09:00–17:00 local; licensed fire cover Friday, Saturday and Sunday only (09:00–16:00 winter / 09:00–18:00…
Mon–Sun 09:00–17:00 local; licensed fire cover Friday, Saturday and Sunday only (09:00–16:00 winter / 09:00–18:00 summer for aircraft requiring a licensed aerodrome); out of hours on request- Permission
- Prior permission required (PPR): we arrange it with your flight
- Customs
- By arrangement / prior notice
- Runway
- 04/22 – 1,351 m × 30 m concrete; 10/28 – 857 m asphalt (unlicensed)
Helicopter charter Swansea and West WalesOfficial websiteOpen in Google Maps
Welshpool (Mid Wales) Airport EGCW
- Address
- Mid-Wales Airport, Welshpool, Powys
- Hours as published (checked 29 Sept 2026)
Air/Ground radio 09:00–17:00 local or sunset + 30 min, whichever is earlier, and by arrangement; open Mon–Sun for…
Air/Ground radio 09:00–17:00 local or sunset + 30 min, whichever is earlier, and by arrangement; open Mon–Sun for aircraft not requiring a licensed aerodrome; licensed by arrangement; may close in inclement weather- Permission
- Prior permission required (PPR): we arrange it with your flight
- Customs
- By arrangement / prior notice
- Runway
- 04/22 – 1,020 m × 18 m asphalt (lit; displaced thresholds)
Helicopter charter Mid WalesOfficial 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 region
- Cardiff Heliport: the dedicated city heliport in Cardiff Bay.
- Cardiff Airport: open 24 hours; handling is mandatory for aircraft over 2 tonnes.
- Hawarden Airport (Chester): in Flintshire, 2,093 m runway, weekday hours 08:00 to 21:00; customs need 24 hours notice. See Chester.
- Haverfordwest Airport: Pembrokeshire, open 08:30 to 17:00; online PPR; out-of-hours use needs advance permission and an indemnity.
- Welshpool Airport: Mid Wales, VFR only with a narrow 18 m runway; a helicopter company and the air ambulance are based there.
- Caernarfon Airport: 09:00 to 17:00 daily; coastguard search and rescue helicopters based there have priority.
- Belfast International Airport: a genuine 24-hour airport with customs and immigration on site around the clock and no slots. See Belfast.
- George Best Belfast City Airport: about five minutes from downtown; airfield hours 06:30 to 21:30, extended only in exceptional circumstances.
- City of Derry Airport: a corporate aviation centre about ten minutes from the city, with customs by arrangement.
- Enniskillen and Newtownards: County Fermanagh and County Down airfields, both open 09:00 to 17:00 by PPR, suited to helicopters and small aircraft.
- Jersey Airport: 07:00 to 21:00 in winter and 21:30 in summer, with customs and immigration on site. See Jersey.
- Guernsey Airport: 06:30 to 21:00 all year with customs on site; fuel ends a little earlier. See Guernsey.
- Alderney Airport: 877 m runway, no fuel and hours that close at 18:30 for much of the year.
- Isle of Man Airport: Monday to Saturday 06:45 to 20:45; handling is mandatory and customs notice is due by 16:00 the day before. See Isle of Man.
What changes when you cross water?
Crossing the Irish Sea, the Bristol Channel or the Channel means a twin-engine helicopter, a longer route plan with fuel margins and, in most cases, border paperwork. The Channel Islands and the Isle of Man have their own customs and immigration arrangements and ask for a general declaration or general aviation report before arrival; Northern Ireland has no road link from Great Britain, so time savings are measured against ferries or flights. Belfast is covered on helicopter charter in Northern Ireland, the islands on the Channel Islands and Isle of Man page and Wales on helicopter charter in Wales.
How do I choose between sites here?
In Wales, the main choice is between the city heliport and the airport, and between a small airfield and a venue site in the hills. In Northern Ireland, the City airport suits meetings in Belfast centre and the International airport suits late and early flights. In the islands, the choice is usually obvious and constrained by hours, so the planning is about the return time. In all cases, landing at a hotel, estate or other private site is subject to landing permission and site suitability. The main directory sets out what PPR and customs mean.
Frequently asked questions
Is Swansea Airport open for helicopter charter?
Its licence was temporarily suspended in August 2026, so we do not promise Swansea landings. We offer Cardiff Heliport or Haverfordwest as alternatives.
Where do helicopters land in Cardiff?
Cardiff Heliport in Cardiff Bay, about two miles from the city centre, or Cardiff Airport. Heliport movements are PPR.
Which airport in Northern Ireland is open 24 hours?
Belfast International, with customs and immigration on site, according to published information checked on 29 September 2026.
Do I need customs paperwork for the Channel Islands?
Yes. Jersey, Guernsey and Alderney need a general declaration or general aviation report before arrival, which we file.
Is there fuel on Alderney?
No. Aircraft refuel in Guernsey, and the airfield closes early in the evening.
Can a helicopter land at Hawarden for Chester?
Yes, by PPR. It is in North Wales, serves Chester and needs 24 hours notice for customs.
