Elstree and helicopter operations

Licensed aerodrome

Elstree: helicopters

What Elstree says about helicopters, with its hours, rules and contact where published.

Helicopter policy confirmed on an official source

Elstree (EGTR) is about 12 nautical miles (14 miles) from London Heliport. This page lists what the operator publishes; anything it does not state is left out.

What the operator publishes

What it is
Licensed aerodrome (VFR)
Run by
Operated by Aldenham Aviation Limited (official pilots page); freehold owner not stated
Helicopters
PPR MANDATORY via online PPR form (applies to all). Rotary circuit height 750 ft QFE; rotary operations 500 ft via heli routes per AIP; helicopter hangarage and FBO available.
Hours
Ground handling 7 days 0830-1700; outside these by advance arrangement; 24-hour movements for residents or by arrangement (not the same as AIP licensed hours). Strict noise abatement applies.
Fuel
AVGAS and Jet A1 listed, 'please call', price varies.
Helicopter operators based
Helicopter hangarage/FBO stated; named operators not stated on official page.
Runway and circuit
08/26; circuit 1000 ft QFE (750 rotary); frequency 122.405. Length/surface not stated on page.
Notes
London TMA Class A starts 2,500 ft AMSL (stated).
Contact
London Elstree Aerodrome, Hogg Lane, Elstree, Herts WD6 3AR; 0208 953 7480; ground crew 07596 338771
Check first

We could not read the UK AIP entry for this site. Hours, fuel and runway data must be checked against the current AIP and the operator before you plan a flight.

Sources and checks

Facts on this page come from these sources, last checked 2026-11-03. Where a source could not be reached or did not say, we left the fact out.

  1. londonelstree.com londonelstree.com