Rules and routes
Rules and routes
How London's helicopters are regulated, with the official chart, the law and the latest changes.
Eight guides, each sourced to the CAA, the UK AIP or legislation.
Routes and control zones
The official CAA chart with notes.
Can helicopters land in London?
The congested-area rule and where landings happen.
How low can helicopters fly?
Minimum heights and route altitudes.
Single-engine helicopters and the Thames
The Specified Area regulation.
Air traffic control
Who controls London helicopters.
Landing at a private site
Permission, CAA procedures and planning.
Statistics
Movements per year since 2007.
Recent changes
CAP 3066 and CAP 3147.