The short answer
The Qatar Goodwood Festival, known as Glorious Goodwood, is reported for Tuesday 27 to Saturday 31 July 2027, so check with the organiser before you book. Helicopters land at Goodwood aerodrome and guests are driven to the racecourse. Slots are strictly allocated, so book early. Central London to Goodwood is about 25 to 30 minutes.
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Key facts
- Event
- Qatar Goodwood Festival (Glorious Goodwood), Goodwood Racecourse, five miles north of Chichester, West Sussex
- Usual month
- Late July or early August
- 2027 dates
- Reported as Tuesday 27 to Saturday 31 July 2027 by hospitality sellers; Goodwood had not confirmed them when we checked; check with the organiser before you book
- Where we land
- Goodwood Aerodrome, Chichester; event-day hours 07:30 to 19:00, daylight only; prior permission required
- Central London to Goodwood
- About 25 to 30 minutes by helicopter; about 1 hour 28 minutes by car
- Southampton to Goodwood
- About 15 to 20 minutes by helicopter; about 43 minutes by car
- Birmingham to Goodwood
- About 50 to 60 minutes by helicopter; about 3 hours 7 minutes by car
- Customs
- By arrangement at the aerodrome
The nearest landing site
Goodwood Aerodrome is the site we plan around for this event. Permission and times are confirmed with your booking.
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- Address
- Goodwood Aerodrome, Chichester, West Sussex
- Hours as published (checked 29 Sept 2026)
Seasonal: 09:00–18:00 (29 Mar–24 Oct); 09:00–17:00 (Feb–Mar and late Oct–early Nov); 09:00–16:00/16:30 in winter;…
Seasonal: 09:00–18:00 (29 Mar–24 Oct); 09:00–17:00 (Feb–Mar and late Oct–early Nov); 09:00–16:00/16:30 in winter; closed 24–26 Dec. Event days 07:30–19:00 local (no lighting – daylight only)- Permission
- Prior permission required (PPR): we arrange it with your flight
- Customs
- By arrangement
Helicopters land at the aerodrome and are driven to the Festival of Speed, Revival, Members' Meeting or the racecourse, with transport included in the event landing fee. Event slots are strictly allocated – book early; Revival and Members' Meeting are helicopter-only arrivals.
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How do guests arrive at Glorious Goodwood by helicopter?
Helicopter charter to Glorious Goodwood uses the aerodrome rather than a landing at the course.
Helicopters land at Goodwood Aerodrome, which is the helicopter gateway to Goodwood's racing and motorsport. From there guests are driven to the racecourse, with the transport included in the event landing fee. Event slots are strictly allocated, so we request yours as soon as you commit.
The aerodrome is a licensed aerodrome for both aeroplanes and helicopters, and not a heliport. On event days it is open from 07:30 to 19:00 local time and has no lighting, so everything must be done in daylight. Landing requires prior permission. We arrange the permission and the slot with your booking, subject to site suitability.
Some guides say helicopters land directly at the racecourse. We follow the aerodrome's published arrangements and confirm the exact one with you, because it can change from year to year.
Journey times to Goodwood Aerodrome
Typical helicopter times against the car from the nearest cities, taken from our route data.
| To | Distance | Helicopter | By road | Typical saving |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton | 23 nm (27 mi) | 15 to 20 min | 43 min (36 mi) | 25 min |
| London Gatwick | 28 nm (32 mi) | 20 to 25 min | 1 h (46 mi) | 37 min |
| Epsom Downs | 33 nm (38 mi) | 20 to 25 min | 1 h 16 min (54 mi) | 53 min |
| Ascot Racecourse | 33 nm (38 mi) | 20 to 25 min | 1 h 13 min (52 mi) | 50 min |
| London Heathrow | 38 nm (44 mi) | 25 to 30 min | 1 h 21 min (61 mi) | 53 min |
| London | 43 nm (49 mi) | 25 to 30 min | 1 h 28 min (61 mi) | 1 h |
| Oxford | 62 nm (72 mi) | 30 to 40 min | 2 h 03 min (106 mi) | 1 h 28 min |
| Silverstone | 74 nm (85 mi) | 35 to 45 min | 2 h 29 min (130 mi) | 1 h 49 min |
| Bristol | 80 nm (92 mi) | 40 to 50 min | 2 h 41 min (119 mi) | 1 h 56 min |
| Cheltenham Racecourse | 80 nm (92 mi) | 40 to 50 min | 2 h 32 min (127 mi) | 1 h 47 min |
| Cambridge | 88 nm (101 mi) | 40 to 55 min | 2 h 40 min (125 mi) | 1 h 52 min |
| Newmarket Racecourse | 94 nm (108 mi) | 45 to 55 min | 2 h 42 min (134 mi) | 1 h 52 min |
| Birmingham | 103 nm (118 mi) | 50 to 60 min | 3 h 07 min (164 mi) | 2 h 12 min |
| Cardiff | 103 nm (118 mi) | 50 to 60 min | 3 h 31 min (180 mi) | 2 h 36 min |
| Norwich | 133 nm (153 mi) | 60 to 75 min | 3 h 51 min (188 mi) | 2 h 43 min |
| Manchester | 160 nm (184 mi) | 70 to 90 min | 4 h 51 min (246 mi) | 3 h 31 min |
| Liverpool | 167 nm (193 mi) | 75 to 90 min | 4 h 57 min (264 mi) | 3 h 34 min |
| Aintree Racecourse | 177 nm (203 mi) | 80 to 95 min | 4 h 59 min (272 mi) | 3 h 31 min |
| Leeds | 184 nm (211 mi) | 80 to 100 min | 5 h 05 min (261 mi) | 3 h 35 min |
| York Racecourse | 186 nm (214 mi) | 80 to 100 min | 4 h 58 min (263 mi) | 3 h 28 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.
Flight times to Goodwood
Goodwood is a short hop from London and the south coast, and a day from the Midlands. These are the typical helicopter times from our route data with the free-flowing car time.
- Central London (Battersea): about 25 to 30 minutes, 1 hour 28 minutes by car.
- Southampton: about 15 to 20 minutes, 43 minutes by car.
- Gatwick: about 20 to 25 minutes, 1 hour by car.
- Epsom: about 20 to 25 minutes.
- Ascot: about 20 to 25 minutes, 1 hour 13 minutes by car.
- Oxford: about 30 to 40 minutes.
- Bristol: about 40 to 50 minutes, 2 hours 41 minutes by car.
- Birmingham: about 50 to 60 minutes.
Popular departure points are Battersea, Southampton and Bournemouth. See Battersea, Southampton and the Goodwood charter page for the aerodrome. For a central London departure read the Battersea guide to helicopter travel to the races.
A typical race-day timeline
- Late morning: guests arrive at the departure site, 10 minutes before take-off.
- Flight: typically 25 to 30 minutes from central London.
- Aerodrome: a short handling stop, then the transfer to the racecourse.
- Lunch and racing: the helicopter waits at the aerodrome or repositions, depending on the slot.
- Return: a booked departure before the 19:00 close, which in July leaves comfortable daylight, but we keep the margin.
The aim is to avoid the queue for the course on the big days, which the aerodrome transfer does. We can also collect from a suitable private site if you have one, subject to landing permission and site suitability.
Booking and the rest of the Goodwood calendar
Glorious Goodwood is one of the weeks where we lose availability for other work, because so many helicopters are in demand at once. Please book early and send passenger weights; bags should be soft.
The same aerodrome serves the Goodwood Festival of Speed in July, and the Revival, which Goodwood announces for 17 to 19 September 2027. If the flight is cancelled because of the weather, you pay nothing. For costs, see the helicopter hire price guides. Compare other meetings on horse racing by helicopter, and see the events hub.
Frequently asked questions
When is Glorious Goodwood 2027?
Hospitality sellers report Tuesday 27 to Saturday 31 July 2027. Goodwood had not confirmed these dates when we checked, so check with the organiser before you book.
Can a helicopter land at the racecourse?
Helicopters land at Goodwood Aerodrome, and guests are driven to the racecourse. Slots are strictly allocated and landing is subject to permission and site suitability.
What time does the aerodrome close on event days?
The published event-day hours are 07:30 to 19:00 local time, daylight only. We build the return around them.
How long is the flight from London?
About 25 to 30 minutes from Battersea. The drive is about 1 hour 28 minutes in free-flowing traffic.
Can I fly from the Midlands?
Yes. Birmingham to Goodwood is typically 50 to 60 minutes by helicopter against more than three hours by road.
Do you provide transport at the aerodrome?
Yes. A transfer to the racecourse is included in the event landing fee, as the aerodrome describes its arrangements.
