The short answer
Helicopter charter to the Goodwood Revival lands at Goodwood Aerodrome, where Revival arrivals are helicopter-only and slots are strictly allocated, so booking early matters. Transport to the event is included in the landing fee. The Revival is held in September. Dates are announced each year: ask us for the current date.
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Key facts
- Event
- Goodwood Revival, Goodwood Motor Circuit, Chichester, West Sussex
- Usual month
- September
- Dates
- Dates are announced each year: ask us for the current date
- Where we land
- Goodwood Aerodrome; event days 07:30 to 19:00, daylight only; prior permission required; helicopter-only arrivals for the Revival
- Transfer
- By road to the circuit, included in the event landing fee
- 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
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 does landing at the Revival work?
Helicopter charter to the Goodwood Revival is one of the most structured days on our calendar. Goodwood Aerodrome is a licensed airfield that serves as the helicopter gateway to the estate's major events. For the Revival, arrivals are helicopter-only, slots are strictly allocated and the event landing fee includes the transfer by road to the circuit. Event-day hours are 07:30 to 19:00 local, with no lighting, so every movement has to be in daylight.
Charter-A Helicopter is the helicopter charter service of Charter-A Ltd, which has arranged private flights across the UK and Europe since 2011. We book your slot with the aerodrome when you confirm, tell you the landing time and the latest return, and arrange the car. Because the allocation is tight, ask as early as you can. See Goodwood for the airfield page.
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.
Times to Goodwood
From central London the flight takes about 25 to 30 minutes against about 1 hour 28 minutes by car. From Southampton it is 15 to 20 minutes against 43 minutes, from Gatwick 20 to 25 against 1 hour, from Epsom and Ascot 20 to 25 against 1 hour 16 and 1 hour 13, and from Heathrow 25 to 30 against 1 hour 21. Those figures come from our route data, and the road times are free-flowing floors.
Route pages that connect are London to Southampton and Hampshire. For the other Goodwood days, see Glorious Goodwood and the Festival of Speed.
A motorsport day for guests
The Revival is a historic racing meeting in which period vehicles and dress are part of the day. Tickets and hospitality are arranged through Goodwood; we arrange the travel. Tell us how many are in your party, their weights, and the time you want to arrive. If guests are dressing for the period, mention it so that we choose bags and boarding arrangements accordingly. Our race circuit days page explains how a motorsport day is planned.
The aerodrome is on the South Downs, and low cloud or showers can change the arrival plan; we keep the south coast airfields in mind as alternatives. See business helicopter charter for corporate groups.
Planning notes
Arrive 10 minutes before departure, supply weights and keep luggage soft. Because the aerodrome is daylight-only, a September departure from London has to plan the last return before dusk. If the flight is cancelled because of the weather, you pay nothing.
Book a car at the departure end with Executive Global Travel. The South Coast page and South East England page give the wider picture.
Frequently asked questions
Can I fly to the Revival in my own helicopter group?
We arrange the charter aircraft and the slot. Slots are strictly allocated, so ask early.
When is the Goodwood Revival?
Dates are announced each year: ask us for the current date. It is held in September.
Is the transfer to the circuit included?
Yes. Transport to the event is included in the event landing fee.
Can we fly in the evening?
Not after dusk. Event-day hours are 07:30 to 19:00 and daylight only.
How long is the flight from London?
About 25 to 30 minutes from central London.
What if the weather stops the flight?
If the flight is cancelled because of the weather, you pay nothing.
