The short answer
Silverstone has an on-site heliport used on event days, including the Formula 1 British Grand Prix, which is on the provisional 2027 calendar for Friday 2 to Sunday 4 July. Landings are by pre-booked slot and subject to landing permission, and Grand Prix slots sell out early. Central London to Silverstone takes about 25 to 35 minutes.
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Key facts
- Event
- Formula 1 British Grand Prix, Silverstone Circuit, Silverstone, Towcester, Northamptonshire
- Usual month
- July
- 2027 dates
- Friday 2 to Sunday 4 July 2027 on the provisional Formula 1 calendar, as shown by Silverstone; check with the organiser before you book
- Where we land
- The Silverstone heliport, a grass helipad used on event days; daylight operations; prior permission and a pre-booked slot required
- Central London to Silverstone
- About 25 to 35 minutes by helicopter; about 1 hour 49 minutes by car
- Birmingham to Silverstone
- About 20 to 25 minutes by helicopter; about 1 hour 17 minutes by car
- Oxford to Silverstone
- About 15 to 20 minutes by helicopter; about 43 minutes by car
- Nearest alternatives
- Cranfield, Sywell and London Oxford airports and airfields
The nearest landing site
Silverstone Heliport is the site we plan around for this event. Permission and times are confirmed with your booking.
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Silverstone Heliport
- Address
- Silverstone Circuit, Silverstone, Towcester, Northamptonshire
- Hours as published (checked 29 Sept 2026)
- Event days only – the on-site heliport operates for all Silverstone events including the Formula 1 British Grand Prix; no daily hours published
- Permission
- Prior permission required (PPR): we arrange it with your flight
All landings by pre-booked slot – Grand Prix slots sell out early, so book with us as soon as your plans are set. On GP weekend the heliport handles 6,000+ passengers on 1,500+ flights. Grass helipad, daylight operations.
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How does the Silverstone heliport work?
Helicopter charter to Silverstone is the most heavily subscribed event booking in the UK, and the one that most rewards early planning.
Silverstone's heliport operates for all circuit events, including the Formula 1 British Grand Prix. It is a grass helipad, used in daylight only. On Grand Prix weekend it is the busiest event heliport in Europe, handling more than 6,000 passengers on more than 1,500 flights. Landings are by pre-booked slot, and we request yours with your booking.
After landing, passengers are transferred from the heliport terminal straight to their hospitality or grandstand, by car or escort. After the race, cars take you back to the heliport. Landing is subject to landing permission and site suitability, and the slot you hold sets your arrival and departure window.
The circuit's own travel pages mention a helicopter transfer service run through a partner. We arrange the slot and the aircraft; the circuit organises the site.
Journey times to Silverstone Heliport
Typical helicopter times against the car from the nearest cities, taken from our route data.
| To | Distance | Helicopter | By road | Typical saving |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oxford | 18 nm (21 mi) | 15 to 20 min | 43 min (28 mi) | 25 min |
| Birmingham | 35 nm (40 mi) | 20 to 25 min | 1 h 17 min (58 mi) | 54 min |
| Cheltenham Racecourse | 40 nm (46 mi) | 25 to 30 min | 1 h 32 min (67 mi) | 1 h 04 min |
| London Heathrow | 42 nm (48 mi) | 25 to 30 min | 1 h 24 min (70 mi) | 56 min |
| Ascot Racecourse | 42 nm (48 mi) | 25 to 30 min | 1 h 26 min (69 mi) | 58 min |
| Cambridge | 45 nm (51 mi) | 25 to 30 min | 1 h 33 min (73 mi) | 1 h 05 min |
| London | 48 nm (55 mi) | 25 to 35 min | 1 h 48 min (82 mi) | 1 h 18 min |
| Newmarket Racecourse | 53 nm (61 mi) | 30 to 35 min | 1 h 41 min (81 mi) | 1 h 08 min |
| Epsom Downs | 54 nm (62 mi) | 30 to 35 min | 1 h 49 min (91 mi) | 1 h 16 min |
| London Gatwick | 64 nm (73 mi) | 35 to 40 min | 2 h 05 min (108 mi) | 1 h 27 min |
| Southampton | 69 nm (79 mi) | 35 to 45 min | 1 h 56 min (95 mi) | 1 h 16 min |
| Goodwood | 74 nm (85 mi) | 35 to 45 min | 2 h 30 min (123 mi) | 1 h 50 min |
| Bristol | 76 nm (87 mi) | 40 to 45 min | 2 h 26 min (110 mi) | 1 h 43 min |
| Manchester | 89 nm (103 mi) | 45 to 55 min | 2 h 55 min (134 mi) | 2 h 05 min |
| Norwich | 92 nm (105 mi) | 45 to 55 min | 2 h 48 min (135 mi) | 1 h 58 min |
| Cardiff | 96 nm (110 mi) | 45 to 55 min | 3 h 04 min (148 mi) | 2 h 14 min |
| Liverpool | 101 nm (116 mi) | 45 to 60 min | 3 h 01 min (153 mi) | 2 h 08 min |
| Aintree Racecourse | 109 nm (126 mi) | 50 to 65 min | 3 h 03 min (161 mi) | 2 h 05 min |
| Leeds | 110 nm (126 mi) | 50 to 65 min | 3 h 03 min (152 mi) | 2 h 05 min |
| York Racecourse | 112 nm (129 mi) | 50 to 65 min | 2 h 56 min (154 mi) | 1 h 58 min |
| Newcastle | 179 nm (206 mi) | 80 to 100 min | 4 h 45 min (238 mi) | 3 h 15 min |
| Edinburgh | 247 nm (284 mi) | 1 h 45 min to 2 h 10 min | 6 h 43 min (354 mi) | 4 h 45 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.
Why book a twin-engine helicopter?
On Grand Prix weekend, recent practice at Silverstone has been to use twin-engine helicopters only, which narrows the choice of aircraft across the UK. We confirm the current rule when we quote. Our Leonardo AW139, Agusta 109 Grand and Airbus H145 D3 are all twins.
That shortage is why clients book at least six months ahead. Slots go early, and the larger helicopters run out first. Ask us as soon as your hospitality is confirmed, and before you commit your guests to a time.
The guide to twin-engine helicopters on the Battersea site explains what that means in practice.
Flight times to Silverstone
Silverstone is almost central for England. These are the typical helicopter times from our route data with the free-flowing car time. On Grand Prix weekend the roads are much slower.
- Oxford: about 15 to 20 minutes, 43 minutes by car. See Oxford.
- Birmingham: about 20 to 25 minutes, 1 hour 17 minutes by car. See Birmingham.
- Cheltenham and Ascot: about 25 to 30 minutes.
- Central London (Battersea): about 25 to 35 minutes, 1 hour 49 minutes by car. See London.
- Newmarket: about 30 to 35 minutes.
- Manchester: about 45 to 55 minutes, 2 hours 55 minutes by car.
- Liverpool: about 45 to 60 minutes.
- Leeds: about 50 to 65 minutes, 3 hours 3 minutes by car.
- Newcastle: about 80 to 100 minutes, 4 hours 45 minutes by car.
The nearest Milton Keynes and Northampton pages are useful for local starts. Central London guests can also read the Battersea guide to helicopter travel to events.
MotoGP and other Silverstone events
Silverstone also hosts the British round of the MotoGP world championship. Silverstone announced that the 2027 MotoGP calendar keeps its August slot there, so check the circuit for the exact dates. The heliport operates for all Silverstone events, and event-day slots apply to each.
The same lessons apply to every event. Book early, send passenger weights, and use soft bags. If the flight is cancelled because of the weather, you pay nothing. A fixed return slot after the final race lets you avoid the post-race queue.
For other motorsport weekends see race circuits by helicopter and the Goodwood Festival of Speed. For price guidance see the helicopter hire price guides, and return to the events hub.
Frequently asked questions
When is the British Grand Prix 2027?
Silverstone shows Friday 2 to Sunday 4 July 2027 on the provisional Formula 1 calendar. Check with the organiser before you book, as the calendar may change.
Is there a helipad at Silverstone?
Yes, an on-site heliport used for event days. It is a grass helipad, daylight only, and landings are by pre-booked slot and subject to landing permission.
How early should I book?
Clients book at least six months ahead. Grand Prix slots sell out early and the choice of twin-engine aircraft shrinks.
How long is the flight from London to Silverstone?
About 25 to 35 minutes from Battersea. By car it is about 1 hour 49 minutes in free-flowing traffic.
Do you fly to Silverstone for MotoGP?
Yes. The same heliport serves MotoGP and the other circuit events. Ask us for your date.
What if the heliport slot sells out?
We can land at a nearby airfield such as Oxford or Cranfield and arrange a car for the last stretch.
