The short answer
Helicopter charter to Wimbledon lands at London Heliport in Battersea, with a chauffeur car for the road transfer to the Championships. There is no landing site at the All England Club. We plan the arrival, the car and the latest return for your date. Dates are announced each year: ask us for the current date.
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Key facts
- Event
- The Championships, All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, Church Road, Wimbledon, SW19
- Usual timing
- Two weeks from late June into July
- Dates
- Dates are announced each year: ask us for the current date
- Where we land
- London Heliport, Battersea (permitted hours 07:00 to 23:00; core hours 07:30 to 19:30 weekdays); no landing at the club
- Last mile
- Chauffeur car from Battersea to the club
- Birmingham to London
- About 40 to 50 minutes by helicopter; about 2 hours 26 minutes by road
- Good for
- Client entertaining on a debenture or hospitality day; guests travelling from outside London
The nearest landing site
London Heliport is the site we plan around for this event. Permission and times are confirmed with your booking.
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- Address
- London Heliport, Bridges Court Road, Battersea, London
- Hours as published (checked 29 Sept 2026)
Permitted hours 07:00–23:00 seven days. Core hours 07:30–19:30 Mon–Fri; 08:00–18:00 Sat, Sun and bank holidays.…
Permitted hours 07:00–23:00 seven days. Core hours 07:30–19:30 Mon–Fri; 08:00–18:00 Sat, Sun and bank holidays. Extended hours by prior arrangement only (early 07:00–07:29, evening 19:30–20:59, late 21:00–23:00). Closed 25–26 Dec and 1 Jan- Permission
- Prior permission required (PPR): we arrange it with your flight
- Customs
- By arrangement
London's only licensed central heliport, on the Thames at Battersea, 3 NM from Westminster Bridge. No permanent Border Force presence – international flights need a GAR filed in advance (we handle the notice). Departures must be airborne by 22:45.
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Can a helicopter land at Wimbledon?
No helicopter can land at the All England Club, so helicopter charter to Wimbledon is always a two-stage plan: a flight to central London, then a car. The club sits in a residential part of south-west London, and the approach is controlled by the airspace rules for the capital. What we offer is a clean first stage, from wherever your guests start, to London Heliport at Battersea, followed by a chauffeur-driven car for the last few miles.
Charter-A Helicopter is the helicopter charter service of Charter-A Ltd, which has arranged private flights across the UK and Europe since 2011. Battersea is the only licensed heliport in central London, on the Thames at Battersea, with a lounge, customs by arrangement and permitted hours from 07:00 to 23:00. Core hours are 07:30 to 19:30 on weekdays and 08:00 to 18:00 at weekends. For the central London side, see Battersea Helicopter and our own Battersea page.
Journey times to London Heliport
Typical helicopter times against the car from the nearest cities, taken from our route data.
| To | Distance | Helicopter | By road | Typical saving |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Epsom Downs | 10 nm (12 mi) | 10 to 15 min | 33 min (15 mi) | 20 min |
| London Heathrow | 11 nm (12 mi) | 10 to 15 min | 34 min (16 mi) | 21 min |
| Ascot Racecourse | 19 nm (22 mi) | 15 to 20 min | 51 min (28 mi) | 33 min |
| London Gatwick | 19 nm (22 mi) | 15 to 20 min | 57 min (29 mi) | 39 min |
| Goodwood | 43 nm (49 mi) | 25 to 30 min | 1 h 28 min (61 mi) | 1 h |
| Cambridge | 46 nm (53 mi) | 25 to 30 min | 1 h 46 min (63 mi) | 1 h 18 min |
| Oxford | 48 nm (55 mi) | 25 to 35 min | 1 h 31 min (64 mi) | 1 h 01 min |
| Silverstone | 48 nm (55 mi) | 25 to 35 min | 1 h 49 min (82 mi) | 1 h 19 min |
| Newmarket Racecourse | 51 nm (59 mi) | 30 to 35 min | 1 h 45 min (67 mi) | 1 h 12 min |
| Southampton | 54 nm (62 mi) | 30 to 35 min | 1 h 39 min (81 mi) | 1 h 06 min |
| Cheltenham Racecourse | 75 nm (87 mi) | 35 to 45 min | 2 h 15 min (99 mi) | 1 h 35 min |
| Birmingham | 83 nm (95 mi) | 40 to 50 min | 2 h 26 min (117 mi) | 1 h 41 min |
| Norwich | 90 nm (104 mi) | 45 to 55 min | 2 h 53 min (120 mi) | 2 h 03 min |
| Bristol | 95 nm (110 mi) | 45 to 55 min | 2 h 43 min (126 mi) | 1 h 53 min |
| Cardiff | 119 nm (136 mi) | 55 to 70 min | 3 h 22 min (164 mi) | 2 h 19 min |
| Manchester | 137 nm (157 mi) | 60 to 75 min | 4 h 09 min (193 mi) | 3 h 01 min |
| Liverpool | 149 nm (171 mi) | 65 to 85 min | 4 h 15 min (211 mi) | 3 h |
| York Racecourse | 153 nm (175 mi) | 70 to 85 min | 4 h 10 min (213 mi) | 2 h 52 min |
| Leeds | 154 nm (177 mi) | 70 to 85 min | 4 h 17 min (211 mi) | 2 h 59 min |
| Aintree Racecourse | 157 nm (181 mi) | 70 to 85 min | 4 h 17 min (219 mi) | 2 h 59 min |
| Newcastle | 221 nm (254 mi) | 1 h 35 min to 2 h | 5 h 59 min (297 mi) | 4 h 11 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.
Who flies to Wimbledon
The typical group is a company hosting clients on a hospitality day, or directors travelling from the Midlands, the north or the south coast who would otherwise spend two or three hours on the road each way. From Birmingham, London is about 40 to 50 minutes by helicopter against at least 2 hours 26 minutes by car; from Southampton about 30 to 35 against 1 hour 39; from Norwich about 45 to 55 against 2 hours 53; from Manchester about 60 to 75 against 4 hours 9. These come from our route data and the road figures are free-flowing floors.
The Championships are in late June and July, so the roads are busy and the days are long. We plan the return around the last match, the car queue and the heliport's closing time. Our events hub sets out the rest of the summer, and business helicopter charter explains the process for corporate groups.
Planning the day around the club
Tickets and hospitality for Wimbledon are arranged by the club and its official hospitality providers, not by us. We arrange the travel. Give us the guests' names and weights, the arrival time you want at the club and the latest departure from Battersea. We then agree the heliport slot, the car and the timings with you.
Plan for a long day. The play, the queues and the Thames-side traffic back to Battersea can all stretch, and the heliport closes at 23:00 with departures needing to be airborne by 22:45. We build in a margin and keep the last slot flexible. The nearby Surrey airfields also serve London; see Surrey and London helicopter transfers.
What to bring and what to ask
Arrive 10 minutes before departure, keep bags soft and tell us each passenger's weight. Ask us how many cars are needed for your party, where the car will meet you at the club and what happens if play runs late. If the flight is cancelled because of the weather, you pay nothing. For cars at both ends, Executive Global Travel can help. Similar summer days are covered by Royal Ascot, Henley Royal Regatta and golf days.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a helipad at Wimbledon?
No. Helicopters land at Battersea and a car completes the journey to the club.
When are the Championships?
Dates are announced each year: ask us for the current date. They normally run for two weeks from late June into July.
Can you supply Wimbledon tickets?
No. Tickets and hospitality are arranged through the club. We arrange the flight and the car.
How late can we fly back?
Battersea is permitted to 23:00 with departures airborne by 22:45. We plan a margin for the day.
Can guests fly in from outside London?
Yes. Birmingham, Manchester, Southampton and Norwich are the usual starts, and we quote from your own airfield or a private site.
What if the weather stops the flight?
If the flight is cancelled because of the weather, you pay nothing.
