The short answer
Helicopter charter Penzance uses Penzance Heliport at Long Rock, with Land's End Airport 6 nautical miles away as the second option. Both close on Sundays. Penzance to Bristol takes about 60 to 75 minutes by helicopter against 3 hours 26 minutes by road, and to Cardiff about 50 to 65 minutes against 4 hours 26 minutes.
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Key facts
- Heliport
- Penzance Heliport, Jelbert Way, Long Rock (EGHK)
- Heliport hours (as published, checked 29 Sep 2026)
- Mon to Sat 08:00 to 17:00 (07:30 to 18:30 in summer); closed Sundays; daylight VFR only
- Prior permission
- Visiting and charter helicopters, out-of-hours flights and hangarage strictly by prior arrangement
- Customs
- None at the heliport
- Second site
- Land's End Airport, St Just; summer Mon to Sat 07:00 to 18:30, closed Sundays; 784 m runway; no jets
- Islands
- Isles of Scilly flights of about 15 minutes from Penzance on scheduled services
Where Penzance flights start and end
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Penzance Heliport EGHK
- Address
- Penzance Heliport, Jelbert Way, Long Rock, Penzance
- Hours as published (checked 29 Sept 2026)
- Mon–Sat 08:00–17:00 (07:30–18:30 summer); closed Sundays; daylight VFR only (UK AIP)
- Permission
- Prior permission required (PPR): we arrange it with your flight
- Customs
- No
Mainland gateway to the Isles of Scilly – 15-minute flights to Tresco and St Mary's. Visiting and charter helicopters, out-of-hours flights and hangarage strictly by prior arrangement. No Sunday operations and no customs.
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Land's End Airport EGHC / LEQ
- Address
- Land's End Airport, Kelynack, St Just, Penzance, Cornwall
- Hours as published (checked 29 Sept 2026)
- Summer (BST) Mon–Sat 07:00–18:30, Sunday closed. Winter Mon–Fri 07:00–17:30, Sat 07:00–12:15, Sunday closed
- Permission
- Prior permission required (PPR): we arrange it with your flight
- Customs
- By arrangement / prior notice
- Runway
- 16/34 – 784 m × 18 m asphalt; 07/25 – 693 m asphalt
Helicopter charter Penzance: the heliport at Long Rock
Penzance Heliport sits on the shore of Mount's Bay at Long Rock, with a terminal café, a large car park with electric vehicle charging and a station shuttle. It is the mainland gateway to the Isles of Scilly, and the scheduled flights to Tresco and St Mary's take about 15 minutes. Charter and visiting helicopters, out-of-hours flights and hangarage are strictly by prior arrangement.
The heliport runs Monday to Saturday, 08:00 to 17:00 (07:30 to 18:30 in summer) and is closed on Sundays. It is a daylight, visual flight rules site. There are no customs facilities, so an international arrival has to clear elsewhere first.
Journey times from Penzance Heliport
The nearest places first, with the helicopter time against the car, taken from our route data.
| To | Distance | Helicopter | By road | Typical saving |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardiff | 112 nm (129 mi) | 50 to 65 min | 4 h 26 min (233 mi) | 3 h 28 min |
| Bristol | 130 nm (150 mi) | 60 to 75 min | 3 h 26 min (179 mi) | 2 h 18 min |
| Southampton | 166 nm (191 mi) | 75 to 90 min | 4 h 25 min (221 mi) | 3 h 02 min |
| Cheltenham Racecourse | 169 nm (194 mi) | 75 to 95 min | 4 h 11 min (225 mi) | 2 h 46 min |
| Goodwood | 187 nm (216 mi) | 80 to 100 min | 5 h 01 min (255 mi) | 3 h 31 min |
| Oxford | 189 nm (217 mi) | 85 to 105 min | 5 h 02 min (265 mi) | 3 h 27 min |
| Birmingham | 199 nm (229 mi) | 85 to 110 min | 5 h 08 min (276 mi) | 3 h 30 min |
| Ascot Racecourse | 199 nm (229 mi) | 85 to 110 min | 4 h 55 min (258 mi) | 3 h 17 min |
| Silverstone | 206 nm (237 mi) | 90 to 110 min | 5 h 29 min (288 mi) | 3 h 49 min |
| London Heathrow | 208 nm (239 mi) | 90 to 115 min | 5 h 09 min (271 mi) | 3 h 26 min |
| London Gatwick | 212 nm (244 mi) | 90 to 115 min | 5 h 35 min (296 mi) | 3 h 52 min |
| Epsom Downs | 212 nm (244 mi) | 90 to 115 min | 5 h 19 min (278 mi) | 3 h 36 min |
| Liverpool | 217 nm (249 mi) | 95 to 115 min | 6 h 38 min (356 mi) | 4 h 53 min |
| London | 218 nm (251 mi) | 95 to 115 min | 5 h 32 min (286 mi) | 3 h 47 min |
| Aintree Racecourse | 223 nm (256 mi) | 1 h 35 min to 2 h | 6 h 40 min (364 mi) | 4 h 52 min |
| Manchester | 228 nm (262 mi) | 1 h 40 min to 2 h | 6 h 32 min (338 mi) | 4 h 42 min |
| Cambridge | 248 nm (285 mi) | 1 h 45 min to 2 h 10 min | 6 h 28 min (335 mi) | 4 h 30 min |
Times from Land's End Airport
| To | Distance | Helicopter | By road | Typical saving |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardiff | 118 nm (135 mi) | 55 to 70 min | 4 h 39 min (243 mi) | 3 h 36 min |
| Bristol | 136 nm (156 mi) | 60 to 75 min | 3 h 39 min (188 mi) | 2 h 31 min |
| Southampton | 172 nm (198 mi) | 75 to 95 min | 4 h 39 min (231 mi) | 3 h 14 min |
| Cheltenham Racecourse | 174 nm (201 mi) | 75 to 95 min | 4 h 24 min (235 mi) | 2 h 59 min |
| Goodwood | 193 nm (222 mi) | 85 to 105 min | 5 h 14 min (264 mi) | 3 h 39 min |
| Oxford | 195 nm (224 mi) | 85 to 105 min | 5 h 15 min (275 mi) | 3 h 40 min |
| Birmingham | 204 nm (235 mi) | 90 to 110 min | 5 h 21 min (286 mi) | 3 h 41 min |
| Ascot Racecourse | 205 nm (236 mi) | 90 to 110 min | 5 h 08 min (268 mi) | 3 h 28 min |
| Silverstone | 212 nm (244 mi) | 90 to 115 min | 5 h 42 min (298 mi) | 3 h 59 min |
| London Heathrow | 214 nm (246 mi) | 95 to 115 min | 5 h 23 min (281 mi) | 3 h 38 min |
| London Gatwick | 218 nm (251 mi) | 95 to 115 min | 5 h 49 min (305 mi) | 4 h 04 min |
| Epsom Downs | 218 nm (251 mi) | 1 h 35 min to 2 h | 5 h 33 min (288 mi) | 3 h 45 min |
| Liverpool | 221 nm (254 mi) | 1 h 35 min to 2 h | 6 h 51 min (366 mi) | 5 h 03 min |
| London | 224 nm (258 mi) | 1 h 35 min to 2 h | 5 h 45 min (295 mi) | 3 h 57 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.
Land's End Airport as the alternative
Land's End Airport at St Just, 6 nautical miles from Penzance, has a 784 metre asphalt runway and a shorter cross runway. It is a turboprop, Islander and helicopter field, not a jet airport. In summer it opens 07:00 to 18:30 Monday to Saturday; in winter it closes at 17:30 on weekdays and 12:15 on Saturdays. It is closed on Sundays. Visiting aircraft need prior permission by phone or online form, and scheduled traffic to the islands has refuelling priority. Customs is by arrangement.
Newquay, to the east, takes jets: see our Newquay page.
Long journeys, large savings
Penzance is 179 road miles from Bristol and 286 from London. Those are typical helicopter block times against free-flowing road times:
- Penzance to Cardiff: about 50 to 65 minutes by helicopter, 4 hours 26 minutes by road.
- Penzance to Bristol: about 60 to 75 minutes, against 3 hours 26 minutes.
- Penzance to Cheltenham: about 75 to 95 minutes, against 4 hours 11 minutes.
- Penzance to Southampton: about 75 to 90 minutes, against 4 hours 25 minutes.
- Penzance to central London: about 95 to 115 minutes, against 5 hours 32 minutes.
On the longer legs the helicopter also needs fuel planning, so we tell you at quote stage if a stop is likely. See helicopter against car journey times for how this is worked out.
Who charters in West Cornwall
West Cornwall has hotels, estates and businesses from Penzance to St Ives and the Lizard. Corporate hosts bring clients to hospitality events, and owners and senior staff travel for time-critical meetings in Bristol, Cardiff or London. Hospitality-sector owners often need to reach the mainland, and the road west of Exeter is a long way round.
The nearest mainland big-city pages are Exeter, Bristol and Cardiff, while the islands are covered on our Isles of Scilly page.
How a Penzance booking works
Tell us the date, passengers, weights and destination. Because of the Sunday closure and daylight-only rule, we also ask for your latest acceptable return time. We confirm permission with the heliport or airport and the aircraft that suits the distance, and send one quote. Arrive 10 minutes before departure; use soft bags where the hold is small. Landing at a house, hotel or estate is subject to landing permission and site suitability. If the flight is cancelled because of the weather, you pay nothing.
More in the South West England region guide and UK helicopter landing sites explained.
Nearby airfields and heliports
Other sites close to Penzance Heliport, with the distance in nautical miles. Chips with a link open that site's own page.
Frequently asked questions
Is Penzance Heliport open on Sundays?
No. It is closed on Sundays and flies in daylight only, Monday to Saturday.
Can I charter a helicopter into Penzance Heliport?
Yes, but visiting and charter helicopters are strictly by prior arrangement. We arrange it with the heliport.
How long does a helicopter from Penzance to Bristol take?
About 60 to 75 minutes, against about 3 hours 26 minutes by road.
Is there customs at Penzance Heliport?
No. Land's End Airport offers customs by arrangement.
Can a jet land near Penzance?
Not at Penzance or Land's End. Newquay Airport is the nearest jet-capable airport.
How long is the flight from Penzance to the Isles of Scilly?
About 15 minutes on the scheduled service. For private charter see our Isles of Scilly page.
